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Overall Goal: Next year, I want to compete in the 2010 Palmetto Cup, or the SC State NPC Championships. Then I want to go and WIN the NAS LW Masters National Championship in Strongman. Whew! I got my work cut out for me!
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I started lifting in high school like everyone else. But I stopped for many years after graduate school. Marriage, career, children... it all took priority. It wasn't until my late 30's, when my life became more settled, that I started lifting again and I started competing as a strength athlete only a few years ago.
Why I Love It:
In my very stressful job, working out keeps me focused. Hitting the gym is better than going to a psychiatrist or taking Lexipro!
Oh! And if I can do it, anyone can do it! I have the worst schedule of anyone I know!
How I Stay Motivated:
I am addicted! I love feeling strong, I love the stares at restaurants, I love getting big. It is a rush to be able to do things that average people can't do, like lifting cars or running with 290 pounds in each hand!
BB Accomplishments:
Never competed as a BB! Trying to change that in 2010!
Forum Signature:
"The Joy of the Lord is My Strength!"
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Last Updated: Sep 21, 2009 10:47am
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Sep 21, 2009
MasterStrongman changed Overall Goal: "Next year, I want to compete in the 2010 Palmetto Cup, or the SC State NPC Championships. Then I want to go and WIN the NAS LW Masters National Championship in Strongman. Whew! I got my work cut out for me!." - 10:49 am - Comment
Next year, I want to compete in the 2010 Palmetto Cup, or the SC State NPC Championships. Then I want to go and WIN the NAS LW Masters National Championship in Strongman. Whew! I got my work cut out for me!
Goal (Long):
Weight Goal:
Bodyfat Goal:
4%
Upcoming Contest:
Palmetto Cup
Last Updated: Sep 21, 2009 10:49am
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Do you tell your friends and/or family about your fitness goals?
Yes
Why or why not?
I think that it is important to have my friends and family know that I have a contest planned and give me support and encouragement. It is especially important that my wife know about contests so that she can forgive my many mood swings.I think that it is important to have my friends and family know that I have a contest planned and give me support and encouragement. It is especially important that my wife know about contests so that...more
- Updated May 24, 2008 4:28pm
What leg workout has worked best for you?
Squats. Squats. Heavy Squats. Oh, and squats.
- Updated May 24, 2008 4:26pm
What forearm workout has worked best for you?
grip exercises work forearms the best. don't use straps.
Description: This was a deadlift training day, but we did it in the garage because it was raining so hard in Florida that day. Not a contest winning performance but fun.
Mike doing Strongman VikingPresses
Played: 239
Description: Benny invented this on the spot and so I did it!
Viking Presses on Squat Machine
Played: 118
Description: This was about 470 lbs. four 45s on one side and five on the other.
Car pick and hold - HW Open setting Played: 143
September 27, 2008 285 lb log clean and press Played: 79
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Okay, so what I learned this morning is that FEAR...
sure man...it consists of all fat and protein throughout the week. Over a gram of fat per pound of bodyweight and 30%protein. Only worked out 3 days a week and of course cardio. 2 days intense and the others steady at 45 min...Now tell me ab the powerlifting thing..Always been interested
well, i competed in the stewart fitness and bb'ing championships in July (it was my first contest), i took 2nd in the novice...now i really just wanna GROW! I've heard great things about the palmetto cup as well as sc states, so either would be a good choice for you...as for diet, i used laynes precontest article at the top of the contest prep section...I would HIGHLY suggest you start a thread over there...tons of great advice from experienced competitors
Hey. Nice to hear from you. So when is your next show? I have 3 scheduled myself. I am training like a mad man to be ready. I have not made it to the nationals yet but I am working on it. Hopefully I will qualify by the end of the year. Good luck hope. keep in touch.
The videos are off the hook dude. Its hard to believe you compete in the light weight division. I recently dropped to the middleweight division. Was competing as a heavy but it made me slow and my stamina is much better now.
Hey MS. I was wondering if you could give me a few tips, because I have been getting into powerlifting at my college gym.
I have a 4-day training split and I was wondering what would be the best thing to do on M,T,Th,& F.
Sorry for the newb and redundant question. I just need a little help from an experienced person. Thanks.
