Evolve

Its crazy to think that a whole year of my offseason has flown by and I am starting to get that contest prep itch again. This entire year has been a great learning experience for me in many ways and I have really enjoyed the whole process.  One thing I have discovered is that no one should place a limit on their progress.  What I mean is you should always be open to changes and try to think outside of the box.  So many people are close minded, especially when it comes to diet and fitness that they have already limited their progress without knowing any better. You are always right in your own mind, so it is up to you to keep it a learning process and evolve mentally as well as physically.

Had a great one and here's how it went.......

*Warm-ups excluded

Pullups- 2x10 / 3x8(+40lbs) / 1x10
TBar Rows- 2x8 / 1x6*8*10
High Row Machine- 4x10
Hammerstrength Pullovers- 2x10 / 2x8
NG Pulldowns- 3x10

-Luke

Consistency

Things have been going great lately and right now and my lifting focus has been on a rotation of Squats and SLDL.  I really enjoy this layout because I am able to place more of an emphasis on some of my other favorite lifts and it doesn't hinder my progress.  My split is still pretty much the same with 1-2 off days per week that float around depending on how I am feeling at the time.  This split also really helps with consistency by keeping each workout slightly different so things don't get stale and I start each day looking forward to my next workout.  If your consistent and having fun with it the progress will come over time.

Had a great one and here's how it went.....

*Warm-ups excluded

WG Pulldowns- 1x10 / 2x8
T-Bar Row- 2x8 / 1x10*10
Neutral Grip Cable Row- 3x8
Rope Pulldowns- 3x8
Hammerstrength Pullovers- 3x8

-Luke

Time+Effort=Results

Recently I was asked a question in my BodyBuilding.com training journal that I thought I would share.  "Was your chest always an easy body part to develop, did it come naturally, or did you ever do anything to attempt to "bring it up" as far as in thickness?"   One thing I have been lucky to have going for me was wider shoulders, a gift from my parents genetics.  I really feel my bench has never been great, but it has always been above average. When I graduated high school I hit a PR of 310 weighing 175lbs....but I wouldn't say I had a thicker chest at all. I really feel that the consistent training over time has really helped me develop it, much like other areas. I have been consistently lifting for 12 years for sports and now onto bodybuilding.  I really feel that my best gains, as far as density have been during the past 3 years.    The only major difference in training during this time has been that I now place much more of a emphasis on Dumbbells, Incline presses and I have actually cut way back on flat Barbell bench.  All in all I really feel that great improvements are made with time and effort. 

Now onto today and it was great!  I was able to meet up with Gary again today for another epic workout and here's how it went down.......

*Warm-ups excluded

WG Pulldowns- 3x8
T-Bar Rows- 1x10@7x45's / 1x8@8x45's / 1x10@7x45's
NG Pulldowns- 4x8
Cable Stiffarm Pulldowns- 4x10

-Luke