As
I prepare for my upcoming photo shoots, I am constantly searching for new ways to help me in my fight against hunger. Dropping body fat and cutting weight is not easy, especially when you wait till the last minute like I tend to do. Crash course diets will only leave you rebounding and gaining weight back immediately after you go back to normal life. I have compiled a list of 10 of my favorite items that I have stumbled upon in my quest to stay shredded...
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Josh Bryan – Always Hungry, Never Satisfied!
With us today is Josh Bryan, a 19-year-old NPC Men’s Physique competitor from Union, Ohio who currently resides in West Milton. Congrats Josh on a great showing! What made you decide to compete in the Men's Physique Division?
I have always been told by my peers that I have "The Look" that people are looking for in this division, so I found a show and gave it my best shot. Now I am addicted and can't wait to step on stage again.
Can you tell us a little about the show in which you most recently competed?
The most recent show I competed in was Kentucky Muscle. It was an amazing show and was put on by some amazing people. My competition was stacked, everyone brought their A game and I was going to be thankful for whatever place I was given.
Hitting the treadmill in the morning for an hour of cardio is great. Any activity that supplements your daily routine is never going to hurt. However, being in the fitness industry, and being able to boast an IFBB Pro Card takes much more than what the average “gym rat” may be willing to give when it comes to commitment, time, and overall focus.
The ordinary guy who may go to the gym five times a week is doing his body a favor. He is bound to live a longer and happier life. When he returns home from the gym, he may indulge in a sweet or savory meal. This is where the major differences come in between the average gym goer and someone who is entering competition season.
This is the second ‘anatomy of a workout’ article. This specific workout was developed as part of the same training phase as the first article, so it works synergistically with it (and the article/workout to follow). As with the first article it is based on techniques I’ve discussed previously here on Rx Muscle. This workout utilizes Straight Sets, Supersets, and Tri-circuits.
The workout: Like the first workout, please view this workout as a ‘template.’ Therefore feel free to substitute different exercises depending on what you want to prioritize (ex. Squats, Hack Squats, Split Squats etc. in place of the Leg Press, and a Standing or Seated Calf Raise in place of the Calf press). I have left the chart blank so you can print it out and write in your specific loading and repetitions.
With
us today is Men’s Physique competitor, 28-year-old Chris Freeman originally from Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He currently calls San Antonio, Texas, his home.
Congrats Chris on a great showing! What made you decide to compete in the Men’s Physique Division?
I’m always looking for new ways to challenge myself and I’ve always loved sports and working out. At the time, I had just started CrossFit and my coach was pushing me to do a Physique show. I was hesitant because I wasn’t sure I had the right physique for competing. I had always eaten whatever I wanted and maintained relatively fit, but I had never looked like the guys in the competition pictures. I decided to commit to a competition diet, and soon after, I discovered a physique I never thought possible.
People
tend to place a great deal of importance on the aesthetics of a chiseled midsection, but don’t realize how much it impacts (or is impacted) by everything you do. Many movements in the gym, such as squats or overhead presses, provide a challenge for your core, and would be improved by strengthening it.
Much like any other group of muscles, you must work your abs (upper, lower, and obliques) from all angles to get results. As an additional challenge, many of the following exercises can be done with added weight in order to continue to challenge your core. However, I would be cautious when adding weight and truly focus on using proper form as opposed to moving heavy weight when it comes to abs.
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