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

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7/11

Quads and abs workout:

Second round of the JN on front squats. Nailed it!
All gains were made during the workout and it was a hot one with the temps raising here in the area. Very happy exceed the 10's on the last set of fronts. And always fun doing squats to finish up the routine.

Front squat: 3 warms, 175/5 195/5 215/10,10,12
Db Walking lunges: 2 warms, 80/6,6
Leg Ext ss: 75x3
with Leg press: 225 270 315
Wide stance squat: 165/8 185/8 205/13
Ab work: 3 ss

Split Cardio
20/20
 
7/12

Back and calves workout:

Straight up gains on this one, and the pump was fantastic.
The combo of Strike and All Out is killa. Ask me if you like to know!
Happy with the pull ups progression, as they were avoided for some time do to my elbow issues, but no more.

Pull ups: 5 sets to failure
T bar rows: 3 warms, 210/8 220/8 165/16
Lat pulldown under: 2 warms, 122/11 132/9
Db bench row ss: 70 70 70
with Str pulldowns: 35x10
Seated calf work: 3 warms, 3 singles set, 2 burns

Split cardio:
30/20
 
juggernaut said:
Keep it going partner!
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Back at it, and thanks!!!


7/13

Chest and tricep workout:

Moving along nicely and still not a challenge with the JN reps, but that will change soon, LOL. On a whole, the workout was great and with high energy. The focus is coming back and really digging the change back to this split.

Flat db press: 2 warms, 72/10,10,16
In bar press: 2 warms, 175/8 185/8 drop set
Chest dips: 3 set to failure
Flat db fly: 1 warms 52/8,9
Db Ext: 1 warms, 30/6 35/5 drop set
Tricep pressdown: 1 warm, 60/9 65/8 drop set

Split Cardio:

30/20

I am making a push to regain the leanness prior to my break. So that is why I am still doing the cardio!! But I will stop right before I reach the level of losing strength.
 
7/14

Hammy workout:

More of the same, solid training and gains. Looking forward to finishing this round so the JN reps can adjust accordingly. As noted below by doing 215 for 18 reps and that was not to all out failure.
Test out will begin Sunday for all the main lifts.

RSLDL: 3 warms, 175/5 195/5 215/10,10,18
Leg curl: 2 warms, 55/8 60/7 drop set
Reverse bar lung: 2 warms, 145/6 165/8
Wide leg press: 2 warms, 315/12 340/12
In/out thigh: 4 sets

Split cardio
20/20
 
7-15

Shoulder and bicep workout:

Did what was called for plus!! Solid workout

Seated bar press: 3 warms, 135/10,10,15
Side lateral seated: 2 warms, 40/9 42/9 drop set
Rear delt raise ss: 25 30 30
with db shrug: 75 85 85
Barbell curl: 2 warms, 110/8,9 drop set
1 arm preacher curl: 30/10 25/12
Rope curl: 40/13 45/12

Split cardio
20/20


7/16

Complete rest day!


Looking forward to the third round to test out and set up the next wave with reps of 8's.
 
7/17

Quads and abs workout:

Well rested and was looking forward to this workout.
It was test out time for the front squats on the 10 reps. The goal was 235 for 10 but was able to nail out 13, almost 14 but dropped the weight. The rest of the workout had plenty of energy and could have kept on going. And for kicks threw in some jump squats with dbs!! Well fueled!

Front squat: 3 warms, 160/5 190/3 225/1 235/13
Step db lunge: 2 warms, 75/6,8
Leg ext: 2 warms, 85/13,12
Leg press: 2 warms, 360/15
Jump db squats: 20, 30, 35
Ab work: 5 sets

split cardio
20/20
 
Joe Franco said:
7/17

Quads and abs workout:

Well rested and was looking forward to this workout.
It was test out time for the front squats on the 10 reps. The goal was 235 for 10 but was able to nail out 13, almost 14 but dropped the weight. The rest of the workout had plenty of energy and could have kept on going. And for kicks threw in some jump squats with dbs!! Well fueled!

Front squat: 3 warms, 160/5 190/3 225/1 235/13
Step db lunge: 2 warms, 75/6,8
Leg ext: 2 warms, 85/13,12
Leg press: 2 warms, 360/15
Jump db squats: 20, 30, 35
Ab work: 5 sets

split cardio
20/20
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Joe,
I am sending a guy over to you for posing soon lives in warrington so hes close. Sheena will be getting in contact with you soon as well. You probably do not know me via screen name, but I did shelly's contest prep for her show last fall. Keep pumping dude you look great.
 
hardasnails1973 said:
Joe,
I am sending a guy over to you for posing soon lives in warrington so hes close. Sheena will be getting in contact with you soon as well. You probably do not know me via screen name, but I did shelly's contest prep for her show last fall. Keep pumping dude you look great.
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How is it going buddy, and thanks for the support. I wont give you away. LOL
 
7/18

Back and calves workout:

Great workout and made some rep gains on the bw pullups. I was able to do 3 more total from last week. For me that is good! LOL I also changed the order a tad for the fact the forearms were sore so I did t bars towards then end. Higher volume with a faster tempo. On a roll......

Pullups: 5 sets to failure
Db bench row: 2 warms, 85/11 90/9 drop set
Lat pulldown under: 2 warms, 135/10 145/10
T bar row: 3 warms, 180/11 195/10
Str arm pulldown: 35/12 45/11,10
Calf work: 3 warms, singles x 3 set, 3 burn sets.

Split cardio
20/30
 
7/19
Chest and triceps workout:

Test out for the flat db press on the 10 reps. The goal was using 80's for 10 and I was able get 15 good ones. Its to be expected to surpass the goal for the first round. So, next time I plug in the max weight for the db press, I will add 12.5 to the 105 total. Onward and upward!! LOL All in all a solid workout with nice energy throughout.

Flat db press: 3 warms, 75/2 80/15
In bar press: 2 warms, 175/8 190/7 drop set
Chest dips: 3 sets to failure
Flat db fly: 1 warm, 55/9 50/10
Ly db ext: 1 warms, 30/6 35/6 drop set
Tricep pressdown: 2 warms, 65/9,8
Ab work: 6 sets

Changing my cardio scheme, will only list total time from now on;
Cardio: 55min
 
7/20

Hammy workout:

Test out day for the romanian stiff legs. Knowing I went light to start, I knew I would blast past the 10 reps with 235. The goal was 20, but I was able to nail out 30 reps. What a burn!!!! The idea is for every rep past the goal to add 5 pounds. Since I did 20 more, I will meet half way for the next round and add 50 pounds not 100 to the new max. LOL The rest of the workout was still solid but I was spent.

RSLDL: 3 warms, 225/2 235/30
Leg curl: 2 warms, 57/7,7 drop set
Rear bar lunges: 2 warms, 155/6 175/8
Wide leg press: 2 warms, 315/12 360/14
In/out thigh: 4 sets

Total Cardio: 50 min
 
7/21

Shoulder and bicep workout:

Great training with a faster tempo after the test out of the seated shoulder press.
Also made some nice gains on the seated side laterals. For the biceps, mixed the order up for the fun of it. Will be adding 12 pounds to the next round of 8's for the press.

Seated bar press: 3 warms, 140/2 150/15
Seated side lateral: 2 warms, 40/9 45/7 drop set
Rear delt raise: 30x3
ss with Db shrug: 80 85 75
1 arm preacher curl: 25 30 35/10
Barbell curl: 1 warm, 85/9,10 drop set
Rope curl: 45/12,10
Ab work: 5 sets

Tot cardio: 50min
 
7/22

Rest Day

7/23

Quads and abs workout:

Deload or off the numbers for the JN starts today. But I do push it on all other movements. For the front squat, I did go up to the test out weight from the last workout but just did 5 reps. Played around with the leg press and stuck with higher reps. In addition, did some quick burn out sets. Writing this the next day, and I am sore!!

Front squat: 3 warms, 175/5 195/5 2015/ 235/5
Step lunge: 2 warms, 80/6 85/6
Leg ext: 1 warms 75/12,14
Leg press: 2 warms, 315/15 360/15 3 burn sets
Ab work: 6 sets

20 min cardio

Decided to back off on the cardio and start the slow add of carbs. Its time!
 
Catch up time:
The last few workout have been deload for the lead off movements. So what that means, not going all out. The reminder though of the workouts, still are balls out, and at times mixed up the order of the round. I have one more deload workout tomorrow and then its on to the adjusted reps of the Juggernaut and doing reps of 8. All increases were made so this round will be more of a challenge.
Diet and cardio has been on point. Cut the cardio back and added some carbs. Bodyweight is stable and my energy is high. Looking forward to see how the next month progresses.
 
7/28

Quads and abs workout:

New round of routines and onto the 8's for Juggernaut.
With the correct weights, this round will be more challenging and it sure was for starters!! The 5 sets of 8 reps with 215 was tough, but managed through. The first couple sets I didn't rest as long and then I did take the much needed rest to finish. The remaining workout was solid and happy with the results. Will make gains as I go!

Front squat: 4 warms ups, 215/8,8,8,8,8
Hack squat: 2 warms, 225/5 270/5,5 drop set
Leg ext: 1 warm, 85/10,12
Step ups: 1 warm, 60/8 65/8
Sissy squat: 2 x
Ab work: 5 sets

20 min cardio
 
7/29

Back and calves workout:

Great workout and start to this round. A little more volume than usual but the fast tempo kept the workout in check.

Lat pulldown palms in: 3 warms, 140/10150/10,10
Bent over row: 2 warms, 215/6 235/6,8 180/15
Close pulldown ss: 105 120 130
with Pullover: 50 x3
Bent over row db: 1 warms, 75/11,10
Calf raise: 2 warms, Donkey raises 90x3, 2 drop sets

25 min cardio.

Moving forward, I let my body reset and relax this past Thurs eve. And what that means is simply went of the diet plan. I will continue for the next two days, and put the new plan into place Monday morning. With the time I have, I can experiment a little bit. The goal is to stay leaner but still anabolic. More details to come but I will be doing what I call a carb wave or heavy rotation. Proteins and fats will be constant.
 
7-30

Chest and triceps:

Great workout and did what was needed. Set a new baseline, and looking to make gains over the next couple rounds.

Flat db press: 3 warms, 75/8,8,8,8,12
Slight In bar press: 2 warms, 185/8 190/6 2 drop sets
In db fly: 1 warm, 50/11 52/10
Push ups: 2 sets to failure
Rope ext: 1 warm, 40/11,10 drop set
Tricep dips: 3 sets to failure

Outdoor sprints 10x

7-31

Complete rest day.


Tomorrow starts new meal plan to get back at it. Looking forward to some changes and allow the body make gains and get lean.
 
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8/1

Hammy workout:

Energized today to the fullest even though its another hot one here in the NE.
For those who dont know, I do train out of my garage converted into a studio.
Point being, it can get hot. For the workout, nice start with the secondary movments and will move forward on them. The stiffs were adjusted from the test out set of 10's and this round felt about right.

SLRDL: 4 warms, 240/8,8,8,8,12
Stand single leg curl: 2 warms, 35/10,10
Db Split Squat: 1 warms, 45/8,10
Good mornings ss: 95 105x2
with leg curl: 40 x3
Ab work: 3 ss

20 min cardio
 
8/2

Shoulder and biceps workout:

Solid finish to the first round of the 8's. Being the next day while typing this, shoulder are sore. Which is rare for me. Faster tempo workout and got a great pump. Trying out a tad more volume with higher reps.

Seated bar press: 3 warms, 140/8,8,8,8,12
Bar shrug: 2 warms, 225/12 235/11
Front raise ss: 45 55 65 70
with side lateral: 25 x 4
Stand db press: 40/13 35/15
Alt db curl: 2 warms, 45/6 50/8
Cable curl: 1 warms, 55/11,10
Con curl: 30/13 25/15

25 min cardio


8/3

Quads and abs workout:

Sometimes the best workouts are when we least expect it. Train just after one meal and being on the third day of lower carbs, it was a mental challenge. Normally train later in the day but for clients, needed to change it up. The front squats that were called for today was the 2nd round of 8's. 240 for three sets of 8! Long story short, I powered through them. Very happy and the rest of the workout, was a quad buster with the higher rep drop sets. Nailed it.

Front squats: 4 warms, 200/3 225/3 240/8,8,8
Leg ext: 1 warms, 80/10 85/11 no rest drop set 60/15
Hack squat: 2 warms, 225/8 no rest drop set 135/15
Sumo bar squat: 2 warms, 175/12 no rest drop set 135/15
ab work: 6 sets

20 min cardio
 
8/4

Back and cavles workout:

Fantastic workout today and the extra carbs sure did help!! Pump was really quick and held it most of the workout. Gains across the board so pleased. The one downer was straining my right calf muscle on my second working set. I literally felt a pop and then pain. I stopped and went right for the ice. Nothing too serious as these things happen.

Lat pulldown palms in: 3 warms, 150/10 160/9
Bent over row: 3 warms, 240/6,7 185/16
Close pulldown ss: 120 130 135
with Pullover: 55x3
Db bent over row: 65/13,14,12
Calf works: a few sets then muscle strain

25 min cardio
 
I love the journal. Pics please. ^_^ Thanks Mr. Franco for posting your logs!
 
carmineb said:
i am just catching up with all the journals.... Great detail and journal, I am picking up some great ideas and tips :)
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Thanks for checking in and glad its helpful. Any quesitons, hit me up.


Gorilla Muscle said:
I love the journal. Pics please. ^_^ Thanks Mr. Franco for posting your logs!
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TU, but please call me Joe!! Pics will come at the end of the month.





Little catching up!!

Aug 5th

Chest and biceps workout:

Again, with the extra carbs the energy was way up!! LOL
Did what was needed to be done and made gains.

Flat db press: 4 warms, 85/8,8,12
Slight In press: 2 warm, 185/8 190/7 2 burn sets
In db fly: 1 warm, 50/10 55/10
Push ups: 3 sets to failure
Rope ext: 1 warm, 40/10 45/9 drop set
Dips: 1 warm, 1 chain/10,9
Rever pressdown: 40/12 45/11
Ab work: 6 set

25 min cardio

Aug 7th

Total rest day.
Worked then played with the kids as my wife had the night out.
Good times.



Aug 8th

Hammie day!!

First thing in the morning workout with good rest. Made big gains for this workout considering the larger jump for the stiff legs. Rest of the workout was fantastic, as I used both Strike and All Out!!

RSLDL: 3 warms, 225/3 250/3 265/8,8,12
Single leg curl: 2 warm, 35/11 37/11
Db Split squat: 1 warm, 45/8 50/8
Good mornings ss: 95 115 135
with leg curl: 40 x 3

20 min cardio
 
Joe Franco said:
Tomorrow starts new meal plan to get back at it. Looking forward to some changes and allow the body make gains and get lean.
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So what's the new meal plan, Joe? Something you've done before, or are you incorporating some of the groundbreaking advances many of us are working with now (ie intermittent fasting, only eating carbs at night, three meals instead of six, yada yada yada)?
 
Ok Joe. Thanks. ^_^ You can post pics of your gym and gym buddies too! Let us see your bodybuilding fellas. People who support you along the way.
 
Built said:
So what's the new meal plan, Joe? Something you've done before, or are you incorporating some of the groundbreaking advances many of us are working with now (ie intermittent fasting, only eating carbs at night, three meals instead of six, yada yada yada)?
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Ha ha, nothing is ground breaking in this world!!

Just doing a larger carb wave. 3 low days, 2 high, and then 2 moderate.
Higher protein and lower fat. Number will vary on body weight, type, and experience level. So far so good

All in all, not to complicated and looking for a variety of body types to use this wave.
 
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