Monday, July 23, 2007

Finally…. the bodybuilding pics from Dubbo 2007!

Finally got the negatives from the Dubbo show (back in March) scanned.

This with be the main page.

I’ve done Cathy McGee, David Robinson and Izze Haydar’s pics first, since they have contacted me to see what photos I took.

Will then start prepping the pics for the Canberra boys: Harry Haureliuk, Dennis Matijasevic, Steven Hocking and Paul McKews after that.


Gnoll110

Sunday, July 08, 2007

A variation on David Jacobs/Branch Warrens shock routine

Was looking at this some Delts routines at the Muscular Development (MD) forums.

Found a post in a Branch Warren thread by CUT260 aka David Jacobs
10 sets of 10 reps using the heaviest weight you think you can finish all ten sets with. So for each exercise that’s a goal of 100 reps. We basically will do 3 exercises per body part. So far I have not finished all 10 sets as you think some weight is light but come the 5th, 6th, 7th set it feels like the weight of the world. Its a killer especially with deadlifts and squats.

A variation I’ve seen is:

A three day split centred around the Squat, the Deadlifts and the Bench Press.

For each day the Squat, Deadlift and Bench Press are the lead exercise. For each, select a weight you can just do for a set of ten reps. Use that weight for 16 sets of 6 reps. Note, that is 96 reps, close to David's 100 reps.

Do it right and there shouldn't be much left in the tank. The second and third exercises, select a weight that you can do for 6 sets of 6 reps.

When you can do the 16x6 or 6x6, up the weight.

Follow this routine for 8 weeks.


Gnoll110

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Saturday, June 30, 2007

Bodybuilding Compertition Pics: Nick Jones

At the start of the month, the INBA held its 2007 Sydney titles.

I took some pics during the Finals show. Last week I finally got them developed. The fist pics I’m going to post are those of the guest poser Nick Jones.

I've posed them here. More to follow.


Gnoll110

Update: well finally got all the images just right. Been a great learn thingy, used the rmagick ruby library to call ImageMagick. The link is live:)

Sunday, June 17, 2007

Training Partners and Exercise Form

Been at the new gym (Elite Physique) for two weeks now.

I've been without a training partner since Christmas time. The last two weeks have really brought the back to me again. A training partner is a great thing to have. Someone to push you. Someone to prod/embarrass you into that last rep of those working sets!

One thing that you can do, when you haven’t got a training partner there, is to get a spotter.

Here a chance to learn. I always try to get the most experienced guy around. I will ask them to check out my exercise form on at least one set. Then incorporate there pointers in your last sets, even if it means dropping the weight a bit

Over the last fortnight, I’ve gotten G (Graeme Bennett), Big Joe (Joe Giampaolo) and Ariel to spot me. Both G and Ariel helped me with form.


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Monday, June 04, 2007

Bodybuilding: Gyms & pulling the Trigger

Started at a new gym last Thursday. It is Elite Physique in Phillip. That’s Big Joe (Billy) Giampaolo’s gym.

Mark, a guy, who use to train at my last gym, trains there. Had a bit of a talk to him tonight. He has been thinking about competing in a bodybuilding comp. Said he was thinking about competing, maybe in October 2008. My advice was that he should set a date and train to it.

Personally, two weeks after the end of a competition season, I pick when I will compete next. For me it’s October 2008. Got to spend sometime trying to get bigger/better.

As I said to Mark, It’s a personal decision. It all depends on you being mentally ready to make the commitment to spend the time and willpower to do it! Don’t wait until you think you’re ready to compete, you’ll never be completely happy with your condition and you'll never pull the trigger.

Had a bit of a look at Mark, after we had finished training. Mark is ready for it.

So just to put Mark under a little pressure ;), I said that in two weeks, I’ld expect him to be able to give me a date for when he’s going to compete. Let’s see if he pulls the trigger. Go on Mark, go for it mate!


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INBA 2006 Sydney Bodybuilding titles

Went up to Sydney yesterday, for the Sydney bodybuilding titles. This is the first show conducted by the new INBA NSW state president Simon Healey. It was a two show format, held at the North Sydney Leagues Club. Wayne McDonald (INBA World Vice-President) and David Nigro (Victorian state president) came up from Melbourne to assist Simon with his first show.

The show was smaller than usual, understandable, given the sports politics in Australia and particularly New South Wales since last years state titles. Over the years, I’ve heard of posts being torn down at gyms and rumours being spread that a shows had been cancelled. Heard a new one this time, late this week, emails had been sent, claiming that the show was cancelled. Political dirty sticks meets the internet. Wonder where the email addresses came from?

They where short of judges too, one was sick. I ended up judging. Was happy with my scoring, my placings were the same as the overall panel for all divisions.

Nick Jones guest posed. Nick is three weeks out from a MuscleMania bodybuilding comp in the US. He looked great and put on a good show. Nick also talk about his bodybuilding career, particularly since his last NABBA bodybuilding show in 2002. Nick has put a lot of work and will into getting through his health issues. Good work Nick, all the best.

I took some 35mm film, will get 'em scanned and posted sometime some-ish.


Gnoll110

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Thursday, May 31, 2007

Sodium Benzoate in Diet Coke & Pepsi Max

A few daya ago I added this post about Sodium Benzoate (211) and Bodybuilding Competition Diets.

Since then I did a quit survey the common 'no sugar' fizzy drinks in Australia.

Just been reading the side of a Coca-Cola Zero can.
It contains ‘Preservative (211)’
It also contains ‘Colour (150d)’, ‘Food Acids (338, 331)’ & ‘Sweeteners (951, 950)’. That adds up to over 2900!

Also checked Pepsi Max, its got ‘Preservative (211)’ too, the same Colour, Food Acids & Sweeteners.


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Sunday, May 27, 2007

Can a Competition Diet damage your DNA?

An item just hit Slashdot, the post is titled Some Soft Drinks May Damage Your DNA, and refers to an article in The Independent, titled Caution: Some soft drinks may seriously harm your health

The Independent article specifically refers to Pepsi Max, my ‘no sugar’ fizzy drink of choice.

I know a lot of people (myself included), who use diet fizzy drinks as ‘no sugar’ relief during those last grinding weeks of the lead up to competition!

The Independent:
He told The Independent on Sunday: "These chemicals have the ability to cause severe damage to DNA in the mitochondria to the point that they totally inactivate it: they knock it out altogether.

"The mitochondria consumes the oxygen to give you energy and if you damage it - as happens in a number if diseased states - then the cell starts to malfunction very seriously. And there is a whole array of diseases that are now being tied to damage to this DNA - Parkinson's and quite a lot of neuro-degenerative diseases, but above all the whole process of ageing."

Diet Pepsi & Coca-Cola drinks generally get a guernsey too

For those people reading cans, its E211(UK), AKA sodium benzoate.


Gnoll110

P.S. Remember, never eat or drink anything that adds up to more that a thousand! ;)

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Thursday, April 26, 2007

The role of Pros on Bodybuilding

I got the following in an email from the INBA this month.

Joel Ramintas (SA) 3x Mr Australia has confirmed he will now take the step into the INBA Professional rank. Fellow SA competitor Hayzer Cayli who placed third in the Professional Natural Olympia last year will also accept the prize money and turn professional. INBA Queensland top male competitor, Michael Waddington who won his Amateur height Class at the 2006 Natural Olympia has been granted a Pro Card. Michael is excited and determined about doing well now a Professional competitor. These competitors join Warren Clampit as Australia’s Professional Natural competitors and shortly we will have a webpage dedicated to each of our Pros. “The number of competitors entering the Professional level around the world heralds a significant point in time for Natural Bodybuilding,” World Vice-President Wayne McDonald explained. “The INBA has been around long enough that our top competitors have developed to a standard that was never seen before on a natural stage. Look at our current Professional competitors, they have been house-hold names in the INBA for 10 years; I remember Michael Waddington winning the Junior Mr Australia in the 90’s. Now he is our Pro.”

Exciting new plans are underway in the INBA as the Professional ranks around the world swell. The plans been drafted for implementation include; Professional competitors no longer pay entry fees, in fact, if they nominate the Professional event they will compete in 6 months prior they will be paid an “Appearance Fee” at the show. This is a win/win development – Pro competitors get paid for turning up and the Promoter can guarantee and promote his Professional line up in advance. In addition, Professional competitors will be subject to more frequent drug testing
and a positive test will incur a US$10,000 fine on top of the normal sanctions. “If we develop and vigorously promote our (best) Professional competitors they must be 100% committed to the term Natural Bodybuilding – if they fail a drug test, the damage to Natural Bodybuilding is enormous.” INBA Pro competitors will receive more publicity and promotion, with the aim to build more interest and a greater following in both our competitors and the sport. Plus a female Professional bodybuilding
division will be offered at all international shows.


First, I’m going to try to get a gallery of pics together from each of these four Pros. Got any pics, send them in. Know Warren, his good value. Seen Joel Ramintas and Michael Waddington. Can’t put a face to Hayzer Cayli, but intend to remedy that!

Been thinking about how to promote the sport better.

Taking a lesson from the Rugbies & Aussie Rules, one key is the schools. I think that these Pros and the top level Amaturs need to get into the school as much as they can.

Leading competitors, Promoters & Gym owners should be in contact with (local) PE teachers etc to coach/show off both weight training generally and sport in particular. The INBA should be assisting our Pro guys & gals with getting the Cert 3s and 4s too.

Gnoll110

Monday, March 26, 2007

Melbourne Titles, ANB 2007

Got down in Melbourne this weekend, for an IT workshop on Saturday.

The ANB’s Melbourne Natural Bodybuilding titles were on in the city, on the Sunday. I went along to the pre-judging at 12. Couldn’t stay for the evening show, not with a drive back to Canberra for work the next day.

The field was of good quality, but the numbers were small. They allowed competitors for compete in multiple divisions, a sure sign of not enough competitors.

Took a few rolls of film. I’ll post some after I get the developed and scanned.

Warren Clampet, last year INBA Natural Olympia winner was there in the crowd. Got a chance to talk to him for a few minutes, was good to catch up with him. Had not seen him since the first week in November, just after the Australian titles.

Generally, a great weekend away.


Gnoll110

Sunday, March 18, 2007

INBA, What is the difference between Amateur & Professional bodybuilding?

http://liahalsall.blogspot.com/2007/03/all-female-classic.html

Found the above blog entry today.

This show, the INBA 2007 All Female Classic, has a $1000(AUD) first prize in four divisions.

It raises the question about what is the difference between Amateur & Professional bodybuilding.

Do you have to be a Pro to go in it? If you win it, do you become a Pro? You have won a cash prize. Does this mean you can’t go into future amateur shows.

Shouldn’t this money be going into building the prize pool for the INBA Pro Division? (One or two annual competitions that can only be entered by a past Australia (or higher) title division winners)

Should there be a Pro Card system?


Gnoll110

Found a new bodybuilding forum

Today I try to go to http://www.ausbodybuildingforum.com/index.php (for the first time in a while). Gav has decommissioned the site. Sniff :(

Gav's pics of last years (2006) INBA ACT titles will be down too.

So I went looking for other Australian based bodybuilding forums.

I found one at http://www.muscle.com.au/forum/index.php

Looking for others. If you know of any, please let me know.


Gnoll110

Sunday, March 04, 2007

Dubbo Bodybuilding 2007: results

Hi all

This last Saturday saw the annual Dubbo bodybuilding comtest.

There where ten divisions, all up, this year.

Male – Grandmasters
1st Harry Haureliuk (42)

Male – Masters
1st Antonio Silvestro (45)
2nd David Robinson (40)
3rd Dennis Matijasevic (46)

Female – Figure Masters
1st Cathy McGee (52)
2nd Tania Shoobert (48)

Female – Figure U/52kgs
1st Carly Taylor (51)
2nd Michelle Jeffery (47)

Female – Figure O/52kgs
1st Kelly Hancock (50)

Mixed Pairs
1st Cathy McGee (52)/David Robinson (40)
2nd Tania Shoobert (48)/Harry Haureliuk (42)

Male – U/75kgs
1st Mark Keys (51)
2nd Paul McKews (58)

Male – U/85kgs
1st Daniel Fel (61)
2nd Steven Hocking (55)
3rd Rail Ali (56)
4th Kevin Foster (60)

Male – U/95kgs
1st Joe Grima (64)
2nd Anthony Bowden (63)
3rd Steven Tritton (62)

Male – O/95kgs
1st Izze Haydar (65)
2nd Spencer Hiet (68)

Female – Figure Overall
Cathy McGee (52)

Male – Overall
Izze Haydar (60)

Sadly this year there were no Female Physique competitors.

I took some pics too.

They have now been developed.

Got to get them scanned. I'll post them soon.

To be continued…

Gnoll110

Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Dubbo Bodybuilding 2007

Well it’s that time of the year again. The Dubbo bodybuilding comp is on again. It’s the 3rd March this year. Usually it the last Saturday in Feb, but due to a double booking at the venue, the Duddo RSL Club, it’s on a week later this year.

The evening show starts at 5:30

http://dubbo.yourguide.com.au/detail.asp?class=sport&subclass=general&story_id=561214&category=General

Gnoll110

Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Sunday, December 31, 2006

Hardcore Gyms......A Thing Of The Past!

Hi all.

Talk to my training partner earlier in the month. It came up, the a friend from Orange had just been kicked out of him gym for being to hardcore. He is an ernest and to the point kinda guy. A real font of information as long as you don't get between him and his workout.

Found a related thread on the MD forum site too.

Hardcore Gyms......A Thing Of The Past!


Gnoll110

Saturday, November 11, 2006

Pics from the Canberra comp

I've organize the pics onto one page, finally!

http://members.westnet.com.au/gnoll110/bodybuilding01.html

The pics come from gav's forums site @ http://www.ausbodybuildingforum.com/index.php

Thanks Gav.

If anyone has any pics from the INBA Sydney, Canberra or Melbourne (Nationals) comps, please let me know. I'd love to see them.


Gnoll110

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Sunday, November 05, 2006

Back from Melbourne

Well, I got back from Melbourne yesterday (5th Nov).

Had a great 10 days away.

After the comp, Jamie, Carmen and myself had a great two days kicking around Melbourne. They flew back to Canberra Monday arvo.

I spend Tuesday to midday Friday doing job searching kinda stuff. Wednesday, Thursday & Friday morning I got to train with Warren Clampet. It's always great training with a partner who is bigger/stronger and/or more experienced. Thanks Warren.

Got on the scales on Thursday, up to 95kgs. Up about 6 kgs from the comp. Back on the scales on Friday, was back down to 94.25kgs. The body is such a sensitive and responsive thing!

Did family things for the last two days before I flew back to Canberra. Gee kids grow fast!

Sunday, October 29, 2006

INBA Australian Titles 2006

Well the big day has come and been.

The Aystralian Title where at the Camberwell Centre, in Melbourne yesterday (Sat. 28-Oct-2006).

I think I was in the best overall condition I've ever been in. Reasonable lean and the heavist I've competed at. Been a little leaner in the past, but at 8 to 10 kgs lighter.

My training partner finshed 3rd in the Open Tall class. Congrats Jamie!


bye for now

Gnoll