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[John Stone]

Originally Posted by MrEd

Any plans to do heavy bag training as part of your cardio cutting? I have a hunch that doing this as part of the cardio would help minimize the muscle loss to your upper body.....(as compared to just running / elliptical / biking etc...)

No, heavy bag training would tend to be anaerobic - plus it's very hard on my shoulders. I do fasted LISS cardio in the morning and lift weights in the evening. The SGX eating patterns combined with the weight training and cardio will prevent muscle loss. In fact, the last time I did SGX I added muscle while cutting fat.

[John Stone]

The past couple of days I've been dragging a bit as I adapt to the reduced calories, but that's only temporary. I felt pretty good all day today, and my workout was AWESOME. Man, SGX has the nutrient timing down SOLID. It gives you what you need, when you need it. I just follow the plan, and by the time my workout rolls around I'm full of energy and ready to go. In fact, I'd say I felt more energetic tonight than I did the last couple weeks of my bulk!

Now that I'm on SGX, I'm moving from a 5-day split to a 4-day split. Basically I'm combining delts and arms and working them on the same day. I work delts first since they need the most attention, then I superset my biceps/triceps.

So here's the amazing thing. I'm cutting, I've lost 6.2 pounds of mostly water in just 2 days, yet my arms are bigger than ever. I actually hit 19 inches pumped! I wasn't even going to take any pictures tonight, but when I measured after my workout and saw 19 inches I almost fell over.

SwoleCat and SGX,

[chicanerous]

That's unreal!

I wasn't lying a few months ago when I said I will not be suprised if you hit a 20" pumped. I'm still standing by that.

[marcus]

WOW! I can't wait to see how you look when you finish cutting. How much bigger are you hoping to get?

At the end of your bulk you looked like you were wearing a sumo suit

[Coachese]

You are a machine!

[John Stone]

I'm in shock right now. I hit a tad over 18.75" on my last bulking workout, and I figured that was it for this go-round.

The last time I did SGX I put 1/2 inch on my arms while losing fat, but I don't see how that's going to be possible this time since my arms are bigger than they've ever been and I've got a lot more fat to lose this time (granted not much on my arms, but still). My arms are a little over 17.5 inches unpumped right now, and if they are 17.25 when I'm done cutting I'll be very satisfied.

I would like to get them to about 19 inches cold next bulk (if possible) and then have them 18.5 - 18.75 inches after I cut. I don't want them any bigger than that (I reserve the right to change my mind). I hope Lisa doesn't read that.

[Cziffra]

I'm wordless at the sight of that biceps.




Whenever I think you cannot surprise me again... There you come with new and AMAZING results to prove me wrong.

What can I say... World class.

[John Stone]

Cziffra, wow - thanks man! Are you trying to give me a head to match my arms?

[Cziffra]

Originally Posted by John Stone

Cziffra, wow - thanks man! Are you trying to give me a head to match my arms?

Haha, nope... If your arms get EVER as well structured as your head, you'd beat the crap out of Ronnie.

[doordude42]

Originally Posted by Cziffra

Haha, nope... If your arms get EVER as well structured as your head, you'd beat the crap out of Ronnie.

Jeez dude, that's awesome. And I hate to use the word awesome when talking about a guy!!!!!!

[chicanerous]

You know pretty soon your arm is going to bigger in pumped circumference than some guys' thighs. That puts things into quite the perspective.

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by Cziffra

Haha, nope... If your arms get EVER as well structured as your head, you'd beat the crap out of Ronnie.

Not bad, not bad at all!

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by doordude42

Jeez dude, that's fucking awesome. And I hate to use the word awesome when talking about a guy!!!!!!

You may hate to use the word "awesome", but the word "fucking" flows from your keyboard like water from a faucet.



Thanks DD!

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by chicanerous

You know pretty soon your arm is going to bigger in pumped circumference than some guys' thighs. That puts things into quite the perspective.

They are already bigger than Lisa's thighs. She thinks that's hilarious. I think she needs to squat.

[Hort]

I wonder what it is, John, about SGX and the arms.

I'm just finishing my first run through SGX (starting USP2 soon) and I, too, gained more mass on my arms and shoulders than anywhere else, relatively speaking. Especially the tries.

[SwoleCat]

That's insane!!

I told ya this time around would be fun though!

~SC~

Originally Posted by John Stone

The past couple of days I've been dragging a bit as I adapt to the reduced calories, but that's only temporary. I felt pretty good all day today, and my workout was AWESOME. Man, SGX has the nutrient timing down SOLID. It gives you what you need, when you need it. I just follow the plan, and by the time my workout rolls around I'm full of energy and ready to go. In fact, I'd say I felt more energetic tonight than I did the last couple weeks of my bulk!

Now that I'm on SGX, I'm moving from a 5-day split to a 4-day split. Basically I'm combining delts and arms and working them on the same day. I work delts first since they need the most attention, then I superset my biceps/triceps.

So here's the amazing thing. I'm cutting, I've lost 6.2 pounds of mostly water in just 2 days, yet my arms are bigger than ever. I actually hit 19 inches pumped! I wasn't even going to take any pictures tonight, but when I measured after my workout and saw 19 inches I almost fell over.

SwoleCat and SGX,

[Happy Monster]

You'll need your bones to grow next to fit in all that muscle!

[eleonardo]

goes to show that hard work, dedication and the right tools will get you very far.
remarkable work John, you should be very proud of yourself!

[Devery]

speechless

[doordude42]

Originally Posted by John Stone

You may hate to use the word "awesome", but the word "fucking" flows from your keyboard like water from a faucet.



Thanks DD!

Ah yes........but you'll notice I deleted it quickly after realizing where I was.