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Sample of
Daily Photo Journal
Thursday, April 25
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| Arm and abdominal training were good as ever this morning. I was focused and trained heavily and effectively. It's extremely important that I NEVER become satisfied with my performance because I know there's ALWAYS a higher level I can achieve. If I don't constantly remind myself to never become complacent, I will never reach my full potential. I'll have to be at my very best to compete in the NPC USA's in just 13 weeks! | |
Tuesday, April 23
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| Back and calves training was as heavy and effective as ever. Currently weighing 240 pounds, I am feeling extremely lean AND strong. | |
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| To stay closer to the MAX-OT Training Principles, I have changed a few exercises this year. I've replaced single-arm dumbbell rows with machine rows. There weren't any dumbbells heavy enough to keep me within the four to six rep range. Now, I can load the machine up with five 45-pound plates on each side and barely get six reps. I no longer do standing calf raises for the same reason. Now, I do calf raises on the leg press one leg at a time. | |
Sunday, April 21
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| Every single day, there are certain bodybuilding "disciplines" that I must always do (such as eating properly and on time, taking all of my supplements and on time, drinking enough water, and doing my intense cardiovascular training). On the weekends, however, I use part of the time to physically and mentally relax a little and regroup from my normal workday routine. I also use Saturdays and Sundays as a time to get reorganized and prepared for the coming week. This weekend, I took some time for a relaxing sauna. I also stocked with the groceries I'll need this week. I also went out and had some fun on Saturday night and, on Sunday morning, spent some time at the local Starbucks for some good conversation and connection. | |
Friday, April 19
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| Building a great physique alone will not get your far in the bodybuilding and fitness industry. I work very hard at the business and marketing aspects of my bodybuilding career as well. I have created an alliance with House of Pain Ironwear workout clothing in which I receive commissions on all the purchases my friends, fans, followers, and students around the world because of my influence. Next week, I'll launch a kick-off promotion on my skiplacour.com web site. You'll get a Skip La Cour's Mass Machine T-shirt absolutely FREE if you purchase just $150.00 worth of House of Pain workout clothing. They will be offered in three different colors (white, gray, and red) and you can buy also them for only $19.00. | |
Thursday, April 18
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| Arm training was as heavy as ever this morning. I feel I hit the intended muscle groups effectively. One more session down on my way to creating my ideal, complete physique. |
Wednesday, April 17
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| Today's quadriceps training was very good. As you may have noticed in my Daily Planner, I focus a lot of attention on the quality of my squats. Squats are the one exercise that have challenged me the most. And, as you may have also noticed if you compared my first Mass Machine training video to Mass Machine II, they have improved greatly over the last couple of years. This past year, I committed to taking squats to an even higher level of performance and effectiveness. The first six months after last year's contest, I consciously went down in weight and revamped my form. Over the last several months, I've steadily been climbing back up in weight while holding onto that improved form. Sometimes you've must take a two steps back in order to go five steps forward. | |
Tuesday, April 16
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| When I'm scheduled to do two cardiovascular sessions on a particular day, I'll do my afternoon session on my stationary bike in my garage. I am more likely to follow through with this important part of my training the more convenient it is for me. I will not have to interrupt my work day leaving home. As long as I'm doing the 16-minute cardio session with the utmost intensity and tracking my performance, it doesn't matter where I do it. Today, I established a new calories burned standard on this machine. |
Monday, April 15
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| The week is of to a very good start! Today's chest training was heavy and effective. My mental focus is sharpening every day as I constantly raise the standards for what I expect from my performance. |
Sunday, April 14
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| This weekend was good for relaxing outdoors and recharging my mental batteries. The great thing about it was I stayed right on target with my training, eating, and supplementation disciplines at the same time. On Saturday, we went to the top of Mount Diablo (top photo). Walnut Creek, California (the city where I live) sits at its base. On Sunday afternoon, we went for a 2.7 mile walk around the Lafayette Reservoir (bottom photo). My friends around the country can't understand why I would pay the tremendously high cost of living in the San Francisco Bay Area when I could live anywhere in the United States. But, if you ever visit this area, you would easily understand why. |
Wednesday, April 10
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| I bring a gym bag loaded with food and supplements along with me to the gym. It's extremely important that I feed my body the nutrients and supplements it MUST have to build muscle. I do whatever it takes to take advantage of the critical three-hour window after my heavy and intense training sessions. | By 8:30 in the morning, I'm at my desk in my home/office beginning my business day. I've already reviewed and finished planning the day ahead of me, pumped out a productive training session, conducted a personal training session, tanned, reviewed my Vision, and have eaten FIVE precision meals. |
