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Background
When I Started: no information entered
HOW I STARTED:
I've always been into sports and really began to get into competitive sports after college playing Rugby and had great success. Soon after I was married I was learning that having 4 missing teeth, broken noses and a few dislocations I had to pick up another way to challenge myself and fast. I looked into something that was a little out of my element, something outside of team sports and more a personal challenge and found triathlons. I fell in love and many do, I learned fast that I had a lot of endurance and could race hard and strong. I was dedicated and learned nutrition, supplements and how to train. After a few Ironman races though and my wife pregnant with our first child, those 20+ hours a week training wasn't going over so well anymore. Plus, a huge promotion and relocation from Southern California to Arizona really was another obstacle and needed to set my priorities for family. Well after years of being constantly on the road across the country I really put on the pounds. I went from a physical 175 pound machine to a plop tipping close to 260! Even though I was "successful" in some sense and seemed like I was happy, I really wasn't. Deep down, the dog wasn't fighting and I didn't know if I had the will and desire to challenge myself in the way I learned to do and that was to challenge my mind to overcome my body. I wasn't sure if I was able to wage war against my mind anymore. Well after a few years in our new home, my marriage wasn't doing so well. Of course my wife still loved me but lets face it I wasn't someone who she would want to tackle in the bedroom. The worst thing about that though was that I was OK with it. Luckily though my neighbor is a fitness freak of nature. He was a NCAA wrestling national champ, current UFC fighter and loved to workout. So one 5am morning I tagged along with him to the gym and hit the weights and a little spark was still left and after a couple of days I learned how to ignite it again through pain of having all of the weight on my again, it was my saving grace. I learned that weight lifting is true, just like running or cycling.........it doesn't judge anyone it only lets the person judge oneself and will always be truthful.
WHY I LOVE IT:
I love the challenge of a few seconds that you actually have control of the outcome. Maybe not that specific moment but if you slack off one day, it will come back and bite you in the butt.
azmark's Progress & Goals
Progress Photos
Lbs.
2011-10-13, 2011-10-11, 2011-10-12, 2011-10-13, 2011-11-08, 2011-11-18, 2011-12-16
250.0, 245.0, 250.0, 250.0, 245.0, 240.0, 230.0
2011-12-11
240 Lbs.
TIME UNTIL GOAL:
Expired
Start:
245 Lbs.
Goal:
240 Lbs.
Dec 11, 2011
%
2011-10-19, 2011-12-16
21.0, 18.0
TIME UNTIL GOAL:
No Goal
Start:
21%
Goal:
No Body Fat Goal
Lbs.
2011-10-11, 2011-10-12, 2011-10-13, 2011-12-16
193.6, 197.5, 197.5, 188.6
Current LBM:
188.6 Lbs.
Dec 16, 2011
Latest Bodystats
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 240Lbs. to 230Lbs.
10Lbs. loss in the last 28 days
Dec 16, 2011
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 240Lbs. to 230Lbs.
10Lbs. loss in the last 28 days
Dec 16, 2011
this member has not entered a body fat goal
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 240Lbs. to 230Lbs.
10Lbs. loss in the last 28 days
Dec 16, 2011
azmark's Program
My Workout Program View My Full Workout Program
My Workout Program
Sunday: Quads and Calves
Squats – 3 work sets of 10 – 15 reps (weight may need to be lowered after first set)
Lunges – 2 work sets of 10 – 15 reps
Leg Press – 3 work sets of 15 reps
Leg Extensions – 2 Work sets of 15 reps
Standing Barbell Calve Raises – 2 work sets of 15 – 20 reps
One Leg Standing Dumbbell Calve Raises – 2 work sets of 10 – 15 reps
Monday: Off
Tuesday: Lats and Biceps
Chin Ups – 2 work sets of Max Reps (with Bodyweight or weight added)
Barbell or Ez Curls (Whichever is easiest on your joints) – 2 work sets of 8 – 10 reps
Dumbbell Rows – 2 work sets of 10 – 12 reps
Hammer Curls – 2 work sets of 8 – 10 reps
Pull Ups – 2 work sets of Max Reps (with body weight or weight added)
Dumbbell Curls – 2 work sets of 8 – 10 reps
Lat Pull Downs – 2 work sets of 10 – 12 reps
Preacher Curls (Ez curl or Dumbbell) – 1 work set of 10 – 12 reps
Wednesday: Off
Thursday: Chest and Triceps
Incline Dumbbell or Barbell Bench Press – 2 work sets of 8 – 10 reps
Flat Barbell or Dumbbell Bench Press – 2 work sets of 8 – 10 reps
Skull Crushers – 2 work sets of 10 – 12 reps
Incline Dumbbell or Barbell Bench Press (Opposite of previous) – 2 work sets of 8 – 10 reps
Cable Triceps Extensions (Hammer Grip) – 1 drop set of max reps
Dumbbell Flies – 1 work set of 8 – 10 reps
Cable Triceps Extensions (Underhand Grip) – 1 drop set of max reps
Dumbbell Flies - 1 work set of 8 – 10 reps
Push Ups – 1 work set of max reps
Friday: Dead Lifts and Traps
Warm up good for this day.
Deadlifts – work set 1: 6 reps ,work set 2: 6 reps, work set 3: 8 reps (weight decreases each work set)
Barbell Shrugs – 2 work sets of 10 – 12 reps
Leg Curls – 2 work sets of 10 – 15 reps
Dumbbell Shrugs – 2 work sets of 10 – 12 reps
Barbell and Dumbbell Shrug Drop set: 1 giant drop set of max reps of barbell shrugs and then max reps of dumbbell shrugs and then drop weight and continue to max out reps on barbell shrugs and dumbbell shrugs, this is for a total of 4 sets.
Saturday: Shoulders
Military Press (Standing or Seated) – 2 work sets of 8 – 10 reps
Dumbbell Shoulder Press (Seated) – 2 work sets of 8 – 10 reps
Side Raises (Standing) – 2 work sets of 10 – 12 reps
Front Raises (Standing) – 2 work sets of 10 – 12 reps (per each arm)
Side Raises (Sitting) – 2 work sets of 10 – 12 reps
Rear Delt Flies – 2 work sets of 10 – 12 reps
Squats – 3 work sets of 10 – 15 reps (weight may need to be lowered after first set)
Lunges – 2 work sets of 10 – 15 reps
Leg Press – 3 work sets of 15 reps
Leg Extensions – 2 Work sets of 15 reps
Standing Barbell Calve Raises – 2 work sets of 15 – 20 reps
One Leg Standing Dumbbell Calve Raises – 2 work sets of 10 – 15 reps
Monday: Off
Tuesday: Lats and Biceps
Chin Ups – 2 work sets of Max Reps (with Bodyweight or weight added)
Barbell or Ez Curls (Whichever is easiest on your joints) – 2 work sets of 8 – 10 reps
Dumbbell Rows – 2 work sets of 10 – 12 reps
Hammer Curls – 2 work sets of 8 – 10 reps
Pull Ups – 2 work sets of Max Reps (with body weight or weight added)
Dumbbell Curls – 2 work sets of 8 – 10 reps
Lat Pull Downs – 2 work sets of 10 – 12 reps
Preacher Curls (Ez curl or Dumbbell) – 1 work set of 10 – 12 reps
Wednesday: Off
Thursday: Chest and Triceps
Incline Dumbbell or Barbell Bench Press – 2 work sets of 8 – 10 reps
Flat Barbell or Dumbbell Bench Press – 2 work sets of 8 – 10 reps
Skull Crushers – 2 work sets of 10 – 12 reps
Incline Dumbbell or Barbell Bench Press (Opposite of previous) – 2 work sets of 8 – 10 reps
Cable Triceps Extensions (Hammer Grip) – 1 drop set of max reps
Dumbbell Flies – 1 work set of 8 – 10 reps
Cable Triceps Extensions (Underhand Grip) – 1 drop set of max reps
Dumbbell Flies - 1 work set of 8 – 10 reps
Push Ups – 1 work set of max reps
Friday: Dead Lifts and Traps
Warm up good for this day.
Deadlifts – work set 1: 6 reps ,work set 2: 6 reps, work set 3: 8 reps (weight decreases each work set)
Barbell Shrugs – 2 work sets of 10 – 12 reps
Leg Curls – 2 work sets of 10 – 15 reps
Dumbbell Shrugs – 2 work sets of 10 – 12 reps
Barbell and Dumbbell Shrug Drop set: 1 giant drop set of max reps of barbell shrugs and then max reps of dumbbell shrugs and then drop weight and continue to max out reps on barbell shrugs and dumbbell shrugs, this is for a total of 4 sets.
Saturday: Shoulders
Military Press (Standing or Seated) – 2 work sets of 8 – 10 reps
Dumbbell Shoulder Press (Seated) – 2 work sets of 8 – 10 reps
Side Raises (Standing) – 2 work sets of 10 – 12 reps
Front Raises (Standing) – 2 work sets of 10 – 12 reps (per each arm)
Side Raises (Sitting) – 2 work sets of 10 – 12 reps
Rear Delt Flies – 2 work sets of 10 – 12 reps
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My Motivation Program
I think about my two boys a lot. My 6 year old who I'm trying to raise into a man with values. I picture my 4 year old who was a true blessing and God has his plans for him, though he may have a challenging life he will be loved and he will learn to have the will to overcome his obstacles.
About azmark
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Cheat Foods
Pizza
Supplements
MRM CLA 1250, 180 Softgels
Hopefully try to help cut a few more pounds.
Optimum Gold Standard 100% Casein, 4 Lbs.
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