James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread

[supercell]

Originally Posted by jjb1

yea big weight increases there supercell will you be holding back slightly incase of injury this close to the arnold or will you go heavy as ya can even dieting?

As Nytol siad, the plan this time is to try something a little different.

I try to keep good form with all my exercises, once the form goes the set is over.
In my prep for the British I really was just training for the pump with weights of around 60-70% of my max.

This time I want to train as heavy as possible with good strict form and with the carbs I will be eating this will be possible plus the addition of someone there to oversee and spot me.
Nytol is a seasoned lifter with a lot of experience in helping weight training athletes, he may not have directly trained with a competitive BBer before but his methods do work, in fact they are very similar to Paul B's.

If you saw the physique Nytol has built by training 2x a week for the last ?years, you would agree.

Since working with Paul I too have realised the importance of rest and recouperation in building muscular mass; by training for just 2 hours 30 mins a week I have made more gains in 8 weeks than I have in the previous 12 months. That in itself is a good enough reason to continue this through the dieting phase.

J

[Delhi]

I think Dorian had similar times when working out James. And look what it did with him.

Only thing is I believe you need to train to complete failure for this method (Less is more) to work?

Anyway I am sure you will analyse all the relevant 'X's over the coming months.

[jjb1]

some times dont you think its a shame to be so quick though i actually enjoy working out and being in the gym working my muscles, i find 1 hour 15 mins is productive for me anything pass this and im loosing focus and power

i do train 2 or 3 muscles a time though in that space but that totals 5 hours in the gym for me which is a double the difference to 2 h 30m

didnt arny spend like 5 or 6 hours a day in the gym 6 days a week he did ok too

[maccer]

James your threads keep getting better and better. Looking forward to seeing your progress unfold. So much good info here!!!

[supercell]

Originally Posted by Delhi

I think Dorian had similar times when working out James. And look what it did with him.

Only thing is I believe you need to train to complete failure for this method (Less is more) to work?

Anyway I am sure you will analyse all the relevant 'X's over the coming months.

Hi Del,

Yeah I agree and that is something we have been doing. Going to failure is not being able to complete a perfect rep IMO. A little help is all that is needed on the very last rep before the weight gets racked.
Form is everything to me. Once that goes the risk of injury using heavier weights increases dramatically. And at this point an injury would not be welcomed!!:lift:

J

[supercell]

Originally Posted by jjb1

some times dont you think its a shame to be so quick though i actually enjoy working out and being in the gym working my muscles, i find 1 hour 15 mins is productive for me anything pass this and im loosing focus and power

i do train 2 or 3 muscles a time though in that space but that totals 5 hours in the gym for me which is a double the difference to 2 h 30m

didnt arny spend like 5 or 6 hours a day in the gym 6 days a week he did ok too

.......And imagine how good he would have been if he knew what we know today.
I'm not denying volume works but if you look at gains V's time, the brief but intense regime is superior. It means more time out of the gym feeding the body and resting, 2 things that are absolutely essential if someone is to reach their genetic limit or potential.

J

[supercell]

Today is Thursday 20th December 2008

My weight this morning is 14st 3.5lbs (just under 91kgs)

The last few days has seen my weight drop by around 3-4lbs and the look of my physique is very different.

Yesterday saw my second session with Nytol and we hit shoulders and calves.

I had a good session and yet again suprised myself at what I lifted. I worked up to 110kgs on the seated barbell press and got 5-6 good reps out. Considering I have not performed this for months I was delighted with the weight and this is something to try to beat next week.
Nytol also showed me a slight variation on standing side laterals which hit the spot nicely. We finished on rear delts by using the pec fly machine, again this is an excellent machine that hits the spot perfectly.
Then onto calves and Nytol will be the first to admit that his have been neglected over the last few months/years!!! I cant wait to hear how they feel today, but I think crutches may have been mentioned yesterday!!

Today is a day off for me both in training and also in work (well nearly off). I finish this morning at 9am and then just have 1 client tonight at 8pm.
I recieved a xmas present from one of my clients last night. £100 voucher for John Lewis, so I think I might head there to see what delights I can purchase. It was a very generous gift and I think it might be spent on a nice espresso machine for my forthcoming diet!!!

So just a quick update today. Tomorrow I have a funeral to go to of my next door neighbour who I have known very well for 20 years. Its very sad but she is now at peace after 10 years of suffering, yet she never complained once, God bless her.

Then after I am off to see Wade and Caroline with my wife Nic and they are taking us out for a meal which I am really looking forward to tomorrow night...It is also the first of many meals over the next 5 days and will be my last blowout before I start the diet proper on Thursday, infact a week today!!!!

With only 10 weeks to go things are moving forward fast but I am happy with where I am at and the mini off season has served its purpose perfectly and put me in a very strong position to bring my best package to date at the Arnold in Feb.

J

[Nytol]

Originally Posted by supercell

Then onto calves and Nytol will be the first to admit that his have been neglected over the last few months/years!!! I cant wait to hear how they feel today, but I think crutches may have been mentioned yesterday!!

Indeed, :(

I am sore but walking, (with a slight hobble )

[chrisj22]

How may days is Nytol training with you? I know he usually does twice a week? Will this hit into your recovery powers, Nytol?

Sounds like a class training partner combination

[Nytol]

Originally Posted by chrisj22

How may days is Nytol training with you? I know he usually does twice a week? Will this hit into your recovery powers, Nytol?

Sounds like a class training partner combination

We can only wait and see???

I'll be training the same 4 days as James.

The overall work load will not be much greater, but done over a 7 day rotation instead of my previous 9 days, and split 4 ways, as opposed to my previous 3.

TBH I feel good, and can't wait for the next session, it is amazing how much the mind can affect you.

[jjb1]

im sure the change will be good for your body and mind nytol

[supercell]

To have a training partner (and a serious one) is just what I needed TBH. I am sure we will both benefit hugely from the arrangement, not only in the next 10 weeks prior to the show but also in the 'off' season when the calories will be flowing and the weights will be on the increase....Hopefully!

J

[Delhi]

Originally Posted by supercell

To have a training partner (and a serious one) is just what I needed TBH. I am sure we will both benefit hugely from the arrangement, not only in the next 10 weeks prior to the show but also in the 'off' season when the calories will be flowing and the weights will be on the increase....Hopefully!

J

I think I mentioned this when we met James, I was SHOCKED to know you did not have a partner!

My immediate thought was "How the fcuk did he get so massive then!". If all goes well and you both compliment each otehr etc then just think of the progress you will make now.........................

[supercell]

Originally Posted by Delhi

I think I mentioned this when we met James, I was SHOCKED to know you did not have a partner!

My immediate thought was "How the fcuk did he get so massive then!". If all goes well and you both compliment each otehr etc then just think of the progress you will make now.........................

That is indeed the plan, to start making real tangable progress and good solid muscle gains.:lift:

J


ps Could you PM me your numbers again mate so I can call you. I deleted my inbox and as a result your numbers too. Cheers.
:gun:
pps Happy xmas to you and your family too.

J

[supercell]

Today is Saturday 22nd December 2007

Weight this morning was 14st 4.5lbs.

Yesterday afternoon myself and Nic went up to Windsor to see Wade and Caroline.

After arriving at the gym EARLY and speaking to Wade en route, the useless cnut was still 20 mins late and ambled in at 4.20pm.
Anyway because I am chilled, I let it slide this one time (what am I talking about he's late every time!!)
Anyway we trained back and I did a few sets of triceps. The workout was good, heavy and productive. We started off with T bar rows then did some lat pulls, then some lever rows and finished with heavy narrow pulldowns. My back today is nice and sore and deep in the tissue so I know it was hit effectively.

After rushing back to his pad we then got ready and went out for a meal to a restaurant about 20 mins away. All I can say is it was fantastic and the food, service, company and atmosphere was all first class.
I had some ciabatta garlic bread to start with some fresh tuna fishcakes, then for the main I had a homemade burger with smokey bacon and cheese with chips and finished with some strawberries and pineapple. All washed down with apple juice and diet coke.:beer1:
We had a great evening and laughed so much my face ached!!

After the long drive back we got in around 12.15am and after my final meal I turned in for the night at about 12.30am this morning.
The alarm went off at 6am and it was time to get up and see my first client of the day. I bypassed the cardio today and will do tomorrow instead. I always take sunday off cardio but decided the rest was needed today. Firstly because of little sleep, secondly because I had trained hard doing back and lastly because I was training legs at 9.30 today. Oh yeah and the fact I really couldn't be ****d!!

So after my client I wended my way to the gym and met Nytol and Sam there. Sam is doing the South Coast sh