Another YouTube update on my status,Restocked my fridge and a picture of me currently!

CLICK HERE FOR MY YOUTUBE VIDEO! Recorded it after shopping at Walmart...

What's up everyone! Well the link is above this post of my YouTube Channel video. It's an example of how I eat when carbs are reduced low! I will be moody and tired lol but it has to be done. Hopefully you guys learn something from it. Current look below. 

Progress Pic plus a new YouTube Vlog

What's up everyone! Well a quick update with a progress pic!

                                               March,2013                    Aug,2013

Alot of cardio added, lifting heavy as always and a strict diet!!! 

YouTube

What's up everyone. I know I haven't updated in a long time but I'm making mini Vlog videos on YouTube and hopefully soon I get to make training routine videos. I've been so busy with this contest prep and work that I haven't had time to be on here. Visit my Instagram: @LivingStrongE

YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/LivingStronged

Chest, tri's and some cardio

          What's up everyone!! Well I know I have been slacking with my posts but I add new posts whenever I can. October 5th is getting close for my first show and I've been hitting it a bit harder at the gym lately. Diet hasn't been to bad and it could of been a whole lot better but what I mess up this year will be next year's strong point. Today was probably one of the best training I've done with chest even though my cousin was not there to give me a spot lol but he has done his part in my training. 

          I started of with a pre-workout drink since I was falling asleep at the gym lol. Once I got that in my system, I went and stretched out for a bit. I didn't get enough water in my system today to be honest. 


                                                         Training Routine!

• Cable Chest Flyes: 3 sets of 18,18,12 ( I use this exercise to warm up since my shoulder's suck but I hit it hard)
• Dumbbell Incline Chest Press: 5 sets of 12,10,8,drop set,drop set
• Incline Barbell Bench Press: 3 sets of 12,10,7
• Pec Dec Fly Machine: 3 sets of 12,10,8
• Incline Dumbbell Flyes: 4 sets of 12,10,10,8 (On the final set I go till failure then switch my hand position to chest presses and hit it till failure.)
• Tricep Cable Push Downs: 4 sets f 15,12,12, Dropset
• 25 mins on the elliptical machine (Cardio)

         I've started to add alot of drop sets into my routine and I've seen some pretty decent results at the end of the training session. I take maybe a 30-45 sec break in between and it's not to bad. If you need a spot please go around the gym and find yourself a spotter. Last thing you want is a dumbbell dropping on your face. 
         

Another day at the gym.

    What's up everyone! Haven't been on here for a while. Training and dieting has been alright but could be alot better. I've been slacking to be honest and it's only affecting my results. I've got my NPC card to compete this year in Oct. Life has been decent to me even thought there will be some up and downs along the way. In all I think it will be a great experience which I can't wait for! Whether I place 1st or last, this will give me an idea of what to do next year. With the help of my cousin Mike Marcano who is also competing this year, I've been on track. 

     Today I did chest along with some tricep's and calves. I was pretty tired when I stepped foot in the gym so I took my pre workout drink and sat around for 15 mins till it kicked in. I spent like 2 mins stretching and then once my headphones went in my ears the game was on. 

                                                                     Training Routine:

• Cable Chest Flyes: 3 sets of 12,10,8 (Squeeze that chest! Idk how many times I tell people to contract their chest which really is the whole point of any exercise.)
• Dumbbell Chest Press: 5 sets of 12,10,8,drop set(failure),drop set(failure). 
• barbell bench press: 3 sets of 12,10,3 ( I only did 3 because I did 275 lbs.)
• Incline Dumbbell Flyes: 3 sets of 12,10,8. After I reach the targeted number of reps, I convert the flyes into presses till failure.
• Pec-Dec Machine Flyes: 3 sets of 12,12,10.
• Tricep Cable Push Downs: 4 sets of 12,10,8,drop set (failure)
• Seated Calf Raises: 4 sets all to failure!

  Well as you can see I started going back to my 12,10,8 rep ranges. With the help of my cousin, we came into conclusion that I need to start lifting a bit heavier again. If you guys have any questions, feel free to ask. Hope these routines help those have an idea of what to do in the gym. I'm not saying do the exact same thing I do, just use it as a baseline of an idea of what to do. Everyone has a different goal and body, you have to find what works for YOU!

Chest day with big Mike.

   What's up everyone!! Well today I am updating my blog with yesterday's training session since I had a really great chest workout and left the gym with a sore chest. I also submitted my registration form for NPC Men's Physique this past week. I'm crazy excited about it and can't wait! My dream's are slowly unfolding as days and nights pass by. My life is steadily going really great and nothing can stop me at this point. I want to thank everyone in advance for taking time to read my blogs and posts. If you want to do something in life, go out and get it! Simple as that. If you are getting things handed to you or are expecting people to hand things to you in life then you are living in the wrong planet.

  I trained with my cousin Mike Marcano <------(Link to his Facebook) who has been coaching me and helping me along the way. We went in hard yesterday with chest and a bit of triceps. Remember to always stretch and warm up before performing any exercises. You want your joints loose, not frozen over. I admit there are many times I don't stretch but I will tell YOU! to stretch. Don't wait till you get an injury to find out why you need to stretch. Also make sure to stay hydrated! 

                                                       Chest Training Day!

• Seated cable crossovers: 4 sets of 15,15,12,10 (Make sure to get the squeeze)
• Hammer Strength Incline press: 3 sets of 15,12,10
• Incline dumbbell press: 5 sets of 12,12,10, Drop set, Drop set ( This really had me tired lmao)
• Hammer strength decline press: 3 sets of 15,15,12
• Pec Dec Fly Machine: 3 sets of 15,10, 8 (Last set I did one arm at a time)
• Tricep rope pull downs: 6 sets of 15,12,12,Drop set, Drop set, Drop set
• I've done some push ups in between some sets to get that blood rushing and to get that pump!

This is pretty much what we did. I went to his gym to do these since my gym doesn't carry Hammer Strength machines (Wack). In all I had a great chest pump and if you have proper form and the correct contraction then your chest will grow. Diet is all a really big key to everything. My diet is on/off at times and I know I should be 100% with my diet but there are times where there isn't enough, so I have to compensate with processed foods at times. I will update once again really soon. Thank you!

You either reach failure or go home today.

   What's up everyone!!!!!!!!!!! It's been a while since I have updated my page. I've been busy lately and my personal training career isn't going bad. My first show is coming up real soon in October and I'm ready to purchase the registration form for the NPC Men's Physique in two weeks and I'm nervous and excited as hell at the same time! I'm not gonna lie, my training has been great lately but my diet has been on and off (clean & dirty). Though my diet hasn't been on point, I've gained 40 lbs since I came up from Florida. Cardio has been added to my routines everyday and abs I do it whenever I feel like it.

    I want to thank my cousin, best friend and coach Mike Marcano <----(Facebook page) for being there every single fucking step of the way in getting myself into this show. He has helped me out with supplementation from MHP and MuscleMeds <----- (Facebook pages). These supplements have been a big part of my everyday life and has helped better my physique. He has also been there to help me push out those last reps when I needed the motivation. He has done to much and I really thank you! (if you are reading this lol). 

  Today I killed chest, shoulder's and calves. I had to drink my pre-workout since I was SHOT today. I was extremely tired, so in order to wake up I take a pre workout 20 mins before training. After it started to kick in (skin felt tingly from the beta alanine) I mixed my BCAA's Amino Decanate Lime flavor which I take during my training. So once I was done running around the gym preparing all this, I went and foam rolled my back and stretched out my body to warm up a bit.

                                                         My training routine for today!

•  Seated Rear Delt Dumbbell Raises- 3 sets of 15,12,failure. I started with rear delts since I lack in the area, so it is always best IMO to start of with your weak or lagging parts.
• Standing Side Delt Dumbbell Raises- 3 sets of 15,12,failure.
• Standing Front Delt Dumbbell Raises- 3 sets of 12,10,failure.
• Military Presses- 3 sets of 15,12,failure.
• Standing DB Trap Raises/Shrugs- 4 sets of 15,12,failure, dropset and burnout.
• Incline DB Chest Press- 12,10,failure.
• Cable Chest Flyes (I've switched the positions after 3 sets since the cable positions are adjustable) 3 sets of 15,12,failure (High Position), 3 sets of 15,12,failure (Lower Position).
• Cable Side Delt Raises (One Arm At A Time)- 3 sets of 13,12,failure.
• Pec Dec Machine Flyes- 3 sets of 15,15,failure
• Seated Clave Raises- 3 sets of failure.
• 35 mins of cardio (10 mins on the stair master) (25 mins on the elliptical)

   I've hit chest atleast twice a week, Triceps two-three times a week, Rear delts twice a week, Calves 3-4 times a week. I basically hit everything ATLEAST twice a week now. I want to bring everything out a bit more. With this type of training supplementation and diet is critical for full recovery but since diet is expensive $$$$$$$ I do with what I have. Supplements I'm pretty good with for now. I've still got a lot of work to do and I won't stop till the day I walk on that stage. In all I want to thank everyone who takes a bit of time to read my blogs and I want to thank all of those who have supported me and haven't stopped supporting me. I will keep in touch with another update soon!