robert Posted April 18, 2006 Author Share Posted April 18, 2006 Thanks for the comment, I'm working hard these days. I had a solid arm training session on Friday. My arms were like rocks, just totally hard, so that was cool Then on Saturday I trained shoulders and rode the bike a bit. It wasn't as long of a workout because I was pretty tired, but it was still good. I took Sunday off which was only my 2nd full day off in about 2 weeks. Getting ready for a contest, I like to be burning calories constantly to get really hard and tight and in good condition. I'm not real interested in recovery for growth, just a bit of rest for the muscles. I'm not going to "grow" in the final few weeks before a contest, but I can significantly change my body fat and my appearance by doing cardio, long training sessions and adjusting my nutrition program to fit my goals. Today I trained chest and it was hardcore. I was wasted when I was done. I could barely press anything. Then I did some abdominal work and then road the bike on a pretty intense setting for 33 minutes so my legs were pretty worn out and I was sweating quite a bit. I'll be back at it tomorrow to train back. I just found out my contest will not be in 5 days. It has been canceled. So I will have to make a trip to California in 2 1/2 weeks to compete in Oakland. We'll see if I can raise funds for the trip. I still want to compete! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted April 19, 2006 Author Share Posted April 19, 2006 I trained back today and then went for a nice jog out in the sun. I'm training with a lot of intensity but not super heavy because I don't want to get injured close to a contest. I'm also not quite as strong or capable of heavy lifts so I just do what feels safe. My back workout looked something like this. Lat pull downs to warm up 100 x 20100 x 15100 x 15100 x 15 T-bar rows Wide grip80 x 1690 x 15100 x 12 Narrow grip100 x 12100 x 12100 x 12 Hammer Strength Rows Upper 140 x 15180 x 12230 x 11 Drop set 180 x 890 x 12 Hyperextensions for lower back 202020 20 Shrugs 270 x 15270 x 15270 x 15270 x 15 Drop set180 x 2090 x 25 Then I did a little more lower back work, some ab work and then ran outside in the nice weather for about 20 minutes. I'm training with a 42 year old guy named Larry and we're getting some great workouts in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted April 30, 2006 Author Share Posted April 30, 2006 I trained up in Vancouver B.C. Canada last week and then had 2 training sessions at LA Fitness in Bellevue, WA, and then finally returned home to have some training sessions here at Downing's Gym. I have less than one week until my competition! I hope it goes well. I'm starting the day with morning hikes in the fresh air, then training, and another hike or form of cardio. I don't like to restrict my diet a whole lot. I like to enjoy myself as I prepare for contests and as long as I look pretty good, I'll keep doing it that way. Well, I better go to bed soon. I hike in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted May 1, 2006 Author Share Posted May 1, 2006 Only 5 days to go. I've been doing total body workouts, lots of hiking, and burning calories. I'm pretty light, but after this year I'll get heavier again. I start tanning in 2 days, just with spray on ProTan so I need to complete a total body shave tomorrow. Training is going well, just taking it easy so I don't get sore. If I'm sore I can't flex well or pose well. I need to work on my routine! Time to go.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted May 4, 2006 Author Share Posted May 4, 2006 I've been doing lots of hikes and light workouts, full-body workouts and a bit of posing. Less than 48 hours until I compete! Time to get down to bus-in-ess! I'll post results when I return home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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