Training For My First Natural Masters Pro Contest at 64 - Page 10

*Old Navy* · 10-10-2007, 01:32 AM

GOT BODY? GET FAME!

2007 FAME NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
NOVEMBER 2-4, MIAMI, FLORIDA

Gusman Theatre - Venue
174 East Flagler Street
Miami, Florida
305 374-2444

Shelborne Beach Resort - Host Hotel
1801 Collins Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida
305 531-1271
Discount Code: FAME Media

Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure and Model Pro Qualifier
Men's and Women's Pro Show
Men's and Women's Master Pro Show

November 2
All Day - Media Blitz
4:30 PM - Athlete Meeting
6:30 PM - Model and Athlete Meet & Greet
Everyone Welcome

November 3
All Competitions
Judging 9 AM - 4:30 PM
REG $15 or VIP $20

Finals 6 PM
REG $30 or VIP $45

November 4
11 AM - 2 PM - Pool & Beach Party
Photo Shoots

Official Ticketmaster site. Tickets for Concerts, Sports, Arts, Theater, Family, Events, more
FAME World Events
1-877-wow-FAME

*Old Navy* · 10-10-2007, 01:33 AM

Tuesday, October 9, 2007 - 25 Days Until My Final Pro Show of the Year

Weight: 151.2

We joined the 600 Club today. We did 600 reps in one workout.

Abs and Cardio

Hanging Leg Lifts
4 x 25

Slant Board Crunches
1 x 25 - tossing a 4 pound ball
1 x 25 - tossing a 6 pound ball
2 x 25 - tossing a 8 pound ball

Ball Crunches
1 x 25

Sit ups - No feet hooked
1 x 25

Weighted Machine Crunches
2 x 25

Skip Rope
3 x 100 speed skips

Wheeeeoooooottt!

*Old Navy* · 10-12-2007, 01:07 AM

Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 23 Days Until My Final Pro Show of the Year

Weight: 150.4

Today my training partner and I focused on abs and cardio

Hanging Leg Lifts
4 x 25

Weighted Crunch Machine
4 x 25

Full Sit Ups - No Feet Hooked
5 x 20

HITT Cardio
5 speed splits on the tread mill with 10 degrees elevation and 10 mph speed. Fun!

Note: The Internet is amazing. I live in Birmingham, Alabama. Last night, at home, I received a phone call from Australia. The caller was hearing impaired so our "conversation" was relayed by the overseas operator. The gentleman typed in his comments and questions, the operator read me the text, I responded, she typed my response and relayed it to the caller. He said he called to say that he followed my journal on my web site and was moved to let me know how it has influenced him with his own training. We "spoke" for about 10 minutes and then I suggested we continue our conversation via email, to save him the expense of the overseas call. He said he would, but he just wanted to let me know, personally, how I have helped him. How cool is that?

I run a Distance Personal Training service, providing training plans and diets to client-athletes in California, Wyoming, Indiana, Florida, Colorado, Massachusetts, Alabama, Georgia, Washington, DC, Canada, Hong Kong, China and Baghdad, Iraq. My clients have all come to me through my web site Body Building Senior.com. As I said at the start of this piece, the Internet is amazing.

*Old Navy* · 10-16-2007, 01:05 AM

Friday, October 12, 2007 - Three Weeks Until My Final Pro Show of the Year

Weight: 151.0 (After a Re-Feed Day)

My training partner is out of town, so I took the day off for rest and recovery. Tomorrow (Saturday), I am meeting one of my Distance Personal Training clients at the gym to go over his new training plan. I will do a chest and triceps workout with him. I'm feeling great. I'm looking hard and lean. I believe I will come in my best ever on November 3rd in Miami.

*Old Navy* · 10-16-2007, 01:06 AM

Saturday, October 13, 2007 - 20 Days Left to Train for My Final Pro Show of the Year.

Weight: 150.4

Today I met one of my Distance Personal Training clients in the gym for a one-on-one workout. Normally, Damon trains in the afternoon at another gym with training plans I provide. At least once a month, we workout together so I can check on his progress and provide feedback.

Chest and Triceps

Bar Bell Bench Press
3 x 5 - 215 pounds
3 x 10 - Dips

Incline Bar Bell Bench Press
3 x 5 - 175 pounds
3 x 10 - Dips

Decline Bar Bell Bench Press
3 x 5 - 205 pounds
3 x 10 - Dips

Dumb Bell Bench Fly's
3 x 5 - 55 pound dumb bells
3 x 10 - Dips

Triceps Rope Pull Down
3 x 10 - 88 pounds
3 x 10 - Dips

Decline Bench Bar Bell Skull Crushers
3 x 10 - 85 pounds
3 x 10 - Dips

Incline, moderate speed Tread Mill
20 minutes

We both enjoyed this workout. Damon weighs about 25 pounds more than me, but we worked the same weights. He is 42.

*Old Navy* · 10-16-2007, 01:07 AM

Monday, October 15, 2007 - 19 Days Until the 2007 FAME North American Championships, Miami, FL

Weight: 151.0

My training partner will return tomorrow. The saying goes, "Real Men Squat On Monday." So, I did.

Legs and Calves

Leg Press
4 x 5 - 350 pounds

Hack Squat
4 x 5 - 350 pounds

Leg Extensions
4 x 5 - 200 pounds

Hamstring Curls
4 x 5 - 130 pounds

Hip Adduction
4 x 10 - 305 pounds

Hip Abduction
4 x 10 - 305 pounds

Donkey Press Calve Raises
4 x 25 - 200 pounds

Standing Calve Raises
4 x 25 - Body Weight

Kick Butt Legs Workout!

*Old Navy* · 10-17-2007, 02:36 AM

Tuesday, October 16, 2007 - 18 Days Until the 2007 FAME North American Championships, Miami, FL

Weight: 150.8

My training partner and I had a non-weight training workout, a real heart pumper.

Hanging Leg Lifts
8 x 25 (200 reps)

Alternating Unsupported Sit Ups and Crunches
8 x 25 (200 reps)

Skip Rope
3 x 100 (300 reps)

Cardio
30 minutes of 10 degree elevated, 4.5 speed Tread Mill - Power Walk

*Old Navy* · 10-17-2007, 11:54 PM

Wednesday, October 17, 2007 - 17 Days Until My Final Pro Show of the Year

Weight: 150.6

We didn't do that many exercises today, but, what we did do Rocked!

Back and Biceps

Duel Pulley Rows
4 x 5 - 70 pounds

Dead Lifts
4 x 5 - 200 pounds

Weighted Pull Ups
4 x 5 - 25 pound plate strapped

"I Go, You Go" Barbell Curls
4 x 5 - 70 pounds

Preaches Curls
4 x 5 - 60 pounds

Stair Climber
20 minutes - moderate speed

Elliptical
20 minutes - moderate tension and elevation

*Old Navy* · 10-18-2007, 11:52 PM

Thursday, October 18, 2007 - 16 Days Until My Final Pro Show of the Year

Weight: 150.6 (Holding)

Today my training partner turned 48, so we celebrated with HITT Cardio.

Hanging Leg Lifts
3 x 25
1 x 25 holding a 5-pound dumbbell between our feet

Slant Board Crunches
2 x 25

Ball Crunches
2 x 25

Flat Mat Stretches
Heavenly

HITT Cardio
5-minute warm up
5-20 second splits at 10 degree elevation, 10 mph speed, 40-seconds rest between splits
20-minute cool down, moderate elevation and speed

Two other athletes wanted to try HITT Cardio, so I marched the three of them, including my training partner, through their paces. We drew a small crowd of cheerers as the four of us went through the splits. The 22 year-old nearly puked. LOL

*Old Navy* · 10-24-2007, 12:52 AM

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 11 More Days!

Weight: 148.2 pounds

Abs and Cardio

Hanging Leg Lifts
8 x 25 - 200 reps

Slant Board
2 x 25 Crunches - 50 reps
1 x 25 Sit Ups - 25 reps
1 x 50 Crunches/Sit Ups - 50 reps

Ball
2 x 50 Crunches - 100 reps

Skip Rope
1 x 300 - 300 reps

We did a total of 725 reps. Sweet

Cardio
25 minutes of tread mill, 12 degree angle, 4.0 speed.

A good session. Fun stuff.

*Old Navy* · 10-25-2007, 12:17 AM

Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 10 Days!

Weight: 147.0 pounds

I didn't even say, "Good Morning," to my training partner. I just said, "Lets get to work!" And we did. We combined push ups, pull ups or dips with each exercise. His comment at the end of the session, "That was a great workout." It was.

Lat Pull Downs
3 x 5 - 150 pounds
Push Ups
3 x 10

Seated Cable Rows
8 x 8 - 110 pounds
Push Ups
8 x 10

Incline Barbell Press
3 x 5 - 150 pounds
Dips
3 x 10

Dumb Bell Bench Press
8 x 8 - 50 pound dumb bells
Dips
8 x 10

Lateral Raise
2 x 5 - 25 pound dumb bells
Pull Ups
2 x 10

Dumb Bell Shrugs
4 x 8 - 65 pound dumb bells
Push Ups
4 x 10

Biceps Curls
2 x 5 - 35 pound dumb bells

Machine Preacher Curls
4 x 8 - 100 pounds

Triceps Press Down
2 x 5 - 65 pounds
Push Ups
2 x 10

In addition to the weight training, we did 170 push ups, 110 dips and 20 pull ups. Sweet.

*Old Navy* · 10-26-2007, 01:29 AM

Thursday, October 25, 2007 - Nine Days!

Weight 146.6 (Perfect. I will carb up next week to 150.0)

Abs and Cardio

Hanging Leg Lifts
4 x 25

Pull Ups
5 x 10 (Wide, narrow and hammer grip)

Slant Board Crunches
1 x 25 - Tossing a 6 pound ball
1 x 25 - Tossing an 8 pound ball

Weighted Machine Crunches
2 x 25 (Two machines)

Cable Rope Pull Down Kneeling Crunches
2 x 25 - 50 pounds

Skip Rope
1 x 200 Speed skips

HITT Cardio
25 minutes - Five speed splits, 12 degree incline, speed 10

Great Workout. Tomorrow I'll do a final Legs workout before my contest on November 3rd.

*Old Navy* · 10-27-2007, 12:33 AM

Friday, October 26, 2007 - One Week!

Weight: 147.0

Legs and Calves

Smith Machine Squats
1 x 5 - 275 pounds
1 x 5 - 275 pounds
1 x 5 - 300 pounds - Personal Best

Leg Press
4 x 8 - 250 pounds

Leg Extensions
4 x 8 - 150 pounds

Hamstring Curls
4 x 8 - 100 pounds

Donkey Press Calves Raises
3 x 25 - 250 pounds

Standing Calves Raises
3 x 25 - Body weight

Cardio
20 minutes on the tread mill with moderate speed and moderate elevation.

This was my last Legs workout before my contest in one week. I will return to the gym tomorrow to do 60-minutes of cardio. Next week, I'll train on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday only.

*Old Navy* · 10-30-2007, 12:50 AM

Monday, October 29, 2007 - Five More Days!

Yesterday, friend and fellow pro competitor Dr, Brian Cressman, M.D., came over with his wife for a practice posing session. While Brian and I went through our symmetry and mandatory rounds, his wife video taped us so we could watch afterwards and critique our posing style and form. This was fun and a good way to prepare for Saturday's competition. Brian will compete in the Men's Master Pro 40-55 class and I am entered in the Men's Master Pro 55+ class.

Weight: 145.8

Chest and Triceps

Dumb Bell Flat Bench Press
1 x 6 - 55 pound dumb bells
1 x 6 - 60 pound dumb bells
1 x 6 - 65 pound dumb bells
1 x 6 - 75 pound dumb bells
Dips
4 x 10

Dumb Bell Incline Bench Press
1 x 6 - 50 pound dumb bells
1 x 6 - 55 pound dumb bells
2 x 6 - 60 pound dumb bells
Dips
4 x 10

Dumb Bell Decline Bench Press (Press - Flies Combo Sets)
4 x 6 - 35 pound dumb bells
Dips
4 x 10

Angle Bar Triceps Push Downs
1 x 6 - 60 pounds
1 x 6 - 65 pounds
1 x 6 - 70 pounds
1 x 6 - 75 pounds
Push Ups
4 x 10

Rope Triceps Pull Downs
4 x 6 - 60 pounds
Push Ups
4 x 10

Cardio
20 minutes, moderate speed, moderate elevation tread mill

Posing Practice
2 rounds of symmetry and mandatory poses

I'm feeling great. I'm upbeat and focused. I've cut carbs and will load them later in the week. Water and salt are high. I'm in the zone. I'm confident I will be my best ever for this one.

*Old Navy* · 10-31-2007, 01:58 AM

Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - Four More Days!

Weight: 145.2 pounds

Today my training partner and I focused on abs and cardio. We did 100 hanging leg lifts, 50 pull ups, 50 slant board crunches and 50 sit ups (no foot support). We also did 30 minutes of moderate speed, moderate elevation tread mill. While he did 200 skip ropes, I did some leg flexes and poses.

After the workout, I did a full body shave and exfoliation. I use Dream Tan's Body Exfoliator. It's a good product. I will have my first professional spray tan applied after work today and a second coat tomorrow. I leave for Miami at 7:00 AM on Thursday. I was asked to arrive a day early to help set up the inaugural Master Pro competitions.

10-10-2007, 01:32 AM	#271
Old Navy NGA & IDFA Master Pro Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 533 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 18	Re: Training For My First Natural Masters Pro Contest at 64 GOT BODY? GET FAME! 2007 FAME NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS NOVEMBER 2-4, MIAMI, FLORIDA Gusman Theatre - Venue 174 East Flagler Street Miami, Florida 305 374-2444 Shelborne Beach Resort - Host Hotel 1801 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, Florida 305 531-1271 Discount Code: FAME Media Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure and Model Pro Qualifier Men's and Women's Pro Show Men's and Women's Master Pro Show November 2 All Day - Media Blitz 4:30 PM - Athlete Meeting 6:30 PM - Model and Athlete Meet & Greet Everyone Welcome November 3 All Competitions Judging 9 AM - 4:30 PM REG $15 or VIP $20 Finals 6 PM REG $30 or VIP $45 November 4 11 AM - 2 PM - Pool & Beach Party Photo Shoots Official Ticketmaster site. Tickets for Concerts, Sports, Arts, Theater, Family, Events, more FAME World Events 1-877-wow-FAME __________________ Scott "Old Navy" Hults, NFPT-CPT; NGA-CPT FAME, NGA & IDFA Natural Master Pro Bodybuilder FAME, NGA & OCB Contest Judge www.BodyBuildingSenior.com

10-10-2007, 01:33 AM	#272
Old Navy NGA & IDFA Master Pro Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 533 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 18	Re: Training For My First Natural Masters Pro Contest at 64 Tuesday, October 9, 2007 - 25 Days Until My Final Pro Show of the Year Weight: 151.2 We joined the 600 Club today. We did 600 reps in one workout. Abs and Cardio Hanging Leg Lifts 4 x 25 Slant Board Crunches 1 x 25 - tossing a 4 pound ball 1 x 25 - tossing a 6 pound ball 2 x 25 - tossing a 8 pound ball Ball Crunches 1 x 25 Sit ups - No feet hooked 1 x 25 Weighted Machine Crunches 2 x 25 Skip Rope 3 x 100 speed skips Wheeeeoooooottt! __________________ Scott "Old Navy" Hults, NFPT-CPT; NGA-CPT FAME, NGA & IDFA Natural Master Pro Bodybuilder FAME, NGA & OCB Contest Judge www.BodyBuildingSenior.com

10-12-2007, 01:07 AM	#273
Old Navy NGA & IDFA Master Pro Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 533 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 18	Re: Training For My First Natural Masters Pro Contest at 64 Thursday, October 11, 2007 - 23 Days Until My Final Pro Show of the Year Weight: 150.4 Today my training partner and I focused on abs and cardio Hanging Leg Lifts 4 x 25 Weighted Crunch Machine 4 x 25 Full Sit Ups - No Feet Hooked 5 x 20 HITT Cardio 5 speed splits on the tread mill with 10 degrees elevation and 10 mph speed. Fun! Note: The Internet is amazing. I live in Birmingham, Alabama. Last night, at home, I received a phone call from Australia. The caller was hearing impaired so our "conversation" was relayed by the overseas operator. The gentleman typed in his comments and questions, the operator read me the text, I responded, she typed my response and relayed it to the caller. He said he called to say that he followed my journal on my web site and was moved to let me know how it has influenced him with his own training. We "spoke" for about 10 minutes and then I suggested we continue our conversation via email, to save him the expense of the overseas call. He said he would, but he just wanted to let me know, personally, how I have helped him. How cool is that? I run a Distance Personal Training service, providing training plans and diets to client-athletes in California, Wyoming, Indiana, Florida, Colorado, Massachusetts, Alabama, Georgia, Washington, DC, Canada, Hong Kong, China and Baghdad, Iraq. My clients have all come to me through my web site Body Building Senior.com. As I said at the start of this piece, the Internet is amazing. __________________ Scott "Old Navy" Hults, NFPT-CPT; NGA-CPT FAME, NGA & IDFA Natural Master Pro Bodybuilder FAME, NGA & OCB Contest Judge www.BodyBuildingSenior.com

10-16-2007, 01:05 AM	#274
Old Navy NGA & IDFA Master Pro Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 533 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 18	Re: Training For My First Natural Masters Pro Contest at 64 Friday, October 12, 2007 - Three Weeks Until My Final Pro Show of the Year Weight: 151.0 (After a Re-Feed Day) My training partner is out of town, so I took the day off for rest and recovery. Tomorrow (Saturday), I am meeting one of my Distance Personal Training clients at the gym to go over his new training plan. I will do a chest and triceps workout with him. I'm feeling great. I'm looking hard and lean. I believe I will come in my best ever on November 3rd in Miami. __________________ Scott "Old Navy" Hults, NFPT-CPT; NGA-CPT FAME, NGA & IDFA Natural Master Pro Bodybuilder FAME, NGA & OCB Contest Judge www.BodyBuildingSenior.com

10-16-2007, 01:06 AM	#275
Old Navy NGA & IDFA Master Pro Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 533 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 18	Re: Training For My First Natural Masters Pro Contest at 64 Saturday, October 13, 2007 - 20 Days Left to Train for My Final Pro Show of the Year. Weight: 150.4 Today I met one of my Distance Personal Training clients in the gym for a one-on-one workout. Normally, Damon trains in the afternoon at another gym with training plans I provide. At least once a month, we workout together so I can check on his progress and provide feedback. Chest and Triceps Bar Bell Bench Press 3 x 5 - 215 pounds 3 x 10 - Dips Incline Bar Bell Bench Press 3 x 5 - 175 pounds 3 x 10 - Dips Decline Bar Bell Bench Press 3 x 5 - 205 pounds 3 x 10 - Dips Dumb Bell Bench Fly's 3 x 5 - 55 pound dumb bells 3 x 10 - Dips Triceps Rope Pull Down 3 x 10 - 88 pounds 3 x 10 - Dips Decline Bench Bar Bell Skull Crushers 3 x 10 - 85 pounds 3 x 10 - Dips Incline, moderate speed Tread Mill 20 minutes We both enjoyed this workout. Damon weighs about 25 pounds more than me, but we worked the same weights. He is 42. __________________ Scott "Old Navy" Hults, NFPT-CPT; NGA-CPT FAME, NGA & IDFA Natural Master Pro Bodybuilder FAME, NGA & OCB Contest Judge www.BodyBuildingSenior.com

10-16-2007, 01:07 AM	#276
Old Navy NGA & IDFA Master Pro Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 533 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 18	Re: Training For My First Natural Masters Pro Contest at 64 Monday, October 15, 2007 - 19 Days Until the 2007 FAME North American Championships, Miami, FL Weight: 151.0 My training partner will return tomorrow. The saying goes, "Real Men Squat On Monday." So, I did. Legs and Calves Leg Press 4 x 5 - 350 pounds Hack Squat 4 x 5 - 350 pounds Leg Extensions 4 x 5 - 200 pounds Hamstring Curls 4 x 5 - 130 pounds Hip Adduction 4 x 10 - 305 pounds Hip Abduction 4 x 10 - 305 pounds Donkey Press Calve Raises 4 x 25 - 200 pounds Standing Calve Raises 4 x 25 - Body Weight Kick Butt Legs Workout! __________________ Scott "Old Navy" Hults, NFPT-CPT; NGA-CPT FAME, NGA & IDFA Natural Master Pro Bodybuilder FAME, NGA & OCB Contest Judge www.BodyBuildingSenior.com

10-17-2007, 02:36 AM	#277
Old Navy NGA & IDFA Master Pro Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 533 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 18	Re: Training For My First Natural Masters Pro Contest at 64 Tuesday, October 16, 2007 - 18 Days Until the 2007 FAME North American Championships, Miami, FL Weight: 150.8 My training partner and I had a non-weight training workout, a real heart pumper. Hanging Leg Lifts 8 x 25 (200 reps) Alternating Unsupported Sit Ups and Crunches 8 x 25 (200 reps) Skip Rope 3 x 100 (300 reps) Cardio 30 minutes of 10 degree elevated, 4.5 speed Tread Mill - Power Walk __________________ Scott "Old Navy" Hults, NFPT-CPT; NGA-CPT FAME, NGA & IDFA Natural Master Pro Bodybuilder FAME, NGA & OCB Contest Judge www.BodyBuildingSenior.com

10-17-2007, 11:54 PM	#278
Old Navy NGA & IDFA Master Pro Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 533 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 18	Re: Training For My First Natural Masters Pro Contest at 64 Wednesday, October 17, 2007 - 17 Days Until My Final Pro Show of the Year Weight: 150.6 We didn't do that many exercises today, but, what we did do Rocked! Back and Biceps Duel Pulley Rows 4 x 5 - 70 pounds Dead Lifts 4 x 5 - 200 pounds Weighted Pull Ups 4 x 5 - 25 pound plate strapped "I Go, You Go" Barbell Curls 4 x 5 - 70 pounds Preaches Curls 4 x 5 - 60 pounds Stair Climber 20 minutes - moderate speed Elliptical 20 minutes - moderate tension and elevation __________________ Scott "Old Navy" Hults, NFPT-CPT; NGA-CPT FAME, NGA & IDFA Natural Master Pro Bodybuilder FAME, NGA & OCB Contest Judge www.BodyBuildingSenior.com

10-18-2007, 11:52 PM	#279
Old Navy NGA & IDFA Master Pro Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 533 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 18	Re: Training For My First Natural Masters Pro Contest at 64 Thursday, October 18, 2007 - 16 Days Until My Final Pro Show of the Year Weight: 150.6 (Holding) Today my training partner turned 48, so we celebrated with HITT Cardio. Hanging Leg Lifts 3 x 25 1 x 25 holding a 5-pound dumbbell between our feet Slant Board Crunches 2 x 25 Ball Crunches 2 x 25 Flat Mat Stretches Heavenly HITT Cardio 5-minute warm up 5-20 second splits at 10 degree elevation, 10 mph speed, 40-seconds rest between splits 20-minute cool down, moderate elevation and speed Two other athletes wanted to try HITT Cardio, so I marched the three of them, including my training partner, through their paces. We drew a small crowd of cheerers as the four of us went through the splits. The 22 year-old nearly puked. LOL __________________ Scott "Old Navy" Hults, NFPT-CPT; NGA-CPT FAME, NGA & IDFA Natural Master Pro Bodybuilder FAME, NGA & OCB Contest Judge www.BodyBuildingSenior.com

10-24-2007, 12:52 AM	#280
Old Navy NGA & IDFA Master Pro Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 533 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 18	Re: Training For My First Natural Masters Pro Contest at 64 Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 11 More Days! Weight: 148.2 pounds Abs and Cardio Hanging Leg Lifts 8 x 25 - 200 reps Slant Board 2 x 25 Crunches - 50 reps 1 x 25 Sit Ups - 25 reps 1 x 50 Crunches/Sit Ups - 50 reps Ball 2 x 50 Crunches - 100 reps Skip Rope 1 x 300 - 300 reps We did a total of 725 reps. Sweet Cardio 25 minutes of tread mill, 12 degree angle, 4.0 speed. A good session. Fun stuff. __________________ Scott "Old Navy" Hults, NFPT-CPT; NGA-CPT FAME, NGA & IDFA Natural Master Pro Bodybuilder FAME, NGA & OCB Contest Judge www.BodyBuildingSenior.com

10-25-2007, 12:17 AM	#281
Old Navy NGA & IDFA Master Pro Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 533 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 18	Re: Training For My First Natural Masters Pro Contest at 64 Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 10 Days! Weight: 147.0 pounds I didn't even say, "Good Morning," to my training partner. I just said, "Lets get to work!" And we did. We combined push ups, pull ups or dips with each exercise. His comment at the end of the session, "That was a great workout." It was. Lat Pull Downs 3 x 5 - 150 pounds Push Ups 3 x 10 Seated Cable Rows 8 x 8 - 110 pounds Push Ups 8 x 10 Incline Barbell Press 3 x 5 - 150 pounds Dips 3 x 10 Dumb Bell Bench Press 8 x 8 - 50 pound dumb bells Dips 8 x 10 Lateral Raise 2 x 5 - 25 pound dumb bells Pull Ups 2 x 10 Dumb Bell Shrugs 4 x 8 - 65 pound dumb bells Push Ups 4 x 10 Biceps Curls 2 x 5 - 35 pound dumb bells Machine Preacher Curls 4 x 8 - 100 pounds Triceps Press Down 2 x 5 - 65 pounds Push Ups 2 x 10 In addition to the weight training, we did 170 push ups, 110 dips and 20 pull ups. Sweet. __________________ Scott "Old Navy" Hults, NFPT-CPT; NGA-CPT FAME, NGA & IDFA Natural Master Pro Bodybuilder FAME, NGA & OCB Contest Judge www.BodyBuildingSenior.com

10-26-2007, 01:29 AM	#282
Old Navy NGA & IDFA Master Pro Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 533 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 18	Re: Training For My First Natural Masters Pro Contest at 64 Thursday, October 25, 2007 - Nine Days! Weight 146.6 (Perfect. I will carb up next week to 150.0) Abs and Cardio Hanging Leg Lifts 4 x 25 Pull Ups 5 x 10 (Wide, narrow and hammer grip) Slant Board Crunches 1 x 25 - Tossing a 6 pound ball 1 x 25 - Tossing an 8 pound ball Weighted Machine Crunches 2 x 25 (Two machines) Cable Rope Pull Down Kneeling Crunches 2 x 25 - 50 pounds Skip Rope 1 x 200 Speed skips HITT Cardio 25 minutes - Five speed splits, 12 degree incline, speed 10 Great Workout. Tomorrow I'll do a final Legs workout before my contest on November 3rd. __________________ Scott "Old Navy" Hults, NFPT-CPT; NGA-CPT FAME, NGA & IDFA Natural Master Pro Bodybuilder FAME, NGA & OCB Contest Judge www.BodyBuildingSenior.com

10-27-2007, 12:33 AM	#283
Old Navy NGA & IDFA Master Pro Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 533 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 18	Re: Training For My First Natural Masters Pro Contest at 64 Friday, October 26, 2007 - One Week! Weight: 147.0 Legs and Calves Smith Machine Squats 1 x 5 - 275 pounds 1 x 5 - 275 pounds 1 x 5 - 300 pounds - Personal Best Leg Press 4 x 8 - 250 pounds Leg Extensions 4 x 8 - 150 pounds Hamstring Curls 4 x 8 - 100 pounds Donkey Press Calves Raises 3 x 25 - 250 pounds Standing Calves Raises 3 x 25 - Body weight Cardio 20 minutes on the tread mill with moderate speed and moderate elevation. This was my last Legs workout before my contest in one week. I will return to the gym tomorrow to do 60-minutes of cardio. Next week, I'll train on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday only. __________________ Scott "Old Navy" Hults, NFPT-CPT; NGA-CPT FAME, NGA & IDFA Natural Master Pro Bodybuilder FAME, NGA & OCB Contest Judge www.BodyBuildingSenior.com

10-30-2007, 12:50 AM	#284
Old Navy NGA & IDFA Master Pro Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 533 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 18	Re: Training For My First Natural Masters Pro Contest at 64 Monday, October 29, 2007 - Five More Days! Yesterday, friend and fellow pro competitor Dr, Brian Cressman, M.D., came over with his wife for a practice posing session. While Brian and I went through our symmetry and mandatory rounds, his wife video taped us so we could watch afterwards and critique our posing style and form. This was fun and a good way to prepare for Saturday's competition. Brian will compete in the Men's Master Pro 40-55 class and I am entered in the Men's Master Pro 55+ class. Weight: 145.8 Chest and Triceps Dumb Bell Flat Bench Press 1 x 6 - 55 pound dumb bells 1 x 6 - 60 pound dumb bells 1 x 6 - 65 pound dumb bells 1 x 6 - 75 pound dumb bells Dips 4 x 10 Dumb Bell Incline Bench Press 1 x 6 - 50 pound dumb bells 1 x 6 - 55 pound dumb bells 2 x 6 - 60 pound dumb bells Dips 4 x 10 Dumb Bell Decline Bench Press (Press - Flies Combo Sets) 4 x 6 - 35 pound dumb bells Dips 4 x 10 Angle Bar Triceps Push Downs 1 x 6 - 60 pounds 1 x 6 - 65 pounds 1 x 6 - 70 pounds 1 x 6 - 75 pounds Push Ups 4 x 10 Rope Triceps Pull Downs 4 x 6 - 60 pounds Push Ups 4 x 10 Cardio 20 minutes, moderate speed, moderate elevation tread mill Posing Practice 2 rounds of symmetry and mandatory poses I'm feeling great. I'm upbeat and focused. I've cut carbs and will load them later in the week. Water and salt are high. I'm in the zone. I'm confident I will be my best ever for this one. __________________ Scott "Old Navy" Hults, NFPT-CPT; NGA-CPT FAME, NGA & IDFA Natural Master Pro Bodybuilder FAME, NGA & OCB Contest Judge www.BodyBuildingSenior.com

10-31-2007, 01:58 AM	#285
Old Navy NGA & IDFA Master Pro Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 533 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 18	Re: Training For My First Natural Masters Pro Contest at 64 Tuesday, October 30, 2007 - Four More Days! Weight: 145.2 pounds Today my training partner and I focused on abs and cardio. We did 100 hanging leg lifts, 50 pull ups, 50 slant board crunches and 50 sit ups (no foot support). We also did 30 minutes of moderate speed, moderate elevation tread mill. While he did 200 skip ropes, I did some leg flexes and poses. After the workout, I did a full body shave and exfoliation. I use Dream Tan's Body Exfoliator. It's a good product. I will have my first professional spray tan applied after work today and a second coat tomorrow. I leave for Miami at 7:00 AM on Thursday. I was asked to arrive a day early to help set up the inaugural Master Pro competitions. __________________ Scott "Old Navy" Hults, NFPT-CPT; NGA-CPT FAME, NGA & IDFA Natural Master Pro Bodybuilder FAME, NGA & OCB Contest Judge www.BodyBuildingSenior.com