James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread - Page 12 - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

supercell · 10-12-2007, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tinytom

You look to be a little leaner than when I saw you.

Improvements in legs definately.

Tom,

I have noticed a difference myself over the last couple of weeks esp since the intro of another 15 mins of cardio a day. However I have been having more in the way of 'cheatish' meals with chips appearing twice this week, and not small portions either, but hey, in 2 weeks time it will be super strict.:(
I hope your meeting went well (with your new mentor) at the weekend?
PM or text me to let me know, I'd be interested to hear what he had to say.

Cheers mate

J

**Tinytom** · 10-12-2007, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supercell

Tom,

However I have been having more in the way of 'cheatish' meals with chips appearing twice this week, and not small portions either,

I hope your meeting went well (with your new mentor) at the weekend?
PM or text me to let me know, I'd be interested to hear what he had to say.

Cheers mate

J

LMAO I like chips too.:preggers:

Txt sent mate.

supercell · 10-12-2007, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tinytom

LMAO I like chips too.:preggers:

Txt sent mate.

Received and responded to sir.

J

rightyho · 10-12-2007, 03:34 PM

I have a month off with proper flu and log back on to find James has made 2 month's gains in 4 weeks.

No justice.

Looking great as usual mate. Thickness is incredible.

supercell · 12-12-2007, 05:03 PM

Today is Wednesday 12th December 2007.

Weight this morning was 14st 4lbs (91kgs)

I employed the new chest routine/protocol again yesterday and my chest is deeply sore today. I did flat bench for the first time in months and I must say with the new technique got a lot out of it. If it was good enough for Arnold then its good enough for me!!
I didn't go heavy, just 100kgs (2 plates a side) but did 3x15 slow controlled reps with a thumbless grip. My pecs were screaming out after the first 10 and its the first time I have really felt that lactic acid build up. The pump after just 2 sets was severe and my tris were nowhere near as pumped as normal after pressing with dumbells.

I also included weighted dips this week with 20kgs and did 3x 15 reps but leant right into it and my outer and lower pecs are sore today. I finished with incline flyes supersetted with bent over cable crossovers (Tom style) which finished thigs off very well.

Today I trained shoulders (stretched chest out well!). As last week I started with dumbell press and this time managed 5 reps and a further 3 assisted with 55kgs. This is the first time I have ever attempted this weight so I was pleased with the 5 unassisted.
I then did some heavier side laterals standing up (Jay Cutler style) and they made a great change from the normal strict seated stuff I do. I finished off with rear delt on the pec machine. This is probably one of the best machines that I have ever used for rear delts. The burn is something else and almost causes cramping in the rear head.

That was it for shoulders then it was onto do 15 mins of cardio to add to the 45 mins I did pre meal 1. I thought I might as well get used to walking up the stairs to the cardio room again PWO so will do 15 mins up until the 27th when it will be upped to 30 mins, totaling 1h15mins daily except on a sunday when I will just do 2x 30 mins sessions.

Its something I have been looking into for a few months and is a popular approach with some competing BBers, utilising the extra carbs/protein eaten (more glycogen/nitrogen retention) and helping a weaker bodypart to boot.

Feeling good today after a few days of feeling very tired. I put it down to the extra test and working long hours. One advantage is that I have been sleeping really well, infact the best I have slept for years and I swear the ZMA is helping.

Tomorrow I am travelling up to Windsor to 'The Gallery' gym and will hit back with their extensive Hammer Strength kit, so another 5-6 days of muscular soreness to look forward to!!!

J

martzee · 12-12-2007, 07:22 PM

good chest routine mate.if i do bench its always thumbless grip seems to hit it better! also weighted dips my favorite chest movement well used to do them with 50kg round my waist but that was way back in my younger days lol!
sounds like everything is going well james training in various gyms with different kit keeps the fires burning.im off to forest gym sat to do some training with Harold Marillier should be interesting!

jjb1 · 12-12-2007, 09:21 PM

ive made my pecs much bigger by concentrating on inclene press and flys

it seems to hit most of the pecs anyhow

55k for 5 reps on delts is mental for 14 stone, how many sets side lats do you or did you do in the past building them monster delts up

Kezz · 13-12-2007, 09:33 AM

yes thats some impressive strength on shoulders for that body weight

Nine Pack · 13-12-2007, 09:48 AM

Got the latest copy of The Beef yesterday & the pic of the U90kg class winners is going to spark the 'why didn't James win?' debate again I reckon. He's doing his most muscular next to Flex & looks bigger, wider, harder, drier & actually more balanced, but this is just one pic & not the whole story. Still, it's a good pic either way.

shina3603 · 14-12-2007, 12:14 PM

Paul i find your comment quite offensive and rude as to cause some stirring in the pot again, my gosh let dead dogs lie, James and Flex are friends but its your name that keeps on cropping up in trying stir things up.

Pre show hype- your posts on many of the boards were very rude on Flex but yet its pre show hype as in boxing, as Flex never posts i choose to ignore your posts until now this post you just done shows that there obviously more to this matter maybe you have some vendetta to Flex?

James lost on the day he was beat back front and side, if you look at more than one photo you know and Paul you were there.
James even admitted himself he was beat.

Now Paul get behind both guys
Flex is going for his FIRST pro show this year.
James is going for the Arnold Classic.

We will be there supporting James this year in the Arnold Classic show and we also will have our friends cheering for him, and again at the British, if your at any of the shows please come and say hi!

Merry Christmas

Nine Pack · 14-12-2007, 12:31 PM

Shina,
I didn't mean to cause any offence, so please accept my apologies, this was just an observation. I have said that on this board Flex won the show fair & square several times, and indeed praised him on his physique. I even said in my post above that this is just one picture, and not the whole story so perhaps people will realise if they see the pic & then comment, as they are no doubt bound to do.

It may be that my wording was a little ambiguous so I apologise, but I certainly meant no offence. I can assure you I have no vendetta against Flex (why on earth would I?), I must admit I find that comment harsh (as I did about my pre show posts, I was never rude, always respectful) and even a little offensive myself, but under the circumstances I understand you felt strongly. I shall never speak a word about the show again.

shina3603 · 14-12-2007, 12:46 PM

Thank you very much....

This truley means a lot to me... I enjoy coming on the boards and reading all the pre and post show comments and I also enjoy reading James' posts... Like I said before Flex and I will be following James' prep for the Arnold and will be in his corner Come March 1 & 2nd... and we hope to see you there as well..

Please take care and best wishes this holiday season from our family to yours...

Shina

Nine Pack · 14-12-2007, 01:00 PM

No problem, sorry for the misunderstanding. You can be sure I am rooting for Flex in his debut pro show. what he's achived in such a short space of time is nothing short of staggering & he's an inspiration to many.

It's looking that I will have to remain in blighty when the Arnold is on as the new gym will be nearing completion & both John & myself will need all hands on deck, but I'm not happy about it. I'd love to go & see James mix it with the guys over there.

I hope you & Flex, and your family have a great Xmas. James has Xmas day, boxing day & then the prep-begins. I didn't have the heart to have him diet over xmas, even though I know he would have done without hesitation if it were needed. He's stayed tight & full so there's more than enough time. We are formulating a game plan right now.

martzee · 14-12-2007, 05:43 PM

oooh! getting a bit heated on here! wheres the christmas spirit ho ho ho! pauls comment was only a passing comment dont think it was ment in spite. happy christmas all:love:all.

supercell · 14-12-2007, 07:01 PM

Come on now guys...BIG HUGS.:love:

You know what I think Shina. Flex is a true champion and IMO beat me convincingly (now where's that voodoo doll LOL!!)

I was SO excited when he told me he was competing this year and I have no doubt in my mind that he will be mixing it with the very best this sport has to offer. I also really appreciate your support too. I also hope you follow my thread right to the end and hopefully see an improved Mr Llewellin come the end of Feb.:lift:

You both know that I will be behind Flex 110% in whatever he does in BBing and in business. He has a great head on his young shoulders and not a bad girl behind him either LOL.

I can assure you that Paul is the most humble and non offensive man you will ever come across and he didn't mean anything by those words. We have both spoken very highly of Flex and his showing in October and both came to the unanimous decision that he is a truly gifted athlete and a bloody nice guy to boot. I hope you will meet Paul soon as I know you will hit it off....The only thing that gets on my t1ts about him is that he is nearly always right and I hate a know-it-all!:gun:

Anyway I hope you guys have a safe trip back to the States next week, I did text Flex to wish him well for his seminar today.

Anyway Merry Xmas and here's to a VERY successful 2008 for ALL of us in BBing, business, health and happiness.:lift::beer1:

BTW you can all stop hugging now!

J

10-12-2007, 03:34 PM	#169 (permalink)
rightyho like a bodybuilder, only smaller Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 661	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread I have a month off with proper flu and log back on to find James has made 2 month's gains in 4 weeks. No justice. Looking great as usual mate. Thickness is incredible. __________________ Saving up for some thickness - scheduled to arrive September 2008 :gun:

12-12-2007, 05:03 PM	#170 (permalink)
supercell Getting HUGE! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 1,186	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread Today is Wednesday 12th December 2007. Weight this morning was 14st 4lbs (91kgs) I employed the new chest routine/protocol again yesterday and my chest is deeply sore today. I did flat bench for the first time in months and I must say with the new technique got a lot out of it. If it was good enough for Arnold then its good enough for me!! I didn't go heavy, just 100kgs (2 plates a side) but did 3x15 slow controlled reps with a thumbless grip. My pecs were screaming out after the first 10 and its the first time I have really felt that lactic acid build up. The pump after just 2 sets was severe and my tris were nowhere near as pumped as normal after pressing with dumbells. I also included weighted dips this week with 20kgs and did 3x 15 reps but leant right into it and my outer and lower pecs are sore today. I finished with incline flyes supersetted with bent over cable crossovers (Tom style) which finished thigs off very well. Today I trained shoulders (stretched chest out well!). As last week I started with dumbell press and this time managed 5 reps and a further 3 assisted with 55kgs. This is the first time I have ever attempted this weight so I was pleased with the 5 unassisted. I then did some heavier side laterals standing up (Jay Cutler style) and they made a great change from the normal strict seated stuff I do. I finished off with rear delt on the pec machine. This is probably one of the best machines that I have ever used for rear delts. The burn is something else and almost causes cramping in the rear head. That was it for shoulders then it was onto do 15 mins of cardio to add to the 45 mins I did pre meal 1. I thought I might as well get used to walking up the stairs to the cardio room again PWO so will do 15 mins up until the 27th when it will be upped to 30 mins, totaling 1h15mins daily except on a sunday when I will just do 2x 30 mins sessions. Its something I have been looking into for a few months and is a popular approach with some competing BBers, utilising the extra carbs/protein eaten (more glycogen/nitrogen retention) and helping a weaker bodypart to boot. Feeling good today after a few days of feeling very tired. I put it down to the extra test and working long hours. One advantage is that I have been sleeping really well, infact the best I have slept for years and I swear the ZMA is helping. Tomorrow I am travelling up to Windsor to 'The Gallery' gym and will hit back with their extensive Hammer Strength kit, so another 5-6 days of muscular soreness to look forward to!!! J __________________ James Llewellin - A proud member of Team M.P:lift: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - Sports Supplements tailored for You www.jamesllewellin.com Last edited by Nytol; 28-01-2008 at 06:27 PM.

12-12-2007, 07:22 PM	#171 (permalink)
martzee 2008 gonna be my year!!! watch this space under 90s! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: worcester Posts: 92	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread good chest routine mate.if i do bench its always thumbless grip seems to hit it better! also weighted dips my favorite chest movement well used to do them with 50kg round my waist but that was way back in my younger days lol! sounds like everything is going well james training in various gyms with different kit keeps the fires burning.im off to forest gym sat to do some training with Harold Marillier should be interesting! Last edited by martzee; 12-12-2007 at 07:29 PM.

12-12-2007, 09:21 PM	#172 (permalink)
jjb1 LIVING THE DREAM Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: uk Posts: 2,168	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread ive made my pecs much bigger by concentrating on inclene press and flys it seems to hit most of the pecs anyhow 55k for 5 reps on delts is mental for 14 stone, how many sets side lats do you or did you do in the past building them monster delts up __________________ work hard, better your self, be all you can be.......but be happy doing it To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. fitness farm gyms ltd peakphysique gym bodytone

13-12-2007, 09:33 AM	#173 (permalink)
Kezz Getting HUGE! Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,612	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread yes thats some impressive strength on shoulders for that body weight

13-12-2007, 09:48 AM	#174 (permalink)
Nine Pack Shouldn't be let out loose.... Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,649	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread Got the latest copy of The Beef yesterday & the pic of the U90kg class winners is going to spark the 'why didn't James win?' debate again I reckon. He's doing his most muscular next to Flex & looks bigger, wider, harder, drier & actually more balanced, but this is just one pic & not the whole story. Still, it's a good pic either way. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ''I reject your reality and substitute my own'' Adam Savage.

14-12-2007, 12:14 PM	#175 (permalink)
shina3603 Newbie Trainer Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread Paul i find your comment quite offensive and rude as to cause some stirring in the pot again, my gosh let dead dogs lie, James and Flex are friends but its your name that keeps on cropping up in trying stir things up. Pre show hype- your posts on many of the boards were very rude on Flex but yet its pre show hype as in boxing, as Flex never posts i choose to ignore your posts until now this post you just done shows that there obviously more to this matter maybe you have some vendetta to Flex? James lost on the day he was beat back front and side, if you look at more than one photo you know and Paul you were there. James even admitted himself he was beat. Now Paul get behind both guys Flex is going for his FIRST pro show this year. James is going for the Arnold Classic. We will be there supporting James this year in the Arnold Classic show and we also will have our friends cheering for him, and again at the British, if your at any of the shows please come and say hi! Merry Christmas

14-12-2007, 12:31 PM	#176 (permalink)
Nine Pack Shouldn't be let out loose.... Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,649	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread Shina, I didn't mean to cause any offence, so please accept my apologies, this was just an observation. I have said that on this board Flex won the show fair & square several times, and indeed praised him on his physique. I even said in my post above that this is just one picture, and not the whole story so perhaps people will realise if they see the pic & then comment, as they are no doubt bound to do. It may be that my wording was a little ambiguous so I apologise, but I certainly meant no offence. I can assure you I have no vendetta against Flex (why on earth would I?), I must admit I find that comment harsh (as I did about my pre show posts, I was never rude, always respectful) and even a little offensive myself, but under the circumstances I understand you felt strongly. I shall never speak a word about the show again. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ''I reject your reality and substitute my own'' Adam Savage. Last edited by Nine Pack; 14-12-2007 at 12:33 PM.

14-12-2007, 12:46 PM	#177 (permalink)
shina3603 Newbie Trainer Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread Thank you very much.... This truley means a lot to me... I enjoy coming on the boards and reading all the pre and post show comments and I also enjoy reading James' posts... Like I said before Flex and I will be following James' prep for the Arnold and will be in his corner Come March 1 & 2nd... and we hope to see you there as well.. Please take care and best wishes this holiday season from our family to yours... Shina

14-12-2007, 01:00 PM	#178 (permalink)
Nine Pack Shouldn't be let out loose.... Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,649	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread No problem, sorry for the misunderstanding. You can be sure I am rooting for Flex in his debut pro show. what he's achived in such a short space of time is nothing short of staggering & he's an inspiration to many. It's looking that I will have to remain in blighty when the Arnold is on as the new gym will be nearing completion & both John & myself will need all hands on deck, but I'm not happy about it. I'd love to go & see James mix it with the guys over there. I hope you & Flex, and your family have a great Xmas. James has Xmas day, boxing day & then the prep-begins. I didn't have the heart to have him diet over xmas, even though I know he would have done without hesitation if it were needed. He's stayed tight & full so there's more than enough time. We are formulating a game plan right now. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ''I reject your reality and substitute my own'' Adam Savage.

14-12-2007, 05:43 PM	#179 (permalink)
martzee 2008 gonna be my year!!! watch this space under 90s! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: worcester Posts: 92	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread oooh! getting a bit heated on here! wheres the christmas spirit ho ho ho! pauls comment was only a passing comment dont think it was ment in spite. happy christmas all:love:all.

14-12-2007, 07:01 PM	#180 (permalink)
supercell Getting HUGE! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 1,186	Re: James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread Come on now guys...BIG HUGS.:love: You know what I think Shina. Flex is a true champion and IMO beat me convincingly (now where's that voodoo doll LOL!!) I was SO excited when he told me he was competing this year and I have no doubt in my mind that he will be mixing it with the very best this sport has to offer. I also really appreciate your support too. I also hope you follow my thread right to the end and hopefully see an improved Mr Llewellin come the end of Feb.:lift: You both know that I will be behind Flex 110% in whatever he does in BBing and in business. He has a great head on his young shoulders and not a bad girl behind him either LOL. I can assure you that Paul is the most humble and non offensive man you will ever come across and he didn't mean anything by those words. We have both spoken very highly of Flex and his showing in October and both came to the unanimous decision that he is a truly gifted athlete and a bloody nice guy to boot. I hope you will meet Paul soon as I know you will hit it off....The only thing that gets on my t1ts about him is that he is nearly always right and I hate a know-it-all!:gun: Anyway I hope you guys have a safe trip back to the States next week, I did text Flex to wish him well for his seminar today. Anyway Merry Xmas and here's to a VERY successful 2008 for ALL of us in BBing, business, health and happiness.:lift::beer1: BTW you can all stop hugging now! J __________________ James Llewellin - A proud member of Team M.P:lift: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - Sports Supplements tailored for You www.jamesllewellin.com