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Re: 3 WEEKS OUT FROM "THE FLORIDA STATE"
« Reply #25 on: July 31, 2009, 07:33:03 PM »
Quote from: hazbin on July 31, 2009, 07:21:58 PM
hey Mike and Laura!!

you two look awesome. Mike you are in better shape right now than last time on stage. the improvement to your legs is huge.

good luck to both of you.
  THanks haz!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (means a lot to me comming from you bro!)
 also thanks 3Dkiller and of course the ever lovely and nice Stella!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: 3 WEEKS OUT FROM "THE FLORIDA STATE"
« Reply #26 on: July 31, 2009, 07:45:35 PM »
been "hammering the shit" outta my legs since the last show
(Laura chained my ass to the squat rack lol!)

getting there little by little...show by show!

thanks everyone!!!
you guys rox!
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Re: 3 WEEKS OUT FROM "THE FLORIDA STATE"
« Reply #27 on: July 31, 2009, 07:55:43 PM »
Quote from: michael arvilla on July 31, 2009, 07:45:35 PM
been "hammering the shit" outta my legs since the last show
(Laura chained my ass to the squat rack lol!)

getting there little by little...show by show!

thanks everyone!!!
you guys rox!
 ;)

the new cuts in your quads will make them look two inches bigger than if you actually put an inch on them with no cuts. you must be suffering with the diet bro!  if i wasn't such a 'hazbin' i might actually be motivated to train again,lol
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Re: 3 WEEKS OUT FROM "THE FLORIDA STATE"
« Reply #28 on: July 31, 2009, 08:11:19 PM »
Quote from: michael arvilla on July 31, 2009, 05:57:50 PM
3 weeks out  now....................(laura is doing it as well/figure)
mike, your a cool guy and i have never had any problems with you. but..................... ........................ ........................ .tell me you got those tats for free while you were drunk ;D

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Re: 3 WEEKS OUT FROM "THE FLORIDA STATE"
« Reply #29 on: July 31, 2009, 08:23:14 PM »
Quote from: hazbin on July 31, 2009, 07:55:43 PM
the new cuts in your quads will make them look two inches bigger than if you actually put an inch on them with no cuts. you must be suffering with the diet bro!  if i wasn't such a 'hazbin' i might actually be motivated to train again,lol

  Yea  .....it's been a long road (long year lol!) lot of "obstacles" to overcome (Laura's illness etc etc)
 in the end it made us stronger better people!......been dieting for a year!  seems kinna "normal" now  lol!

  and bench......the "tatts" were cool
       in the early 1980's!
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Re: 3 WEEKS OUT FROM "THE FLORIDA STATE"
« Reply #30 on: July 31, 2009, 08:28:24 PM »
Quote from: michael arvilla on July 31, 2009, 07:45:35 PM
been "hammering the shit" outta my legs since the last show
(Laura chained my ass to the squat rack lol!)

And it shows, bro. Looking better than I've ever seen you before, with major improvements in your legs. Laura looks great as always.

Not sure if you've tried 20 rep breathing squats, but they do make a difference to your leg size, thickness and muscularity. Give them a go after the contest so you improve even more for the next one. Just get into it gradually because they are absolutely brutal.

Good luck for the contest.
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Re: 3 WEEKS OUT FROM "THE FLORIDA STATE"
« Reply #31 on: July 31, 2009, 08:30:30 PM »
Oh  man  I thought this was Noles  talk!!!! >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
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Re: 3 WEEKS OUT FROM "THE FLORIDA STATE"
« Reply #32 on: July 31, 2009, 08:40:11 PM »
Quote from: kiwiol on July 31, 2009, 08:28:24 PM
And it shows, bro. Looking better than I've ever seen you before, with major improvements in your legs. Laura looks great as always.

Not sure if you've tried 20 rep breathing squats, but they do make a difference to your leg size, thickness and muscularity. Give them a go after the contest so you improve even more for the next one. Just get into it gradually because they are absolutely brutal.

Good luck for the contest.
wow........thank you kiwiol!!!
  what are the "20 rep breathing squats? ...like to give em a try now to be honest with ya!
   
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Re: 3 WEEKS OUT FROM "THE FLORIDA STATE"
« Reply #33 on: July 31, 2009, 08:51:29 PM »
Quote from: michael arvilla on July 31, 2009, 08:40:11 PM
wow........thank you kiwiol!!!
  what are the "20 rep breathing squats? ...like to give em a try now to be honest with ya!
   

You're welcome.

Here's a link that tells you about the breathing squats routine. I figured you'd improve more by working on new techniques and exercises rather than by making changes in your "stack", cause you've been at it for a while.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/irontamer5.htm

Don't jump in with your max weight all at once (not that you'll be able to). Start with maybe 60% or a little higher of a weight that makes you fail around 10 reps on the squat. The goal is to keep adding at least 10 or 15 lb every workout (among the other things listed in that link).

And if possible, I'd put it off until after the contest, cause it's not high volume. Last few weeks before a contest isn't the best time to do low volume or start a new routine. But your body bouncing back post contest coupled with the breathing squat routine should definitely improve your legs a lot more.
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Re: 3 WEEKS OUT FROM "THE FLORIDA STATE"
« Reply #34 on: July 31, 2009, 08:55:39 PM »
Quote from: kiwiol on July 31, 2009, 08:51:29 PM
You're welcome.

Here's a link that tells you about the breathing squats routine. I figured you'd improve more by working on new techniques and exercises rather than by making changes in your "stack", cause you've been at it for a while.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/irontamer5.htm

Don't jump in with your max weight all at once (not that you'll be able to). Start with maybe 60% or a little higher of a weight that makes you fail around 10 reps on the squat. The goal is to keep adding at least 10 or 15 lb every workout (among the other things listed in that link).

And if possible, I'd put it off until after the contest, cause it's not high volume. Last few weeks before a contest isn't the best time to do low volume or start a new routine. But your body bouncing back post contest coupled with the breathing squat routine should definitely improve your legs a lot more.
Breathing squats are torture they make a the florida inmates do 3 sets before bed ;D
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Re: 3 WEEKS OUT FROM "THE FLORIDA STATE"
« Reply #35 on: July 31, 2009, 08:59:14 PM »
Mike, I just skimmed rhrough that article and there are a couple of things worth mentioning:

1) Forget about the powerlifting stance it recommends and just use the stance you normally use that is most comfortable to you. Do it in a power rack and not using a Smith machine or anything else.

2) At least for the first 6 - 8 reps, take 3 deep breaths at the top of the movement, minimum. You need to try and fill your lungs completely. After 10 reps or so, you'll find yourself taking more than 3 breaths at the top. But always focus on them being deep breaths that fill your lungs.

3) Don't do it for more than 6 weeks like the article recommends. Take a break after that time by going back to your normal routine and maybe do another cycle a couple of months or so afterwards.
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Re: 3 WEEKS OUT FROM "THE FLORIDA STATE"
« Reply #36 on: July 31, 2009, 09:38:36 PM »
Quote from: michael arvilla on July 31, 2009, 08:23:14 PM
  Yea  .....it's been a long road (long year lol!) lot of "obstacles" to overcome (Laura's illness etc etc)
 in the end it made us stronger better people!......been dieting for a year!  seems kinna "normal" now  lol!

  and bench......the "tatts" were cool
       in the early 1980's!
                    ;)

yeah, i will probably be regretting my tatts in a few years ;D

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Re: 3 WEEKS OUT FROM "THE FLORIDA STATE"
« Reply #37 on: July 31, 2009, 10:07:30 PM »
Looking good Mike and Laura, keep it up
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Re: 3 WEEKS OUT FROM "THE FLORIDA STATE"
« Reply #38 on: July 31, 2009, 10:10:55 PM »
Team Arvilla!
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Re: 3 WEEKS OUT FROM "THE FLORIDA STATE"
« Reply #39 on: July 31, 2009, 10:38:22 PM »
Mike, you look really good, congratulations.One thing is when your going through your mandatory poses, make your transition from one pose to the next smooth.Also throw in "cheater" poses.Like before going into a full pose, flex the muscle then lock down the pose.Always make your routine and posing look smooth and effortless.I always tell people try to pose at least 15-30 minutes a day,for practice, and to bring out muscle detail.If you pose for 30 minutes its like running 5 miles.
Good job Mike, if you have any questions about anything or need any advice you can im me anytime.Laura looks very very good as well.....Good luck and god bless both of you in your show, and in your life together
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Re: 3 WEEKS OUT FROM "THE FLORIDA STATE"
« Reply #40 on: July 31, 2009, 11:37:23 PM »
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Re: 3 WEEKS OUT FROM "THE FLORIDA STATE"
« Reply #41 on: August 01, 2009, 01:09:45 AM »
Quote from: jwb on July 31, 2009, 06:57:16 PM
Not to sound disrespectful mike but have you looked into gyno surgery before?

Is that gyno or just loose skin?
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Re: 3 WEEKS OUT FROM "THE FLORIDA STATE"
« Reply #42 on: August 01, 2009, 03:38:07 AM »
Quote from: Matt C on August 01, 2009, 01:09:45 AM
Is that gyno or just loose skin?
There is something beneath each nipple that throws off the look of his chest imo...
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Re: 3 WEEKS OUT FROM "THE FLORIDA STATE"
« Reply #43 on: August 01, 2009, 03:56:05 AM »
Hey Mike,

You look great bro. Best wishes to you and Laura (who also looks fantastic) for the show.

Good job!
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Re: 3 WEEKS OUT FROM "THE FLORIDA STATE"
« Reply #44 on: August 01, 2009, 04:04:03 AM »
Quote from: STella on July 31, 2009, 06:30:23 PM
Both of you look great!


 :D


Seems like She improved a lot.
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Re: 3 WEEKS OUT FROM "THE FLORIDA STATE"
« Reply #45 on: August 01, 2009, 04:23:48 AM »
Damn MIke,you guys look great!!


Right on point.......stay focused and dial it in !
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Re: 3 WEEKS OUT FROM "THE FLORIDA STATE"
« Reply #46 on: August 01, 2009, 04:35:06 AM »
Wes.....thanks bro!
Kyomu
Sam
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getitonNY (John) ...thanks for all ur help/advice! .....will def work on that posing!!!!!
nzmusclemonster
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Kiwiol ...just check that link out right now
thx!
again thx everyone for the kind words/suppport/encouragement!!!!
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Re: 3 WEEKS OUT FROM "THE FLORIDA STATE"
« Reply #47 on: August 01, 2009, 04:50:37 AM »
Good luck Mike...it;s all about learning and seems like your doing your homework...shall I say both of you....

So you plan on doing heavyweight? Maybe 210/215 lbs???

Boston misses you (LOL)
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Re: 3 WEEKS OUT FROM "THE FLORIDA STATE"
« Reply #48 on: August 01, 2009, 04:53:02 AM »
mike looks like he trains
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Re: 3 WEEKS OUT FROM "THE FLORIDA STATE"
« Reply #49 on: August 01, 2009, 04:55:50 AM »
Mike R U a nattie?
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