Getting ready for another grueling week - loving it

So yeah the training is going extremely well I must say shoulder is feeling better and better should be able to bench like a monster again soon (Posture problems) yeah Im working on it it is the cause of my shoulders malfunction since I started working on it its already feeling much better . . .I am not lying pulling my shoulders back, chest out yeah it actually works relives the pains and I am really making head way now. . .another week to get used to the new training regime and then Im set to start adding weight

My new training session is still base somewhat on HST with a little drop set mission included I do push it a bit though so I start as heavy as I can and go till failure and also trying to make the muscles "Time under tension" as high as possible and then drop down for a total of 5 sets per exercise and then 3 exercises per body part split into 3 days, and then all over again with one rest day in-between. . .the cardio is now back up to 17 minutes (mostly just used to warm up)but as summer is slowly approaching I will push it up to 25 -30 minutes soon again. . .Lets see what this new change does it still goes pretty well yet I can feel its a bit more strenuous on the body as the previous training regime. . the diet is not going so well especially over the weekends but luckily its my Semi off season will take it up super seriously again in September to get well carved for January . . .

So the training went well this week - No further injuries and no incidents

So some pics excuse the smoking I still have not yet quit but in summer I think it will be easier as it is worse and worse to smoke. . .

biceps looks a bit flat today after they had a good session last night I am thinking of bringing back some preacher curls to add some height and more volume soon (need more chairs) the last one one i used broke

same thing other side

Fore arms seems to picking up slowly probably my most attended muscles however they are also getting better as I no longer use gloves and it does have an effect on the grip strength and more

Left bicep doing so much better than the right hand side possibly might be a posing issue traps also looking good  triceps needs way more work. . .

Front Shoulders are really looking good  sides are in progress and abs needs some serious attention but all good for September . . 

Lats has also done good so far they are getting better and bigger being more pushed and better soon lower back getting better just need some serious thickness bet lets see what happens in the coming few months. . .

Well thats me for now until next week as I approach my last month of eating dirty and being lazy on the cardio September is around the corner well almost and then back to cutting lets see what happens for summer 2013/14 and I promise ill try to tan a bit this year . . .

Off season prematurity

So in my semi off season in which I am now eating almost double what i normally consume, yes its healthy I have to say that my planning somehow didn't quite work I am still losing weight and fat my abs are looking better and better and tighter and I continue to drop the frail baby fat everywhere so what the hell I am completely off of any fat burners now for two months and my body is burning the foods like a machine which is good except that i really wanted to gain a bit of flab at least I am still only doing 16 minutes cardio daily times 3 and the weights are coming up again after the injuries (not to mention the pains is still there) but yeah like Mr TC Fletcher so unceremoniously states its still my set (best motivation ever)

I did go through some pics just to make sure that I actually did increase my muscle size in the past year as I was feeling rather down by the fact that I felt smaller than ever the past week and the vascularity that seems to come only when I'm training but I feel good I went through a massive amount of pics and have admit yes I look my best ever Ok I have been much heavier (heaven only knows how much I ate back then as I am really struggling to break the 80-90kg barrier again (ive been 105kg before) but never this well shaped all round even though I feel small and insignificant the proof is in the pics and I'm sure if I start measuring again I will notice that I have actually packed on some decent volume. . . .

I cant increase my eating habits any more I am at budget limit so far . . .supplements are not cheap and I need loads of calcium and joint ease as it seems to keep the shoulder, neck and back at bay whilst im trying to turn into a monster. . .At least apart from being lazy generally (not whilst training) I am assured that my strength has also increased quite magically and I am almost where I planned to be without actually looking at the plan I will share in the near future . . .I have to buy weights again as that is also getting a mission now. . .running out of weight sucks especially of you look at what normal 20Kg discs cost. . . .

But I will prevail I have a few old tricks up my sleeve bricks and dustbins water cans bring it on summer is on its way so training outside will soon not be an issue any more . . .So with all this ranting and questioning I will continue on my general path as always I was thinking of switching to a 6 day split like I did way back in 05 but decided nah I was to flabby then and Although I dont weigh in at 105kg's I am twice if not three times as strong as I was then . . .So staying with HST Based madness for now. . .

So here is my winter progress so far. . .( I wanted to group the body parts but hell no I have to train shortly Pre-workout's about to kick in) So take it as it comes These are the pics I was supposed to post with my 6 monthly analysis

Abs are hard to pose when they are sore but yeah looking better lower part is also now working again after some back issues earlier in this past 6 months's cycle yeah nothing to write home about yet but soon

Fore arms are now working hard again got the home made monster in action again so soon they will be back be reminded that in the past six months I had more injuries than probably in the past 6 years. . .

Chest is getting up again now up to 50% of their capacity before they will start feeling the burn again but still weary of the (censored) rotator joints still not performing as it should be. . .

Back as always seems to be looking better and better and better shape is coming back lats dropped down a bit after again hurting the back with too much and new angular tri outs down about 40% percent for probably 4 months until the back is happy with me again ( I take the slow road to recovery now addays not just a week and back to 100% I feel what the joints tell me as that is my current biggest problem joints and bones)

Yeah chest not 100% there as I said but coming for a comeback soon (hurry I wanna bench properly again)

Front shoulder still a bit bigger than the rest but making a working effort of improving shoulder training distribution to avoid any further rotator issues as my other shoulder is also showing signs off giving in some days. . .

Biceps seems OK here but man they can look small some days will include a pic where they just look so puney more weight more training come on!!

Center back coulomb coming out as I am deadlifting again (yes my back is very dangerous training ground but I am building an overall package not just arms. . . 

this fore arm is looking better and its the one less used nudge nudge wink wink just kidding

triceps is amazingly coming out even though they feel like pulling my elbows apart and I am down 30% on their workload as well

Yeah now the tricep wants to show off definitely coming out but not there yet and just in time as I go for my pure month next month. . .

See from this side it looks just terrible I want peaks and growth and I will get it even if I have to walk on those bi's they better watch out

Legs well what can I say its hard to do legs at home My upper arm seems bigger than my legs but at least they are showing some shape of sorts and starting to show some definition also something that has been taking for ever. . .

Ok sorry its disgustingly hairy and unfortunately I wont shave them until they deserve it ie shape volume striations what else. . .

Side obliques yes they are terrible and they are getting worked not sure how well though from this pic

and then a happy bi to say buy so now on to another 6 months. . .

So all in all I must say I think the progress is there some muscles are up some are down but the general feel  get is they are all looking better definition is slowly coming out a little to slow for me but hell I am trying I am running on 65% intensity currently after a few weird stomach malfunctions and struggling to completely adjust to the bellies massive desire to consume food and burn it off. . .

So thats it a almost propper 6 monthly report I will do measurements in the next post and weights pushed so I can see in 6 months again if much has changed I am aware that on some exercises I am getting to some plateus but will crush them with desire I am sure so enjoy this bumper post and take it as it comes train hard train smart dont quit dont give up and keep it up. . . .

Two Weeks off helped

So with all the injuries and flu and what ever else that could happen in week I had no choice to take a couple of days off (feels like that's all I do)

None the less back to the same regime as i started the year with nice cardio again getting fitter, stronger and mentally more focused. I had some doubts about my training so I just regressed to a better age when things were working better. The joints are oiled again and ready for another six months of as much as I can. Yeah its supposed to be that review time again but I don't feel like I accomplished much the past six months.

Heres the shortened run down my bicep power has been going up insanely yet still lacks volume, my legs are getting fitter and fitter as for bigger not sure?  Calves are standing up and pushing out at least but that's about it.  Chest was out for almost six months only now back to about 40% percent of what they where half a year ago and probably two years down in size (yeah its been that bad!) Shoulders too, triceps stayed the same however they do lift slightly more perkily when flexed, traps has amazed me (they are now officially my strongest muscle weigh carry wise) but now the stiffness in the neck is still there and I had to regress a little but hell I aint stopping. . . .

so I have some shots to share of the past 6 months session hope its worth a look progress was a bit unfocused but back on track mentally now. . .

hopefully the next six months will yield the better results as it is also getting warmer again yippee more fat burning and more pics yeah "Thumbs Up"

Yeah chest is completely flat Shoulders still looked good here they have also suffered severely from the rotator problems

Yeah it get worse than than and then I had to get injured again but building up to that illusive heavy again ( I am small so its a lot for me OK)

yeah traps have picked up on volume but not that cut any more (Winter diets)

I hate the flat chest really its lacking far behind now biceps are getting strong yet no size?

Lats is spreading but also suffered from the rotator cuff next 6 months is gonna show some better results

Traps yeah coming out and spreading nicely shoulders man they need work

Almost back on track it seems

Hello iron peeps wow it has been an amazing learning curve the past few days again, I started almost from scratch after the flu/neck sprain and a couple of extra days off just to ensure the bod is going to be OK I must say the lungs are suffering the most as if I lost all my fitness but the power is thankfully still there. . .
(I am small so its not that much though) but yeah working on changing that as things go on, I started an old favorite of mine to get the chest work on again (Still suffering from the rotator cuff issue (Its been since January thats insane) but yeah so I have split my session back to three 2 days heavy HST day one Upper body excluding chest and tri's, and then second day lower body with chest and tri's, then on the third day I brought back my old HST based cardio drop set sessions and man I forgot how hard it used to be . . .but I made it (feels great to finish a session like that ) Try it it works wonders on every part I start with about 50% of my general training weights and then in increments of 10Kg drop the sets doing high reps and taking very few breaks whole body for 5 giant sets. . .It will definitely remain in my arsenal for the coming summer readying season in September. . .I have gained quite a bit of flab on the off seasonal thinking and there is still 2 months left to go I dont think I will quite make the illusive goal of reaching 95-100 kgs body weight but still trying and then its back cutting again for January lets see what happens . . .I just hope I can get my chest working 100% again it is currently training on about 35% with little sign of improving but lets see. . .

below is some of the last pics I took to map my progress. . .

biceps are taking shape again shedding some flab and growing slowly but surely and the power is getting better and better on the cambered bar but no luck on the straight bar but will focus on getting out more soon - nothing special yet still needs some serious work

triceps are finally showing some shape and division still needs loads of volume and strenght as they are lacking in both departments the cuff issue has made it slightly troublesome but I think it will now be better the coming months

Shoulder top to say the least is a definite cuff issue but working around it to lift it a bit more and see what happens in time if it gets better I am sure I will be able to drive loads more sets through hit

Traps are probably the best muscle group have had until the neck sprain again but as it heals slowly I am sure it will be back to its position as my best performing muscle

ignore the belly I am gaining some flab but chest is really concerning and with the cuff pain there's not much I can do now but wait and make the joints stronger slowly and lightly. . 

vascularity is slowly returning through the extra carbs which is always a good sign for me 

Unfortunately lats had to be postponed with the neck sprain but in good time They need some massive work and their weight can definitely increase (budget come on I need more discs)

So thats it for tonight, diet wise I am not yet eating as a pig but getting there completely off of the chicken for now and for another 2 months then back to the chicken breasts and weigh checking. . .I have been slacking a bit but that's what the off mentality is all about I suppose. . .taking a slight break from the complete focus. . but getting hungry for some heavy and hard sessions soon, all in good time overall I think there has been a alight improvement from last month although I had almost a month off of training but I will only be able to do a proper assessment in the coming month. . .keep training hard and i will catch up with you again soon. . .

And now to re-engage the machine

So I generally get down the longer I am out of training but sometimes it has an adverse effect on my whole psychology, It starts brewing inside it starts feeding of all I have inside and then when I am almost done I can feel it burning I can feel it building and then I know that when I step up to the plates tomorrow after an almost three week rest from another injury that it is time to ignite the fire and let it burn throughout the reps for I can feel the believe again I can taste the victories undone and again I feel the heart motioning for a massive session coming along tomorrow I relinquish all little notions of squeamish niggles and let the drive take control let the focus unfold to a proper built machine for that is the whole purpose the dream!

Neck feels trainable lungs apart from the constant nicotine influx is burning to be exposed to the oxygen rush muscles are aching fro strain and humiliation and the weights are ready to wage some war tomorrow I start again no holds barred as i believe it is ready for the next level. . .

New niggle more drive

Good evening peeps, well I must say I am rather frustrated with all the new little niggles happening in the muscles the past month maybe its the cold I'm not sure but its getting ridiculous I am going to have a long chat with my body tonight and try and iron out all the problems for long now. . .My shoulder is slowly recovering still not able to bench at all I guess I will have to rework my chest from humble beginnings again. . .but now its the traps again and a little inside the lats right hand side mostly. . . .from the pics you can see it a bit as it starts spasm'ing from compensating for the sore neck. . .

here you cant really see it as I suppose its a little internal but if I flex it it has a painful hard spot that pulls all the way into my brain so i am taking a couple of days off again until its completely sound. . . . 

See how the closer to the cam side is protruding way more and straining all the way up not a nice feeling so rest (Well I'm gonna start cardio tomorrow again in my wanna be off season just to feel like I'm at least doing something

On the off season side well things are still going well I am at the point where I am starting to struggle to eat full all day thats the goal lol

keep up the hardwork keep training and keep your plans in hand and keep at it get over the little hurts and push harder and more when you return thats all I'm currently thinking more and more and more 

yeah getting there

So with the sickness I started slow tonight with minimal pressure on the air system (lungs) It felt amazing I am not quite sure if the shoulder will hold up there where a few moments where it felt strangely powerfull and other moments where it felt like snapping again. . .could be a possible mental issue but yeah power is still there endurance took a massive knock probably back 2 or 3 months with the lung and endurance capacity but me the washers will catch up soon, for now no cardio as everything starts off slowly to rebuild in the possible next three or four weeks. . .lets see

Vascularity returning on the first night slowly but getting in there

Gained some volume with the heavier diet but lost quite a bit of shape and not as tight as before

yeah the belly is starting to push out from the off season heavy weight protein and higher levels of fat Im taking in even doing a bit of sugars the past few weeks . . .yeah its gonna get chunky again soon as I start to switch between chicken and pork in the next few months in stead of the super dried chicken only. . .

but I feel smaller than ever must have been the flu' I am sure I will hopefully gain a 5-10 kilos before September when the mass diet starts to be ultra ripped by December lets see I want to no matter which weight but be ultra ripped by January 2014 and try and possibly see if I look good enough to do some novice competitions . . .