Trainer Diary – Anthony: 22nd March 2012 – Deadlifts, back and biceps

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So today’s training was with Simone as usual.  But what was unusual was that we had scheduled 1 rep max’s (1RM) for deadlifts. For the last six weeks we have been following our own strength program and both been progressing … (Continue)

Trainer Diary – Anthony: 5th March 2012 – Deadlifts, chest and back

Summary of today’s workout.  Simone and I did this one together: 1.  Deadlifts:  3 sets.  Build up to 3rd set  – max for 5 reps.  As much rest as needed between sets 2.  Deadlifts: 3 sets (15/12/9) @ approx 60% … (Continue)

January 2012

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January 2012.  This is my exact training regime for the next 10-12 weeks (until the end of March 2012). I started the year off with a week and a half break from training.  Unfortunately I didn’t follow my own advice … (Continue)

My contest prep (part 5) – The Food!

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Nutrition is a massive topic!  You can train as hard and as long as you like but unless you get your nutrition dialed in you will not reach your aesthetic desires! Welcome to part 5 of my series where I … (Continue)

My contest prep (part 4) – The shopping list

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This post is pretty straight forward.  Here’s my shopping list as well as a list of thing’s you specifically WILL NOT see just to drive the point home! SHOPPING LIST Note:   Most money is spent on foods in the meat … (Continue)

My contest prep (part 3) – Fatloss success blueprint!

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Here is a list of things I did to lose fat and at least maintain muscle from June 1st 2011 to October 2nd 2011 for my contest prep.  I still do most of these things, with a few exceptions as … (Continue)

My contest prep (part 2) – Before & After

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For all our followers I am putting myself out there!  Below you’ll see 2 pictures of me in my jocks.  The first pic, the ‘before’, was taken 1st June 2011.  I was fit at this point, but my body composition … (Continue)

My contest prep (part 1) – Weighing it up

This is the first of a whole series of posts I’ll be making for my training diary in reference to my contest preparation for the ANB Victoria Natural Physique Championship Title which, as I write this, is 8 days away.  … (Continue)

My contest prep (Intro)

Alrighty folks, here’s the very first post in my training diary for all to see.  Both Simone and I (and new trainers coming aboard) will be updating our training diaries regularly so you can see that we really do practice … (Continue)