Author Topic: update: 2 and a half weeks out from nationals (Read 65305 times)

Lift Studios · « **Reply #25 on:** October 31, 2007, 04:49:12 PM »

Sic conditioning Alex. Good luck in Dallas.

Ron · « **Reply #26 on:** October 31, 2007, 04:50:10 PM »

You will do very well at Nationals! Awesome! Incredible conditioning! Would love to see you get your pro card there!

Alex A · « **Reply #27 on:** October 31, 2007, 05:00:53 PM »

Quote from: tommywishbone on October 31, 2007, 04:48:09 PM

What type of footware do you advise pre-contest? Do you have a favorite color?

Oh, you're close very close. Nice work.

I dont wear any particular brand, I think Adiddas. I like black shoes, they stay clean longer.

Thanks Issac and Ron. I plan on bringing the best I can to the show, then It will be out of my hands. I still have 2 weeks to get drier and harder. Keep an eye out for me though, thanks alex

wes · « **Reply #28 on:** October 31, 2007, 05:08:50 PM »

Dude you`re as grainy as hell !!

Stay on point!

The Squadfather · « **Reply #29 on:** October 31, 2007, 05:11:20 PM »

looking awesome Alex, ripped to shreds, good work.

The Coach · « **Reply #30 on:** October 31, 2007, 05:11:38 PM »

That is SHREDDED!!

Hey Alex, do you train at the Golds in Venice? If so I think we'll be meeting if you're the same Alex that a friend mentioned!

The Coach · « **Reply #31 on:** October 31, 2007, 05:15:06 PM »

Quote from: tommywishbone on October 31, 2007, 04:48:09 PM

Oh, you're close very close. Nice work.

He's there!!

tu_holmes · « **Reply #32 on:** October 31, 2007, 05:17:49 PM »

Quote from: The Squadfather on October 31, 2007, 05:16:21 PM

his bodyweight doesn't matter jackass, the funny thing is he looks bigger than you and you claim to be 260 and he's 160.

Dude, he looks fucking jacked... Good luck Alex.

slaveboy1980 · « **Reply #33 on:** October 31, 2007, 05:19:28 PM »

Quote from: Alex A on October 31, 2007, 03:22:04 PM

I thought I would share some most recent pics with you guys. Things are going good with my contest prep and i feel I'm almost ready.

Maybe I can answer some questions before you ask. For those who don't know, there are weight classes at nationals. I'm probably going to be a lightweight, and weigh in at 154lbs. I'm about 160 right now. I'm 5'4". Last time I competed I won the lightweight class at the USA in 2006. I don't think I'm the greatest or the best. I'm just competing against those in my weight class. Last time I posted there were some pretty non important questions, such as: whats my blood pressure like? whats up with the beenie? could you post your cycle? etc. etc. Anyways, here goes...

be very careful so you dont loose too much mass the last 2 weeks.

Alex A · « **Reply #34 on:** October 31, 2007, 05:33:39 PM »

Thanks Squadfather, Wes, coach and everyone! Im working hard and its paying off. Im pretty much doing it alone, but I do have my wife on my side. Im just a regular guy, wife, kid, full time job, house, pets, stress, plenty to keep me busy.

I train at North Hollywood Golds. Old school gym, Albert Beckles, Nicky Fuller train there daily. Its a good place. I dont hang around though, just train and hit the road. Im usually in a hurry to pick up my daughter from school. Its all good though, peace folks!

wes · « **Reply #35 on:** October 31, 2007, 05:34:02 PM »

I doubt if Alex will lose any size since he eats a clean pre-contest type diet yearlong and does cardio all the time.

Definately getting a pro-card at the Nats.

slaveboy1980 · « **Reply #36 on:** October 31, 2007, 05:35:17 PM »

Quote from: Alex A on October 31, 2007, 05:33:39 PM

Thanks Squadfather, Wes, coach and everyone! Im working hard and its paying off. Im pretty much doing it alone, but I do have my wife on my side. Im just a regular guy, wife, kid, full time job, house, pets, stress, plenty to keep me busy.

I train at North Hollywood Golds. Old school gym, Albert Beckles, Nicky Fuller train there daily. Its a good place. I dont hang around though, just train and hit the road. Im usually in a hurry to pick up my daughter from school. Its all good though, peace folks!

GOD BLESS THY ETERNAL SOUL

insidescoop · « **Reply #37 on:** October 31, 2007, 05:36:39 PM »

FANTASTIC

Good luck....you look CRAZY!!!!

The Squadfather · « **Reply #38 on:** October 31, 2007, 05:37:40 PM »

Quote from: wes on October 31, 2007, 05:34:02 PM

I doubt if Alex will lose any size since he eats a clean pre-contest type diet yearlong and does cardio all the time.

Definately getting a pro-card at the Nats.

i agree, he looks excellent, the real fuccking crime is that once he gets to the pros he'll have a hard time if he wants to compete because of all the huge behemoths competing who are huge everywhere, stomach, heads, everywhere and it's a fuccking shame that a guy who looks this awesome shouldn't get some attention in the pro ranks.

wes · « **Reply #39 on:** October 31, 2007, 05:38:30 PM »

Being that ripped creates an illusion of being much bigger.

The Coach · « **Reply #40 on:** October 31, 2007, 05:40:23 PM »

Quote from: wes on October 31, 2007, 05:38:30 PM

Being that ripped creates an illusion of being much bigger.

Shit....does that mean I'll have to be 160 as well

??

wes · « **Reply #41 on:** October 31, 2007, 05:40:43 PM »

Dave,I definately agree but a pro-card can help a guy out as far as sponsorships,endorsements,and personal training.

A damn shame that some of the lighter guys get overlooked once they turn pro.

Too many of them however try to play the size game and ruin their physiques actually forgetting what got them the pro-card in the first place.

wes · « **Reply #42 on:** October 31, 2007, 05:45:46 PM »

Quote from: The Coach on October 31, 2007, 05:40:23 PM

Shit....does that mean I'll have to be 160 as well ??

Joe,how ya` looking at present and when is your contest?

Sorry if it`s been posted already.

The Coach · « **Reply #43 on:** October 31, 2007, 05:49:02 PM »

Quote from: wes on October 31, 2007, 05:45:46 PM

Joe,how ya` looking at present and when is your contest?

Sorry if it`s been posted already.

I'm a ahead of schedule with 4 1/2 weeks to go...my weight is fluxuating between 196 (first thing in the morning) and about 201 in the evening, we cut the cheat (carb) days out in about a week or two.

wes · « **Reply #44 on:** October 31, 2007, 05:50:18 PM »

Sounds good bud.......your old adversary Scott Livingstone is kicking a lot of ass in the Over-50 division.

Stay focused bro!

biceps · « **Reply #45 on:** October 31, 2007, 05:55:16 PM »

Quote from: Alex A on October 31, 2007, 04:04:06 PM

I dont count my calories, i really dont count carbs. I just weigh my food. I know what my body needs and I adjust accordingly. I eat about 400 grams of carbs per day. Thats alot for a guy 160ls. I eat, only white rice, and oatmeal with brown sugar for carbs. Steak, chicken breast, turkey breast, eggwhites and lately salmon.

Take out the oatmeal 2 days before contest and replaced with white rice, don't change anything no carb depletion, stop anabolic 10 days out, and drink water till Friday 11 PM, don't take any diuretic (will flat you out). Keep doing the cardio. Don't use any product with cratine.

no one · « **Reply #46 on:** October 31, 2007, 05:59:40 PM »

you look diced and ready.

keep in simple in your last week. the way things stand even water manipulation shoudlnt even be too big a concern. i can't see you needing any type of diuretic come contest time being as lean as you now are, making the balance for filling out less of a chore, but his isnt your first barbq either- you know the deal.

too many guys lose it in the last week with thier water.

keep your plan tight and stick to it. no second guesses.

keep your head, your there.

best of luck.

Alex A · « **Reply #47 on:** October 31, 2007, 06:02:13 PM »

Coach, you must be doing the Excaliber? We will be there. We go to all the Jon Lindsay Shows. Excaliber is a kick ass show, big local show.

Wes, Scott Livingstone does kick some ass. He is a blast from the past, I think the guy won lightweight class at the USA twenty five years ago or something. But I see the guy at every show. He always kicks ass in the masters. Good conditioning for his age especially.

Catch up to you guys later, I have to take my daughter out Trick or Treating now! take care

Farcry · « **Reply #48 on:** October 31, 2007, 06:03:45 PM »

how tall are you?

wes · « **Reply #49 on:** October 31, 2007, 06:21:09 PM »

Yeah,Alex Scotts been around a long time and has made a great comeback.