Wednesday, February 27, 2008

feb 27

Yesterday I blasted chest in Brewster. The workout was the best I have had in a while, so I am going to list it...
The Incline was all hogged up by some kids, and I diddnt feel like wating, so I used the smith machine. This particular smith machine has an extra thick bar that I am totally not a fan of! after i warmed up, my work sets were: Incline smith- 315-8
365-6
365-6
225-32(just to really burn it out)
next I moved to the hammer strength Incline where i started with 2 45s on each side for 10, then 3 for 10, 3 and a quarter for 8 and finally 4 45s for 8.
Then i went on to do decline flys 3 sets of 15 with 45lb dumbbells. and finally, Incline flys 4 sets of 15 with 50 lb dumbbells, nice and slow, extra strict!

Today I went to see my man DR. Mike at Physical Synergy in Fairfield. DR. Mike works on me from head to toe! Tomorrow I am leaving for the Arnold Classic, this will be my first one, I cant wait. I will blog all about it when I return! until then Have a great week and enjoy the weekend!

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

feb 26

Yesterday I had to train legs without my new monday squat partner Scott Perlman. I had a decent workout, but it wasn't the same without him. I also think I caught my buddy teds head cold, so I had a hard time breathing yesterday, I am still fairly congested today. I had a great chest workout at NYSC last week, today I am back in brewster and I am hoping to build on what I did last week. This week will be my last week of incline barbell presses. Next week I will be moving into a flat barbell phase for a while. The incline barbell has done me well, but its time to switch it up and keep my body guessing. Your body will adapt to the stress you put it through pretty fast, so variety is important!

Monday, February 25, 2008

feb 25

Here is a quick recap of my weekend...Saturday, i made the trip over to New Haven Golds to train Arms, I met up with my boy, Big Evan Centopani who was training hams and calves. Evan is looking huge, and his legs are growing like crazy! I got to see my buddy Jerry Montanari, but I didnt get to see my man Kenny Wallach. Next time Kenny! Sunday i went over to my buddy marks for a while, but other than that I just relaxed. Today is big leg day, Im ready to tear it up! Looking at Evans legs gave me even more motivation, I know what I have to do!

Friday, February 22, 2008

feb 22

SHOUT OUT TO MARLENE IN PENNSYLVANIA!
yesterday I went to a place called Physical Synergy in Fairfield CT, where I met Dr. Mike who works on my buddies Evan Centopani and also occasionally on Guy Cisternino. Dr. Mike is an ART master and I think joining forces with hm is really going to help my progress! stay tuned for more on that soon. Well, even though we are buried in snow, I still managed to make it to NYSC to train shoulders today, Nicole came with me, and I was surprised that besides my partner Ted, there were a fair amount of people in the gym. This kind of weather separates the real iron warriors from the fair weathered lifters! 1 more week and I will be in Ohio for the Arnold Classic, I cant wait!!!

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

feb 20

I trained at New York Sports club in danbury yesterday for a change of scenery. I had the best chest workout, much stronger and more pumped than I have been in a while. My shoulder wasn't bothering me that much, and I was able to hit 315 for sets of 8 on the incline. I am very sore today. I am off from the gym, but I am heading out to Fairfield to see a chiropractor that specializes in ART therapy. hopefully he can fix me up!

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

feb 19

here's a summary of the past few days...Phil Heath blew away everyone at the IRONMAN, I was not there, but I saw enough in the pics, Gustavo Badell looked pretty good and deserved 2nd. Tony Freeman was off again, and finally decided to go back to working with Dave Palumbo! my weight is back up to 261. American Gladiators is done for the season, and I want to wish my friend "Fury" a speedy recovery, she tore her ACL and badly damaged her knee in the semi finals(that's why you didn't see her in any events in the finals) It has been 5 weeks since her surgery and she is off crutches in the gym training all ready! That's a real Gladiator in my book! Good luck on a speedy recovery miss Reed!
Yesterday was legs with my new Partner on leg day Scott Perlman, we have had Back to Back kick ass workouts and I know my legs are gonna be much better by the time I get on stage again!
BTW- more updates are up in my members section, be sure to check them out!

Saturday, February 16, 2008

feb 16

I did a photo shoot with Nicole for American Physique Body wear yesterday, I dehydrated my self for 1 day and managed to loose 7 lbs! I just needed to make sure my abs were tight when I got there, and they were, I am pretty happy to say that i was looking pretty shredded at 254 lbs, now I want to put that 7 lbs back on by the end of the weekend! Last nite I went out with my buddies Mark, Phil, and Ray for my birthday, we all had a fun time, but today I was definitely feeling the effects of my late nite! I managed to have a really good arm workout today at NYSC in danbury and now I'm off to OUTBACK! enjoy your saturday everyone!

Thursday, February 14, 2008

feb 14

Happy Valentines Day everyone. Yesterday was my good buddy and mentor, Dave Palumbo's 40th Birthday party down in Long Island at a restaurant named Piccolos. The party was a surprise organized by Colette Nelson (Dave's fiancee) Dave was truly surprised when he got there, and we all had a great time. Guests included, the Smalley bros, Guy, Dom, Big Evan, Billy Guns, Joel, Vanessa, Nicole, Rick Collins and a bunch of Dave's close friend from the Ny area. Today my day is pretty crazy, I have to go get a quick workout in real quick and then I have to get a haircut, run home to shower and then go get a professional spray tan done for my photo shoot tomorrow! I gotta get movin!

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

feb 13

Yesterday I was really pressed for time, and the snow caused accidents everywhere, so by the time my training partner and I arrived at the gym to train, I only had about 40 Minn to get started and finish, before my next client! I managed to blast chest very hard and fast, although my partner had a really tough time keeping up with the pace! Someone needs to work on there stamina! Today I am off, but I have to drive into Long Island later which is probably going to suck! Tomorrow I have to bring our little girl kitty Bella to the vet to get fixed bright and early in the A.M. Thats all for today.

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

feb 12

I had a really great workout yesterday. my best squat in a long time! big thanks to my buddy Scott Perlman who was an awesome training partner yesterday! my legs are extra sore today, unfortunately my right knee is very achy today as well. I'm going to have to pay close attention to it. Today is chest, back to the heavy incline barbell press for a while. my photo shoot for American Physique Body wear will be on Friday, I will keep you posted on how that goes!

Sunday, February 10, 2008

feb 10

Shout out to everyone who came to Docs Nutrition in Carmel NY yesterday. Dave gave a seminar from 1-5 and I was there with Guy Cisternino repping species. HUGE shout out to Greg Valentino who came by and had me absolutely rolling on the floor with laughter! There was a big turnout yesterday and I got to meet some really nice people. Today im just relaxing, my shoulder is really messed up, I can barely lift it, guess I need to get my ass into the doctor! thats all for today, enjoy the rest of the weekend!

Friday, February 8, 2008

feb 8

yesterday was back, i had a great workout, i did some dead lifts for the first time in a while. my bad shoulder is really hurting today, i was going to go for ART, but my schedule wont allow it today. I have shoulders today so it should be interesting since i cant lift my shoulder over my head without pain! just a reminder to everyone that i will be at Docs house of Nutrition in Carmel NY tomorrow at 1 with dave palumbo, be sure to stop by if your in the area.

Thursday, February 7, 2008

NEW UPDATES!!!

Check out another new gallery from california in my members section!

feb 7

Yesterday was my birthday. 27 years old now. Everyone was asking me if i was going to outback steakhouse to celebrate, but for once i wasnt. Instead i took my family to Bungalow, my friends restaurant in croton falls. we had a great time, and my family loved the food! Today im back in the gym for back. i have decided that today is gonna be my last day of "old school" T-bar rows for a while. Next week im gonna start getting into regular barbell rows. should be interesting!
just want to let everyone know that I will be at Tommy 2Ks in Carmel NY on saturday from 1-5 with Dave Palumbo promoting Species and helping Dave give a hardcore seminar. I encourage everyone in the area to come down!

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

CURRENT STATS

OK, since so many people have been asking me my stats lately I have decided to make them public. here are the current measurements...

HEIGHT 5'10"
WEIGHT 260lbs
WAIST 34in
ARMS 22in
CHEST 53in
FOREARMS 17.5in
QUADS 28in
CALVES 18.5in
NECK 19in

NEW UPDATES!!!

Hey everybody, come check out my new updates im my members section as well as some new pics from my Cali trip in the free gallery!

Monday, February 4, 2008

BACK HOME AGAIN

So im finaly back home again, here is a quick recap of what went on since you last heard from me...
WED- stayed in Palm springs and trained back, went out for sushi and then drove in to venice and checked in to the seashore motel.
THURS- went to the fire house to eat and then went to golds venice to train shouldrs, i saw Silvio Samuel again, as well as Will Harris. That nite, big ben drove me around down town LA to see the various famous sites, including Rodeo drive and parts of Beverly Hills.
FRI- we drove back to palm springs, that nite i went to the gym with junior world champ Dan Hill, i did a lite arm workout and then i went home to pack up all my stuff.
SAT- i left palm springs early and flew into O'HARE international, there i was able to upgrade to 1st class courtesy of my MYSPACE buddy Rick(thanks Rick) I arrived in new york at 5:30, when i first saw Nicole it was like a cheesey movie seen, we both satarted running to each other until we met with a huge hug and kiss! I missed her so much! that nite i watched the new ufc debut of Brock Lesner, he lost to Frank Mir, but i think he has alot of potential.
SUN- Superbowl, i was pretty dissapointed, the game was borring until the last 4 minn, i cant believe the Pats lost, what a waste of a season! at least the comercials were good!

Now its back to reality, i have legs today, my back is still very sore. I have a photo shoot for AMERICAN PHYSIQUE BODYWEAR on wed, wich is also my birthday. New pics will be up soon from my trip in my members section, also stay tuned for some video clips!