What pushes someone........

What pushes someone to continually train harder, smarter and more intensely; to be disciplined in their eating and sleeping; to supplement correctly; and to make the so called "Sacrifices" to realize their goals and make their dreams a reality. The knowledge that no matter what the so called "Price" is, that you are more than worth it!!

 

 



Intra-rep Pauses

Over my years of studying I've read a lot about the great results that the old school strength and physique legends got from Intra-rep Pauses. And I know that both Mike and Ray Mentzer used them in their training a lot, with great results. So, I decided it was time to try them.

On this training cycle I've added them into three of my six training days a week. Using them on my Pull-ups, Barbell Curls, Triceps Pressdowns, Incline Presses, Behind the Neck Pulldowns and Overhead Presses on the 2nd day of training for each of them. And I've been loving them.

Here's a nice way to incorporate them using the Pull-up. Take a nice slow and deliberate pull to the mid-point, then pause and hold for a 10 seconds static contraction, then take another 5 seconds to finish pulling to the top. From there, lower slowly and deliberately for 5 seconds to the midpoint, then hold for another 10 seconds static contraction, then finish by taking 5 seconds to lower to the bottom.

It's a great way to stimulate the     muscles in a very different manner. And a great tool to add to the arsenal.

Here's a pic, and the link to the video is:  https://youtu.be/zzmWZyU2dVI

Happy Flex Friday

Happy Flex Friday Y'All!!

 

 

Have an amazing day and an

 

Incredible weekend!!

 

 

 

 

 

 



No matter what the comercials for different gadgets say.......

No matter what the different commercials for the different "Exercise Gizmos" tell you, there's one truth that cannot be denied.

Abs may be created in the gym, but they are Revealed in the Kitchen.

How do you know if you're losing body fat?

One of the Questions that I've received a ton over the last few decades of being a professional in this business is: "Brett, how do I know if I'm losing body fat while I'm losing weight?"

A great question, and a surprisingly simple answer.

If you're losing body fat, what's left? The answer, of course, is muscle tissue.

So, if you're losing body fat, you will be looking more toned, leaner, more muscular and more chiseled.

If, however, you're getting smaller, but you're still looking like your pudgier self; well, then you're not losing body fat, you're losing muscle. Which will weaken your metabolism and basically guarantee that you'll gain all the weight back plus interest.

So, always make sure that you're becoming more chiseled, leaner, more muscular and you can guarantee that you're losing body fat and your changes have a much better chance of being permanent.

 

 

Having some fun with the Pinkster

Having a little Too Much Fun

 

Coming up with poses that include

 

Pinkie the Super Star!

 

 

 

 



The Return of Pinkie the Superstar

It's the Return of Photo Bomber Extraordinaire

Pinkie the SuperStar!!

 

Lol!!

 

 



Happy Halloween and Happy Muscle Up Monday!!

Happy Halloween!!

 

And

 

Happy Muscle Up Monday!!

 

 

Flow with.....

"Flow with whatever may happen

And let your mind be free. Stay centered

By accepting whatever you are doing.

This is the Ultimate."

-- Chuang-Tzu

 

 



Mass Building update

It's awesome to see that after 12 weeks on my mass building cycle I'm officially 15 pounds heavier. And, with only a slight blurring of definition, it's even more awesome that the vast majority of the gain is good quality muscle mass!!

Last week of the mass building phase and it's going great!!

This week is the last week

of the Mass Building Phase

and it's awesome to see the good quality

mass coming along without

much loss of definition.

 

 

 



Photo Bombed, lol

Got Photo Bombed By

Pinkie the Bear

While Getting the

Flex Friday Pose Ready

Lol!!!

 

 

 



It's nice when.....

It's nice when the mass building phase is coming along =)

Happy Muscle up Monday

Happy Muscle Up Monday!!

 

 

 

 



Happy Flex Friday Y'all!!

Happy Flex Friday!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Muscle Up Monday!

Happy Muscle Up Monday!!

 

In honor of Muscle up Monday

 

Pinkie the Bear Decided to get her pump on!!

 

 

However, she's still trying to figure out

 

what to do with the bigger Kettlebells!    

 

Lol!!

 

 

And just for the heck of it

And Just For the Heck Of It,

 

Some Front Double Biceps Poses.

 

=)

 

 

 

 



What counts.....

"What counts is not the number of hours you put in,

But what you put into those hours."

 

 



Why?

Why?

 

 

Because Mass Building

 

Is  A Hell Of A Lot

 

Of Fun!!

 

That's Why!!

 

 

 



A few words from....

A Few Inspiring Words From

 

Mike Mentzer,

 

 

"Renunciation is not part of my vocabulary, and you should exclude it from yours. Don't vanish into the vast swamp of mediocrity by believing that maturity is gained by abandoning one's ideals, values, goals and ultimately self-esteem. Hold onto that Noble Vision. Don't betray that Fire. Give it shape, reality and purpose. Let your muscle serve as an expression of your victorious will and your glorious reason. Don't just be -- be the Greatest You that You can Possibly Be."

 

-- Mike Mentzer.

 

 

 

 



It's nice to know......

It's nice to know that even though

I haven't practiced any Rings Skills

In almost a year,

There really isn't any rust

On it! Played around on the Rings for

A few minutes this morning!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How's the new mass cycle going?

The New Mass Cycle is going great!!

 

Just starting out week 6 and

 

already up  by 8 pounds of muscle

 

with really no fat gain!

 

Awesome training cycle!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Happy Muscle Up Monday

Happy Muscle Up Monday!!

 

Go Out and Make This an Incredible

 

Week!!

 

 



Happy Flex Friday!!

Happy Flex Friday Everyone. I hope that you all have an amazing Friday and a Great weekend!!

 

 

 

 



A great one for the Upper Back

Here's a great super set for the upper back. The final one of the night for me before moving onto the mid back. 10 barbell Power Shrugs with 505 pounds followed immediately by 20 Dumbbell Shrugs with a pair of 95 pounders. Great stuff.

 

 

 

After 3 weeks.....

After week 3 of the new training cycle I've officially added 6 pounds of pure muscle. Not bad at all =)

Nothing can stop...

 

 

 

 "Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude." - Thomas Jefferson