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Monday – Chest & Abs:
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Today was my last week doing high volume. I am looking forward to switching back to higher intensity, less volume for the next 3-4 weeks and seeing the kind of pumps I will be getting, as well as strength increases after the initial first week transition.
Anyway, I had a great chest workout today. Switched some exercises up and really had a great pump!
I started using no-xplode again this week! I have no idea how I did without it, haha.. I did, but the focus I had this workout was amazing!
Training:
Incline Dumbbell Bench Press: 5 sets x 10-15 reps
Hammerstrength Seated Press: 4 sets x 10-15 reps + 2 drop sets for the last set
Incline Flys: (warm up sets) 5 sets of 12-15 reps
Hanging Leg Raises: 20, 20, 20
Side Leg Raises: 20, 20
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Tuesday: Back & abs
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My back was literally tearing my shirt apart – great pump! My back really responds to this higher volume!

Training:
Pullups – 3 sets – 12-15 reps
Pulldowns – 4 sets x 10-15 reps
Machine Rows – 5 sets x 10-15 reps
Incline Lying Dumbbell Bench rows – 3 sets x 10-15 reps
Rear delt raises – 4 sets x 12-15 reps
Shrugs: (warm ups) 100lbs x 15-20 reps
Lying neck extensions: 45lbs x 10, 10, 10
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Wednesday: Shoulders/Cardio
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Pretty solid shoulder workout – the last few reps switching over to the shoulder press machine for drop sets = intense! Really felt it holding the weight at the top!
Today was the only day I did not take no-xplode.. And It really showed. Very solid workout but lacked the intensity of the previous two!
Had a great postworkout shake with Banana’s, berries, and myofusion protein powder – still cannot get sick of the flavour! It tastes too good!
Best value below:
Training:
Dumbbell Shoulder Press: 5 sets 10-15 reps – I use drop sets for last couple of sets with shoulder press machine – holding at the top for 2 seconds
Lateral Raises: 5 sets 12-15 reps
Front Raises: 4 sets 10-15 reps
Ab training
Hanging leg raises: 3 sets of 20
Hanging leg side raises: 2 sets of 20
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Thursday: Arms
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Great pump – my arms were bursting out of their sleeves! The high volume is really working here! Fantastic stuff!

Training:
Barbell Curls: 5 sets x 10-15 – last two using 21 method – 7 at top of movement, 7 at bottom, 7 full reps
Lying tricep extensions: 4 sets x 10-15
Seated curls: 3 sets x 10-15
Overhead two arm extension: 2 sets x 10-15
Cable curl: 3 sets x 10-15 reps
Close grip bench press: 2 sets x 10-15
Pushdowns: 150lbs (stack) 3-4 sets x 15 reps
Hanging leg raises
Decline crunches
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Saturday: Legs
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This leg workout has been brutal the past two weeks! I am still feeling it! Great pumps!
Training:
Squats: 5-6 sets x 10-15 reps
Stiff leg deadlifts 5 sets x 10-15 reps
Walking lunges: 4 sets
Leg extensions: 4 sets x 12-15reps
Superset with:Hamstring curls: 3 sets x 12-15 reps
Leg press/hacksquat machine: 3sets x 12-15 reps
Calve Raises: 5 plates x 14 reps, 12 reps, 12 reps
Lying neck extensions: 45lb plate x 12, 12, 10
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Overview of the week:
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This was my last week of high volume. I really enjoyed the pump I got throughout the week and I am ready to get back to higher intensity, less reps and more weight! I am hoping to look fuller and more vascular – with better pumps! Let’s see!
The introduction of no-xplode has been of great benefit!
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Diet:
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I am eating the majority of my carbohydrates in the morning, before a workout and after a workout. I cut my carbs back after 8pm, before my last meal.
My last meal is usually a myofusion protein shake blended with peanut butter and milk
From Protein:
from eggs, egg whites, sliced meats, chicken breast, lean beef, canned tuna and chicken, myofusion protein powder.
Carbohydrates:
wholewheat bread (2 slicesa day), oatmeal, bran cereal, brown rice, yams, potatoes, green vegetables, 1-2 pieces fresh fruit.
From Fats:
from omega 3-6-9 caps, fish oil, ex.olive oil, natural peanut butter/almond butter.
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Progress:
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Weight last week: 185lbs
Weight this week: 186lbs
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"Okay guys.
I now have my computer back and I am back stronger than ever to do my second transformation cycle journal!
My transformation results last time were fantastic - in my opinion.
My weight went up 15lbs and I leaned out for a total of 10lbs of muscle gain. Leaner and bigger!
However, I ended up finishing not as well as I would have hoped in the bodyspace spokesmodel contest finals - mostly due to the fact that I took over a year off doing regular modeling and had a lot going on in my life with moving countries.
I hadn't worked out for size in over a year. I lost muscle - coming in at 172lbs just this past October, so I was happy going in at 184lbs. The contest was strong and I needed that extra time to compete, so no excuses! Just more fuel to the fire! My motivation is high!
However, I was happy to make the top 5 out of thousands of people and it was a great experience.
After a few weeks off reflecting and taking my new job, I am coming back with a new transformation journal.
I am going to get shredded these next 4-5 weeks and then lean bulk it all the way back to 195lbs and beyond.
I will be doing this with the help of Optimum Nutrition - I will be using their protein powders, creatine, no products, multi vitamin, fish oils, and CLA. I will document my progress with each supplement on my transformation blog.
Keep updated for the first one - coming next week!
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