James Llewellin's 'Arnold Classic' preparation thread

[supercell]

As if by magic the main man Matt has uploaded the vids of todays session.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=T0uoe2PSo0U Dead stop shoulder press (100kgs for 7+1 assisted) This was done after pre exhausting with side laterals. After this set I got the 120kgs for 3 good reps+1 assisted. I wasn't going to do it but Matt and Mike convinced me. Just goes to show what a good tenacious training partner can do for you!!!!

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=JYhjp3PF9xg Rear delt machine (20 reps) I like the detail here, you lose some with the vid but you get the idea

Just the bicep curls to upload. We did one warm up set and then 1 drop set. I'll upload HERE once done

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daj35q3FAyI

J

[jw007]

Originally Posted by supercell

From the tanmeister himself. Plus I'm still pole vaulting to the loo every morning Life is tough my friend.

J

lol

[steveg]

looking good james, not long to go now!

[hackskii]

Wow, on the rear delt vid, your trap thickness is wild.

[Bobbytrickster]

James those dead stop shoulder presses look brutal!

Would you say your enjoying your dieting more this time round mate(if at all possible?) You really seem to have nailed it!

[Phil B]

Are any members heading out to the Arnold this year? I have just booked my flights and accomodation this week - cant wait to get out there - am going to watch the prejudging and finals for both the amateur and pro-divisions as well as do the whole expo thing. Have fancied getting out to the Olympia or Arnold for many years but never had enough of an incentive to justify the costs but with James competing this has been a kick up the ass for me to do it. Being lucky enough to know James and have him on side for my show later this year I will be yelling my lungs out in the audience - wondered if anyone else was going?? I will put up a seperate post in the shows forum cos I wouldnt mind sharing my room if anyone wants to consider this as a cost saving - details on seperate thread!

[estfna]

James you can see the changes in every set of pics. Your physique is unreal. I didn't realise you had only been bb-ing for 6 years. What made you get into it? What is your motivation? Were you a naturally muscular person before you started bbing?

Also when you train, say shoulders and bi's, do you have a set routine?
E.G, shoulder presses, raises, conc curls, ez curls... or do you just do what takes your fancy?

[Nine Pack]

Looking sharp there buddy, right on track. When you get back from the Arnold, I'm going to try & persuade you to go on that restricted split Kerry Kayes once suggested for me.

When you have your pro card (not if), we have simply must iron out your symmetry once & for all. IMO that means delts & arms are getting left alone for a long, long time till your chest, lats & hams catch up. Don't want anybody flaming me for this, James knows I only ever have his best interests at heart & will always say it as I see it.

[supercell]

Originally Posted by Bobbytrickster

James those dead stop shoulder presses look brutal!

Would you say your enjoying your dieting more this time round mate(if at all possible?) You really seem to have nailed it!

I enjoy it as much as my off season diet I just did, its not really any different calorie wise just substituted all that fat for more carbs and protein.

It is tedious but that is what you have to do to bring your 'A' game to the table.

Dont know if nailed it is right, I have just stubbled across (with the help of Paul) something that allows me to lose fat and grow tissue.....Yeah I suppose its not far off nailed when I come to think of it LOL!!

J

[supercell]

Originally Posted by estfna

James you can see the changes in every set of pics. Your physique is unreal. I didn't realise you had only been bb-ing for 6 years. What made you get into it? What is your motivation? Were you a naturally muscular person before you started bbing?

Also when you train, say shoulders and bi's, do you have a set routine?
E.G, shoulder presses, raises, conc curls, ez curls... or do you just do what takes your fancy?

1. I was told by somebody that I would 'never make a BBer'

2. I was told by somebody that I would 'never make a BBer'

3. Muscular but slim

We have a fairly fluid plan of what we are doing just change it around a bit if we want to pre exhaust a particular muscle group.

J

[supercell]

Originally Posted by Nine Pack

Looking sharp there buddy, right on track. When you get back from the Arnold, I'm going to try & persuade you to go on that restricted split Kerry Kayes once suggested for me.

When you have your pro card (not if), we have simply must iron out your symmetry once & for all. IMO that means delts & arms are getting left alone for a long, long time till your chest, lats & hams catch up. Don't want anybody flaming me for this, James knows I only ever have his best interests at heart & will always say it as I see it.

We shall see.

J

[MXD]

Originally Posted by supercell

1. I was told by somebody that I would 'never make a BBer'

2. I was told by somebody that I would 'never make a BBer'

3. Muscular but slim

We have a fairly fluid plan of what we are doing just change it around a bit if we want to pre exhaust a particular muscle group.

J

Any pics?

[estfna]

Originally Posted by MXD

Any pics?

My thoughts, felt a bit too cheeky to ask in the 1st post though.
Before starting and now.

[jjb1]

it would be good to see his progress over the 6 years maybe not clutter this thread but i think alot would like to see your journey to where ya are now mate, i know i would

[redsgift101]

hope you look nearly as good as phil heath did on saturday night one word - WOW