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grahamr Graham, male (US | Customer Service Rep)
my goal: Gain Muscle

Welp, I'm at a constant 225 now. Supplementation is getting more dialed in, looking forward to competing again next April.

height: 6'1"
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weight: 215 Lbs.
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body fat: 12%
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gym: Granite Street Gym
Fit Status /// View History

added a cardio day...we will see lol

May 25, 2012 5:38pm
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Background

When I Started: Jun 2007
HOW I STARTED:

I found myself home from college after my freshman year, during which I played baseball but realized I wasnt going anywhere with it. I knew I didnt want to be the "use to" guy, like yeah I "use to" do this or I "use to" do that so I decided I was going to make the most of my time by hittin the local gym and after two weeks of working out I was completely addicted. I love feeling pumped after getting out of the gym and working out has become my passion and my profession.

WHY I LOVE IT:

Bodybuilding is what I have grown to love because it is so many things. It is stress relief, a social outlet, a goal, a lifestyle, an identity, and a way to earn respect. Bodybuilding is also a form of security, it will always be there for you, even when no one else can relate to you, remember 200lbs. is always 200lbs.

grahamr's Progress & Goals

Progress Photos
Dec 11, 2008
Oct 2, 2009 Taken after a high carb day and week. Carrying quite a ...

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Lbs.
2008-12-12, 2009-02-04, 2009-02-18, 2009-02-20, 2009-02-24, 2009-03-05, 2009-03-11, 2009-04-03, 2009-04-06, 2009-04-17, 2009-04-25, 2009-04-30, 2009-05-07, 2009-05-11, 2009-05-28, 2009-07-12, 2009-08-21, 2009-10-03, 2010-04-06
202.0, 188.0, 187.0, 185.0, 187.0, 181.0, 179.5, 173.5, 174.5, 173.0, 173.0, 185.5, 189.0, 188.0, 195.0, 207.0, 213.0, 214.0, 215.0
TIME UNTIL GOAL: No Goal
Start: 202 Lbs. Goal: No Goal Weight
%
2008-12-12, 2009-02-04, 2009-02-18, 2009-02-20, 2009-02-24, 2009-05-28, 2009-07-12, 2009-08-21, 2010-04-06
7.5, 6.0, 4.2, 4.2, 4.2, 9.0, 11.0, 11.9, 12.0
TIME UNTIL GOAL: No Goal
Start: 7.5% Goal: No Body Fat Goal
Lbs.
2008-12-12, 2009-02-04, 2009-02-18, 2009-02-20, 2009-02-24, 2009-03-05, 2009-05-28, 2009-07-12, 2009-08-21, 2010-04-06
186.9, 176.7, 179.1, 177.2, 179.1, 173.4, 177.4, 184.2, 187.7, 189.2
Current LBM: 189.2 Lbs. Apr 06, 2010
Latest Bodystats
Neck
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Chest
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Forearms
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Hips
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Calves
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Shoulders
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Arms
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Apr 17, 2009
Thighs
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Total Weight
202Lbs.
BODY FAT
LEAN BODY MASS
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 214Lbs. to 215Lbs.
1Lbs. gain in the last 185 days
Apr 6, 2010
Total Weight
215Lbs.
BODY FAT
LEAN BODY MASS
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 214Lbs. to 215Lbs.
1Lbs. gain in the last 185 days
Apr 6, 2010
Goal Weight
N/A
BODY FAT
LEAN BODY MASS
this member has not entered weight or body fat goal
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 214Lbs. to 215Lbs.
1Lbs. gain in the last 185 days
Apr 6, 2010
 
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grahamr's Program

  • WORKOUT
  • NUTRITION
  • SUPPLEMENTS
  • MOTIVATION

My Workout Program View My Full Workout Program

My Workout Program

I do not stick rigidly to this set and rep scheme, many of my workouts are based on how I feel that day and I use the priority principle to focus on areas that really need improvement

Monday
Back & Biceps
-Bent-Over Barbell Row – 6 Sets, Reps: 20, 15, 12, 10, 8, 5
-Seated Cable Row – 6 Sets, Reps: 20, 15, 12, 10, 8, 5
-Lat Pull-Down – 6 sets, Reps: 20, 15, 12, 10, 8, 5
-Close Grip Pull-Down – 4 Sets, Reps: 15, 12, 10, 8
-Standing Dumbbell Curl – 4 sets, Reps: 15, 12, 10, 8
-15 min. cardio recumbent bike

Tuesday
Chest & Triceps
-Barbell Flat-Bench Press – 4 sets, Reps: 20, 15, 10, 8
-Superset:Incline Dumbbell Press – until failure
Incline Dumbbell Fly – until failure
-Decline Press – 6 sets, Reps: 10, 8, 5, 5, 5, 5 (Heavy)
-Cable Cross-Over – 4 sets, Reps: 15, 12, 10, 8
-Skull Crushers – 4 sets, Until failure starting heavy and reducing weight each set
-Un-weighted Bar Dips – 4 sets, until failure
-15 min. cardio recumbent bike

Wednesday
Rest

Thursday
Legs
-Leg Extension – 4 sets, Reps: 20, 15, 12, 10
-Prone Leg Curl – 4 sets, Reps: 20, 15, 12, 10
-Hack Squat – 4 sets, Reps: 15, 12, 10, 8
-Straight Leg Deadlift – 4 sets, Reps: 15, 12, 10, 8
-Leg Press – 4 sets, Reps: 10, 8, 8, 6
-15 min. cardio recumbent bike

Friday
Shoulders
-Rotator Cuff Circuit – 3 sets, 12 reps each movement
-Superset – 4 sets:Barbell Shrugs – until failure
Dumbbell Shrugs – 10 reps each set
-Superset – 4 sets:Front Raises – 12 reps
Bent Over Dumbbell Fly – 12 reps
-Arnold Press – 4 sets, Reps, 12, 10, 10, 8
-Machine Military Press – 4 sets 15, 12, 10, 8
-15 min. cardio recumbent bike.

Saturday
Rest -- maybe some cardio

Sunday
Rest

My Nutrition Program View My Full Nutrition Program

grahamr has not added any program information.

My Supplement Program View My Full Supplement Program

grahamr has not added any program information.

My Motivation Program View My Full Motivation Program

My Motivation Program

Knowing that the decisions I make in the gym every day influence my friends and family to adopt and keep a healthy lifestyle.

What grahamr is up to

grahamr is now friends with ARSW1.

Apr 23, 2012

About grahamr

About Me:
My Favorites:
Fitness Books
Arnold's Encyclopedia
Cheat Foods
peanut butter
Workout Music
Lamb of God
Contest History:
Flint/Mid-Michigan Bodybuilding, Figure, Fitness, Apr 25, 2009
Organization: NPC
Location: Michigan, United States
Level: Amateur Type: Men's Bodybuilding Place: 6
Lifting Stats:
Bench Press Latest Update: Apr 6, 2010 315Lbs.
Squats Latest Update: May 16, 2010 417Lbs.
Deadlift Latest Update: Apr 6, 2010 421Lbs.
Bicep Curl Latest Update: Feb 24, 2009 115Lbs.
Barbell Rows Latest Update: Apr 6, 2010 355Lbs.
Overhead Press Latest Update: Oct 3, 2009 175Lbs.

Latest Forum Posts

This member has not added any forum posts.

Latest BodyBlog Entries

Been a while

Posted in Training  :  Dec 28, 2010 6:15pm
Well its been quite a while since I have posted anything on here but its been because I have been busy at work.  Started a new job and its pretty much the best job ever.  I work for Europa Sports Products, if you dont know who they are you will soon enough.  Lifts have been great, still bulking and working on putting on size.  Hoping to compete early next year and I mean it this time.  Excited though for the summer its baseball time and time to get reaquainted with the sun at the pool.  Anyway thats all for now.

Rest

Posted in Training  :  Dec 28, 2010 6:15pm
Oh man I have had quite a week this week as far as work goes and workouts.  Yesterday I didnt think I got a good chest workout in but when I woke up this morning it felt like I got the best chest workout ever....I was sore.  Today I crushed back and tomorrow will destroy my legs.  Then its time for some rest.  Four whole days of rest until monday and then I will get back to busting it like no other.  I dont know about anyone else but I find getting rest almost harder than working out.  My workouts are my time to myself and its time for me to do what I like to do.&...

Bulking

Posted in Training  :  Dec 28, 2010 6:15pm
Well its been a while since I have posted on here and I think its time to start once again.  I have been bulking since I competed for the first time.  As it stands now I am going to compete March 20th in Cleveland Ohio and then on April 17th in Columbus Ohio.  The show on the 17th is a pro-qualifier so this year I am getting really serious about competing.  I am carrying quite a bit of weight this off season and cant wait to cut down and walk around completely peeled.  Overall my bulking phase has been quite successful I have put on at least 10lbs of solid mass so the...

Visitor Comments

71sj
71sj hey gram u GOTTA build like none other in great impressive vigor and vibrant looking in the face as well as in general well if u please add me for long term for similar not even close to my pics lol well thanks i really appreciate sared he is a GREAT guy in all aspects thanks u know about the excalibur in december in california and the mr. america in the same place? look those shows up if u ever get a chance to do those shows u can add me in my live id too just in case u need to reach me there Sep 15, 2011 11:08am
Going4Swole
Going4Swole Hey Graham, how's it going? Jun 9, 2011 6:30am
modernconan
modernconan great job, man looking jacked! Apr 14, 2011 3:24pm
Lostsurf2k3
Lostsurf2k3 Good work man. Apr 11, 2011 7:15am
techie4life22
techie4life22 love ur abs man!! Nov 12, 2010 7:56am
cpgreene_old
cpgreene_old Cool bro..Im near Matthews. Had to take a break for a couple weeks....got too busy at work. About to get back into it though! Jul 20, 2010 8:20pm
dsegersmusicman
dsegersmusicman SOUNDS GOOD G!!! THE SHOW IS AUG 7TH, JUST GOOGLE "USC UPSTATE CLASSIC". BLESSINGS, DAVE. Jul 19, 2010 7:11am
dsegersmusicman
dsegersmusicman HOW'S THE SIZE GAINS GOING DOWN THERE BROTHER??? HOPE ALL IS WELL BALANCING THE PHYSICAL & SPIRITUAL. GIMME A SHOUT G. GONNA CHECK OUT THE UPSTATE IN SPARTANBURG NEXT MONTH. BLESSINGS, DAVE. Jul 16, 2010 7:43am
amaral5
amaral5 Thanks for the kind words, Graham. If it's any consolation, I wish I had your core. Very impressive. My workouts are going pretty well, having to battle the heat & humidity; sometimes not getting them in till late; but at least getting them in. Thanks for adding me & keep up the awesome work. Jul 14, 2010 9:03pm
Brandon31588
Brandon31588 Thanks for the add! May 19, 2010 10:11pm
rubenramos2
rubenramos2 Graham, its good to hear from you. I am still at it and doing a cut for a challenge, got about 8 weeks to go. I need to kick it up a couple notches though. I am getting stronger and bldg more muscle but the fat is slow to come off. Any comps on the horizon? Stay in touch. Apr 26, 2010 8:01pm
chenanius
chenanius you know it bud... reach your limitations.. then surpass them! Dec 5, 2009 1:22am
Philip_Hungary
Philip_Hungary Hi bro! Great phisique! especially abs looking so cool on profile pic! Dec 3, 2009 3:44pm
TrailrParkTrash
TrailrParkTrash looking pumped Graham! Oct 24, 2009 4:58am
socalbeachjock
socalbeachjock A break is good every now and then. Its legs day for me. What is your routine like? I need all the help i can get in the leg development. Oct 21, 2009 7:27pm
socalbeachjock
socalbeachjock hey man hows training going this week? Oct 21, 2009 9:16am
saredhabibi
saredhabibi hey bro. I just joke about Balleys. here is not the best gym. Too commercial! LA is lesser of 2 evils, and depends on area, as to design of LA fitness. The one i go is intense and full of competitors, male and female. so is good for motivation. Bravo on awesome physique! Oct 6, 2009 8:16pm
OboePlayaz1988
OboePlayaz1988 Hello grahamnr. Congrats on being amateur of the week. I liked a lot of your responses in the interview they give you to fill out =) Best of luck to you in the accomplishment of your goals. Christopher Oct 6, 2009 11:50am
prodigycp
prodigycp good just tryin to pack on some mass Oct 5, 2009 8:51pm
prodigycp
prodigycp good job bein bber of the week.keep up the good work! Oct 5, 2009 9:47am
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