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    MinMaxMuscle's journey to the Metropolitan!

    My Story:

    I started lifting 3-4 years ago when I was 14 years old, hoping to have that "Perfect Beach Body" that all girls talk about and love.
    Not surprisingly, I only put on about 5 lbs the first year eating nothing but 3 meals a day and a scoop of protein daily after each and every chest workout.
    You heard it right, daily chest workout, Haha.

    After searching frivolously for a solution to add more muscle, I ended up signing up for a bodybuilding and fitness forum (bulknutrition).
    Thats where I learned the basics of diet and nutrition, and its importance in building muscle mass.
    During the year of 2007, I started to eat alot more, and gained a significant amount of muscle mass,
    paired with a proper training program that didnt involve the pectorals every single day.
    I responded very well to the new diet and training, and even ended up winning the Bulkfest 2007, which is a contest that was held by Bulknutrition.

    Fast forward to 2009- I was finally a senior at Brooklyn Tech Highschool,
    and several coaches and gym teachers held a schoolwide bodybuilding event which was slated for April 30th of 2009.
    Naturally, I felt very motivated to join- to test out my abilities on stage against other students.
    For the next 3-4 months, I trained INTENSELY and dieted with a dedication that I have never had before, all in order to do my very best on that stage.
    The decision to join the competition was a good one, as I had earned 1st place in that show!

    My Goals Now:

    As I had placed 1st in] my first ever bodybuilding show, I feel the need to test out my genetics and efforts on a bigger stage.
    What stage? The NPC Metropolitan.

    Thats right, a place where nothing but genetics, hardwork and dedication will get you to the top 5.





    With the help of the one and only Rich Lauro, I will push myself beyond my limits to face off against a tough line of competitors at the Metropolitan.

    So all that being said....... LETS DO THIS!



    Pics from the school show:





    Last edited by MinMaxMuscle; 08-31-2009, 10:42 PM.

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    Current Pictures:













    DIET:

    Carbs: 278
    Proteins: 290
    Fats: 80

    TOTAL CALORIES: 2996


    EAT TO GROW!
    Last edited by MinMaxMuscle; 09-01-2009, 05:33 AM.

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    • #3
      WOW!! You look great! Good luck. Looking forward to following along.
      laurie@controlledlabs.com

      Disclaimer : The above post is my own PERSONAL OPINION and DOES NOT REPRESENT the official position of any company or entity. It DOES NOT constitute medical advice. CONTROLLED LABS products are produced in a GMP for Sport certified facility (no hormones produced in the facility / no cross contamination).

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      • #4
        YEAH BUDDY!!! I'm excited for you big Min. Looking real good to start. Back has improved and your quads look awesome. More chest thickness, back and hamstrings will be the focus. Looking decently lean too. Perfect for a good gaining phase.
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        • #5
          ...and this is the part where Min keeps posting his training...
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          • #6
            Originally posted by rich55 View Post
            ...and this is the part where Min keeps posting his training...
            3, 2, 1...GO!!
            laurie@controlledlabs.com

            Disclaimer : The above post is my own PERSONAL OPINION and DOES NOT REPRESENT the official position of any company or entity. It DOES NOT constitute medical advice. CONTROLLED LABS products are produced in a GMP for Sport certified facility (no hormones produced in the facility / no cross contamination).

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            • #7
              Originally posted by rich55 View Post
              ...and this is the part where Min keeps posting his training...


              Its coming right up Rich!



              9/3- Leg Day

              Hit the legs reaaaaal hard today, the main focus of this months training is strength so the reps are kept low.

              Squats
              3 second negative, 1 second positive.
              135 x 8
              225 x 8
              315 x 8
              365 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 <- last few sets had me GASPING for air!

              Straight Leg Deadlifts
              REAL good stretch of the hams at the bottom
              135 x 8
              225 <- fail, lower back (spine, not the muscle) was in pain.
              135 x 8 x 8 <- decided to keep the weight low to reduce strain on the back

              Seated Leg curls
              Focused HARD on controlling the negative
              20 x 10
              30 x 10
              50 x 6 <- Hams cramped up while doing static contraction
              Stretched
              40 x 10 x 10
              Cramps

              Seated calf raises
              45 x 12 x 12 x 12

              Had to cut workout short, Cramped excessively (quads and hams on both legs were cramping at the same time.




              9/4- Chest/Tri's/shoulders
              Screwed up the order of the workouts, but kept to the general layout.

              Flat Benchpress <-was supposed to be incline
              95 lbs x 8
              135 lbs x 8
              185 lbs x 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 5
              3 second negative, felt a good stretch on each rep

              Close Grip Benchpress
              135 lbs x 8 x 8 x 8

              Incline DB press <- in replacement for the lack of incline bb press
              Focused on getting a nice and slow negative and good stretch
              35 lbs x 8
              45 lbs x 8
              60 lbs x 10 x 10 x 10

              Incline DB flys
              20 lbs x 10 x 10 x 10

              Lying DB extensions
              20 x 10 x 8 x 7

              Rope Pulldowns
              50 lbs x 10 x 10 x 10

              3 Way Shoulder Raise Superset
              Front Raises
              10 x 20
              Bent over raises
              10 x 20
              Lateral Raises
              10 x 20

              REPEAT the superset


              9/5 - Back/Biceps

              Wide Grip pullups
              100 lbs assisted <- 10 reps
              Quit the assisted since I couldnt get a good feel of the lats

              Pull ups x 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 5

              Bent over DB rows
              30 lbs x 8
              40 lbs x 8
              60 lbs x 8 <-squeezed the lats real hard

              No rack so no rack deadlifts <-switching gyms real soon

              Underhand seated Rows
              25 lbs x 10 x 10 x 10
              50 lbs x 10 x 10 x 10

              Behind the Back Shrugs
              135 lbs x 8 x 8
              225 lbs x 8 x 8 x 8

              Barbell Curls
              20 lbs x 8
              30 lbs x 8
              40 lbs x 8
              60 lbs x 8

              Incline Hammer Curls
              Focusing on the 3 second negative
              20 lbs x 10 x 10 x 8

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              • #8


                Quads after the leg workout

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                • #9
                  Quads are looking CRAZY bro! Awesome squatting.

                  Hams and core definitely need work. It gets better. Next time work more slowly up from 135 on straight-leg deadlifts. Many guys who I train jump up too quickly on these and only feel their lower back. Also, don't go too low. Just hang a good stretch on the hams.

                  Stretch every day before you train, especially the hams. As they tighten during training, stretch them some more.

                  LET THE GAINS BEGIN!!
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                  • #10
                    Updates updates!

                    UPDATES!
                    Been real busy with schoolwork, frat stuff and bodybuilding.

                    My bodyweight is fluctuating between 173-176 lbs throughout the day.
                    Strength is all up, been getting real strong!

                    Back/Biceps

                    Wide Grip pullups
                    Pull ups x 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 x 5

                    Bent over DB rows
                    30 lbs x 8
                    40 lbs x 8
                    60 lbs x 8
                    80 lbs x 8 x 8 <- new pr

                    No rack so no rack deadlifts

                    Low Rows <- too many people were hogging the seated rows
                    each arm
                    45 lbs x 8
                    90 lbs x 8 x 8
                    115 lbs x 8 x 8 x 8

                    Behind the Back Shrugs
                    135 lbs x 8 x 8
                    225 lbs x 8 x 8 x 8

                    EZ Barbell Curls <-straight bar is killing my wrist
                    45 lbs x 8
                    65 lbs x 8
                    75 lbs x 8


                    Incline Hammer Curls
                    20 lbs x 10 x 10 x 10


                    Chest/Tri's/shoulders

                    Incline Benchpress
                    bar x 8
                    95 lbs x 8
                    135 lbs x 8
                    185 lbs x 5 x 5 x 4 <- new pr

                    Close Grip Benchpress
                    135 lbs x 8
                    155 lbs x 8
                    165 lbs x 8 <- PR

                    Flat DB press
                    Focused on getting a nice and slow negative and good stretch
                    35 lbs x 8
                    45 lbs x 8
                    65 lbs x 8 <- felt REAL LIGHT
                    70 lbs x 8 <- felt real light
                    80 lbs x 8 x 7 x 7 <- PR

                    Incline DB flys
                    20 lbs x 10
                    25 lbs x 10 x 10 x 10

                    Lying DB extensions
                    20 x 10
                    30 x 10 x 9 x 7

                    Rope Pulldowns
                    50 lbs x 10
                    70 lbs x 8
                    80 lbs x 5
                    100 lbs x 10 x 9 x 7 <- new pr (triceps were TOASTED)

                    3 Way Shoulder Raise Superset
                    Front Raises
                    10 x 20
                    Bent over raises
                    10 x 20
                    Lateral Raises
                    10 x 20
                    Last edited by MinMaxMuscle; 09-24-2009, 01:01 AM.

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                    • #11
                      bronchitis

                      I came down with what seems like early bronchitis.

                      It feels as if theres mucus in my lungs and whenever I take deep breaths, theres weird noises at the end.

                      Hopefully it wont affect my future workouts as I'm really enjoying my gradual strength gains so far!

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                      • #12
                        NEW PR's!

                        The sickness is almost gone!

                        New PR's even when I had a bad cold

                        PUSH

                        Incline Benchpress

                        Bar x 5
                        95 x 10
                        135 x 8
                        185 x 5 x 5 x 5 <-feeeling reaaaly light
                        205 x 3.5 (couldnt push it all the way up on the 4th rep)
                        205 x 3

                        Made sure to get a good slow stretch on the way down.
                        Fighting gravity!

                        Close Grip Benchpress

                        135 x 10
                        155 x 7
                        165 x 4 <- wrist was getting real painful
                        135 x 10

                        Flat dumbell press

                        65 x 10
                        70 x 10
                        80 x 8 x 7 x 6

                        Incline Flyes

                        30 x 10 x 8 x 8

                        Lying dummbell extensions

                        20 x 10 x 10 x 8

                        Rope Pulldowns
                        110 x 10 x 8 x 5 x 5

                        3 way shoulder raise superset 3 sets of each

                        Frontal raise 20 lbs 20 reps <-nice!
                        Bent over 20 lbs 20 reps (took a couple seconds to catch my breath after 15 reps)
                        Lateral Raises 20 lbs 20 reps (took some time to catch my breath between reps)

                        Wrist was mangled and even pulling the door open would make me writh in pain.
                        So the back workout is holding out till the wrist is all better.
                        Last edited by MinMaxMuscle; 09-29-2009, 12:10 PM.

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                        • #13
                          I lost all respect for anabolic xtreme after today.

                          Enough said.

                          Looks like the slim xtreme was the source of my excessive anxiety and cramping and tachycardia
                          Last edited by MinMaxMuscle; 09-29-2009, 12:55 PM.

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                          • #14
                            Wrist feels ALOT better tonight.

                            I may hit some legs tommorrow just to get some time for the wrist to heal while still getting a workout in.

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                            • #15
                              Ice is your friend with aches and pains. If it hurts a bunch don't do it. Hit the EZ bar on your curls, which should help. Glad to hear about the strength gains and to see you posting. I will pop in more. Man up on those incline db flys. This chick I trained hit 25's....seriously

                              Keep up the good work!
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