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10-08-2008, 04:31 PM
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Ben2285's never ending quest of self-improvement
Hey guys as promised I'm starting my journal up today... This is just a heads up, once I get back from class I'll get everything goin.
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10-08-2008, 04:57 PM
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Sweet, look forward to reading this. You should tell us more about yourself when you get a chance!
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Gabriel "Venom" Wilson, Ph.D. Nutritional Sciences B.S. (Hons) & M.S. in Kinesiology, CSCS Vice President, ABCbodybuilding Co-Editor. of JHR Venom@abcbodybuilding.com Bible Studies Click Here to Support the Future of Bodybuilding! Matthew 7:20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
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10-09-2008, 01:44 AM
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Alrighty lets get this thing started!
First I'll give everyone a little background on myself, what I do, my interests, etc... My name is Ben (obviously), I am a senior nutrition major at West Chester U in PA, I am a natural competitive bodybuilder (hoping to get a pro card within the next few years), and I am a Certified Sports Nutritionist through the ISSN (where I had the pleasure of meeting and hanging with Gabe and Jake at their conference this past summer). I love science, especially of nutrition/metabolism and anything that I can apply to muscle hypertrophy and strength or body comp. I plan to continue my education next year in Grad. School studying Nutritional Biochemistry/Metabolism though I have to admit I'm a bit intimidated. Okay now that you know a bit of my background we can talk about the fun stuff.. I am currently off season and trying to add as much LBM as possible. I follow a split very similar to that of Layne Norton. Here is an idea of what it looks like: Monday: Upper Body Power Tuesday: Lower Body Power Wednesday: OFF/ Rest or HIIT Cardio Thursday: Upper Body Hypertrophy Friday: Lower Body Hypertrophy Saturday: Usually a weak point day where I will focus on any part I feel is lagging or sometimes I take off. Sunday: OFF/ Rest of HIIT Cardio That is not a very detailed description but once I start logging my days it will give you a better idea. I also will switch programs up every once in a while or incorporate new techniques depending on my goals. That brings me to my next important point of this journal. Setting and Achieving Goals. But we can't go there without first telling you where I am now. Present Goal to be Surpassed ASAP Bodyweight: A Fairly Lean 212 A Fairly lean 220 Deadlift: 565 x 1 600 x 1 Squat: 415 x 5 445 x 5 Bench: Somewhere around 300 x 1 315 x 1 Now I am no powerlifter and my main focus is to also increase many measurements but I feel tracking strength progressions will be a better short term indication rather than measurements since they take significantly longer to show themselves (at least for me!). My main focus right now is to increase my Bench Press, and Pretty much my entire body mass but moreso my upper chest, bi's and tri's. To end this long intro I will leave you with some pics and vids. Morning of my show summer 07':  Stage pic:  Recent back shot from a week or so ago:  I'll get the vids up in a bit... Last edited by Ben2285; 10-09-2008 at 01:57 AM.
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10-09-2008, 02:25 AM
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I thought you were the "Ben" from the ISSN conference...very happy to have you here!
I did not know you were that strong, bro...that is crazy. Great job. Really looking forward to reading your journal.
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Gabriel "Venom" Wilson, Ph.D. Nutritional Sciences B.S. (Hons) & M.S. in Kinesiology, CSCS Vice President, ABCbodybuilding Co-Editor. of JHR Venom@abcbodybuilding.com Bible Studies Click Here to Support the Future of Bodybuilding! Matthew 7:20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
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10-09-2008, 02:42 AM
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Hmm don't know what happened to my last two pics.. I suppose webshots doesn't work to link to?
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10-09-2008, 01:25 PM
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Awesome leg developmemt! I am looking to Layne Norton for lots of my information and inspiration currently so I can't wait to read your log.
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 James 1:16-17 ESV Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights With God's help...Mens sana in corpore sano
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10-09-2008, 06:17 PM
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logged in Big Ben
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TEAM NORTON The"Outwork" mindset changed my entire life, perhaps it can help you as well Muscle Hypertrophy occurs independent of exercise intensity
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10-09-2008, 06:59 PM
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In a few hours I have Upper body hypertrophy... In the meantime here is the recent pic I was trying to post before:  And here are links to my an old deadlift vid, and my new squat PR. 415 x 5 Squat 545 DL
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10-09-2008, 10:53 PM
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Nice big B!!
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Gabriel "Venom" Wilson, Ph.D. Nutritional Sciences B.S. (Hons) & M.S. in Kinesiology, CSCS Vice President, ABCbodybuilding Co-Editor. of JHR Venom@abcbodybuilding.com Bible Studies Click Here to Support the Future of Bodybuilding! Matthew 7:20 And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.
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10-09-2008, 11:34 PM
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Wow what a change in a year, looking good
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