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Contrast training is a unique way to optimize results. Read this article by Lee Boyce about how to incorporate it into your training to pack on lean muscle mass.

By: Lee Boyce Added: March 25th, 2013
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  1. The Chocolate BAR

    June 15, 2003 - SUNDAY QUADS SQUATS 165 X 5, 165 X 5, 165 X 5 HACK SQUATS 140 X 5, 140 X 5, 140 X 5

    Started by Coke, 06-15-2003 04:44 AM
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  2. Won't Stop, Won't Quit, and Won't EVER Give Up!

    Alright guys, it's now or never. Allow myself to introduce....myself. I'm Andrew, I'm 17 5'11 165lbs. About a year ago, maybe a lil more, I was 5'10 240lbs. I've lost quite a bit of weight, but I lost a lot of muscle along with it. About two months ago I decided to join the gym. I started...

    Started by Chubrock, 03-28-2004 07:12 PM
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  3. a Westside n00b's journey

    So, yesterday i started training westside. i'm definetely still learning and reading. i don't go to school or work right now, so i'm hoping to progress fairly quick, learn, and see some decent strength gains. i'll post my weight and height later tonight, after i weigh myself at the gym. yesterday i...

    Started by Lones Green, 04-30-2007 05:16 PM
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    06-17-2013 01:55 PM Go to last post
  4. More speed more strength

    Hi everyone, I love everyones advice here so though I should post my work-outs! I believe a strong mind is key to reaching your goals. I love all types of lifting but my focus is on benching big weights, I have turned my worst lift into my best. I have competed in a lot of sports...

    Started by NickAus, 11-10-2009 04:24 PM
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    06-17-2013 05:14 PM Go to last post
  5. Pro Journal - Vincent Dizenzo Training Log

    Just to give you guys some background information on myself, I have competed amateur and pro from the 220's to the SHW's. I used to compete full meet, but ruptured two discs in my back which caused me to be a bench specialist (well, for the most part). I once held the all time 275 record and my...

    Started by vdizenzo, 02-02-2007 11:28 AM
    118 Pages
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    • Replies: 2,930
    • Views: 192,716
    06-18-2013 03:46 PM Go to last post
  6. Brian C's Journal

    New log

    Started by Brian C, 03-24-2009 09:03 PM
    195 Pages
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    • Replies: 4,868
    • Views: 192,248
    Yesterday 05:37 PM Go to last post
  7. Pro Journal - CR's Powerlifting Journal

    Figured I'd start a new journal here. I have a meet in just over 2 weeks(Feb 14th). I have been maintaining my bodyweight at right around 153 for the past 6 weeks or so and I will compete @148 and hopefully rehydrate back up to at least 153. My goal is to squat 600+ and total Elite. Here are a...

    Started by Chris Rodgers, 01-29-2007 07:52 PM
    140 Pages
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    • Replies: 3,492
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    06-17-2013 02:25 PM Go to last post
  8. Bako Lifter's Journal

    Hey guys, I'm starting my very first journal so feel free to leave me a post whenever you visit. I'd appreciate all of the criticism and tips you guys might have. I'm 16 years old, 141 lbs, and 5'7". My goals are primarily to get stronger, but I am also trying to gain as much lean body mass as I...

    Started by Bako Lifter, 03-29-2007 06:00 PM
    142 Pages
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    • Replies: 3,534
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    06-05-2013 10:32 PM Go to last post
  9. Invain wants to be heyoooge...

    After a couple years of really crappy curl jockey training, I finally found this site, and got my act together. The date I registered, just a little over a year ago, was the day I started my new lifestyle, with the help of all of you. 'Could go on with a crappy long story, but I'll cut to the...

    Started by Invain, 09-19-2006 07:50 PM
    104 Pages
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    • Replies: 2,592
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    06-18-2013 12:41 PM Go to last post
  10. Energy Legs!

    Alright so I'm starting a new journal because my training has moved to a whole other level this past year my old journal had some newbie workouts in it clear back from when I was in high school haha. I am Currently on west side for skinny bastardsV.3 slightly modified to more advanced to...

    Started by ThomasG, 01-15-2010 09:57 PM
    95 Pages
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    • Replies: 2,371
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    06-17-2013 05:44 PM Go to last post
  11. Team Wild Iron

    I did a meet this weekend, so I'll start my log with that. I train in my garage with other lifters that I coach. I basically steal ideas from Westside and Super Training (even have the same training days as them) and add things to it based on our weaknesses. We video all of our workouts, and...

    Started by MarcusWild, 04-28-2009 03:02 PM
    79 Pages
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    • Replies: 1,950
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    06-18-2013 10:47 PM Go to last post
  12. Pro Journal - Barbaccio's Journal

    Stats: 6'6 370lbs 37 y/o Squat: 905 Bench: 800 Dead: 740 Total: 2400 Hoping to go 2500 before this year is out.

    Started by Barbaccio, 08-19-2009 05:36 AM
    68 Pages
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    • Replies: 1,690
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    06-18-2013 07:46 AM Go to last post
  13. GazzyG's HCT12 Journal

    Right, here goes. Been training the last six months, but only at home and with little space, equipment or idea, except that squats, deads and benches are good. Joined a local gym (bargain student price) and today was my first time down there. Left my mrs to do her cardio on the bikes and I...

    Started by GazzyG, 11-03-2010 05:06 PM
    115 Pages
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    • Replies: 2,864
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    06-17-2013 10:15 PM Go to last post
  14. Bald Bulls Log

    3/5 hack squat machine 2px5 3px3 4px2 5px2 6px1(WRAPS HERE OUT) 7PX3 SINGLES Back Attack

    Started by bald bull, 03-23-2009 09:53 PM
    89 Pages
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    • Replies: 2,216
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    06-13-2013 03:30 PM Go to last post
  15. Pro Journal - My raw journey to 1900...

    Here we go, it's a new year with some new goals, so why not start a new journal. I've decided to skip the BMC once again. They changed the date from March 24th to March 10th and it sort of threw me off guard. So now i'm just going to start 531 and train to get strong. Monday 01/02/12 DL-Back...

    Started by Brian Hopper, 01-02-2012 09:46 AM
    93 Pages
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    • Replies: 2,305
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    06-18-2013 07:15 PM Go to last post
  16. Road to 600 bench

    i never done this before so ill give it a shot and try my best to keep this updated. current background stats as of 5/10/07: Age: 21 Weight: 195lb give or take a pound Height: 5'7" Experience: 2 years Style of training: PR's/powerlifting/getting big Best bench: 275lb/315lb shirted Best...

    Started by jtteg_x, 05-10-2007 02:40 AM
    42 Pages
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    • Replies: 1,033
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    Yesterday 11:31 AM Go to last post
  17. Training Log

    7/20/09 Lower C I am straying a bit, so I don't want to keep a journal under the title of DC training. For those who have been following my other journal, you will see what I mean after a few entries and should be able to figure out what I am doing. The routine is still very inspired by...

    Started by joey54, 07-20-2009 04:21 PM
    66 Pages
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    • Replies: 1,638
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    Yesterday 07:40 PM Go to last post
  18. Progression of an ape

    Havent posted in a while. Been lazy with the training because me and my missus have been focusing on sorting out our new house which has caused diet to go to rubbish aswell, being unemployed doesnt help either, but from now on gonna start back hard and heavy. Planning to start some mixed martial...

    Started by Kong, 05-02-2007 09:16 AM
    53 Pages
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    • Replies: 1,311
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    06-05-2013 11:14 AM Go to last post
  19. Pro Journal - Ryan Celli Training Journal

    I often get asked how I train. I train very much based on how I feel, so that is a hard question to answer sometimes. I do have set days but my actual workouts very. If I have a competition coming up I have my way of peaking, but even that changes. It will change from meet to meet, as I change, my...

    Started by Ryan Celli, 04-17-2008 02:46 PM
    29 Pages
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    • Replies: 722
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    05-28-2013 05:04 PM Go to last post
  20. Road to an 800lb Pull

    7/10/2008 - ME Bench Starting up my log over here. I have been keeping it over on FI as well. 3-Board 3x3 345 - 5 lb. PR DB Bench 1x14 100 - PR 1x10 100

    Started by ehubbard, 07-10-2008 07:27 AM
    42 Pages
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    • Replies: 1,038
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    06-17-2013 11:01 AM Go to last post
  21. Stronger Everyday

    I have been reading Wannabebig for a few years now and decided I would post up a training journal over here. I train mostly for powerlifting and strongman. Currently, I am doing 5-3-1 with great success.

    Started by ironwill727, 01-12-2010 03:38 AM
    54 Pages
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    • Replies: 1,347
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    06-17-2013 02:33 PM Go to last post
  22. thecityalive is dead meat

    The name is Rob. This is my training journal. It contains a combination of letters and numbers to document feats of strength.

    Started by thecityalive, 09-14-2010 12:16 PM
    39 Pages
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    • Replies: 957
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    06-18-2013 07:31 PM Go to last post
  23. Basement Dweller

    Beginning a new log, kind of a bad time because I am feeling beat up at the moment and will look to deload in a couple of weeks but oh well. Current supplements are Results,Protein,Fish oil and Flax seed oil. I was involved in powerlifting about 12-15 years ago and stepped away due to life and kids...

    Started by blong, 08-11-2010 06:58 PM
    53 Pages
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    • Replies: 1,312
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    05-25-2013 05:47 PM Go to last post
  24. Tom183's Journal

    Alright, I figured it's about time I started a journal on here. Stats: 24 (25 this month) 6'2 100kg (220lbs) 14% BF (estimate)

    Started by tom183, 03-13-2011 06:08 AM
    53 Pages
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    • Replies: 1,321
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    06-18-2013 08:24 AM Go to last post
  25. BloodandThunder's Journal

    Training for the 2010 USAPL PA States most likely. Typically follow a Westside-style routine to increase GPP and to increase raw lifts immediately following a meet. Then start to increase intensity on lifts that will help the equipped 3 lifts. Then peak with a modified Sheiko CMS/MS routine. ...

    Started by BloodandThunder, 12-20-2009 09:39 PM
    35 Pages
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    • Replies: 858
    • Views: 48,571
    Yesterday 08:38 AM Go to last post
  26. Tim K's Journal

    Stats for 10/26/2009: Age: 43 Height: 5' 6" Weight: 175 ~ 177 lbs Background: My last powerlifting competition was back in 1986. I lifted in the 133-148 weight class. I took the class and overall win with a 960 lbs raw total. I really had no clue what I was doing and didn't have any...

    Started by Tim K, 10-26-2009 05:39 PM
    39 Pages
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    • Replies: 970
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  27. BULK_BOY BACK at it!

    THURSDAY JULY 10/08 DL............................5 x 5 ~ 135, 205, 255 Close-grip Pulldowns....1 x 8 ~ 140, 150, 165 x 3 sets Inclined BP.................1 x 5 ~ 95, 125, 135 x 5 sets DB Rows....................1 x 5 ~ 60, 70, 80 Decline Skullbusters....3 x 8 ~ 65 Okay workout. Hard to...

    Started by BULK_BOY, 07-11-2008 08:26 AM
    36 Pages
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    • Replies: 892
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    06-08-2013 05:33 PM Go to last post
  28. Pirates Training Log

    My name is George, I"ve been lurking awhile thought I would do a journal. I compete in the APA. Current stats: 5'9.5" 235lb Raw Sq 425 Bench 415 Dl 405 Gear Sq 550 Bench 470 Dl 480 I've been mostly training Raw.

    Started by 44pirate, 07-15-2010 05:59 PM
    19 Pages
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    • Replies: 466
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    06-18-2013 04:44 PM Go to last post
  29. Mission 2013 - 300kg Deadlift

    So the new log begins... With new goals and a fresh training regime I figured it was a good time to make a fresh start with the journal too. Recent Happenings... Recently I cut weight to get back into the 83kg (183lbs) class and am now sitting at that mark with the goal to be to cut the body...

    Started by HJP, 08-07-2012 07:56 PM
    27 Pages
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    • Replies: 662
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    06-05-2013 11:25 PM Go to last post
  30. Pats Crossfit Journal

    Beginning journal ended in 2007. Has restarted as of March 2011. Last page is the beginning of the current Crossfit portion. :)

    Started by mrelwooddowd, 08-21-2007 05:41 AM
    37 Pages
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    • Replies: 922
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    06-14-2013 12:07 PM Go to last post
  31. BIGNIC AND GETFIT's Wrestling Journal

    Well due to several reasons ive fallen out of the competition i was going to enter. Now my plan is to do a lean bulk until late july or august when i should be shipping off to basic. My plan for this bulk is to take in around 4000 calories and around 200 grams of protein. My workouts will be...

    Started by BigNic, 06-13-2004 10:37 AM
    66 Pages
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    • Replies: 1,627
    • Views: 34,549
    06-17-2013 02:31 PM Go to last post
  32. Amounirl's Training Log

    Hey guys, this is my first post! I've been keeping a private log for a while, and I recently started a log on a different site. It seems that more people on this website are interested in powerlifting and natural lifting than the other one though, so I'm going to start posting here! Here are my...

    Started by amounirl, 12-20-2011 03:06 PM
    25 Pages
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    bodybuilding, lifting, powerlifting, training log, weight training
    • Replies: 608
    • Views: 34,255
    06-18-2013 06:31 PM Go to last post
  33. Big Ragu's 5/3/1 Journal

    3-25-13 I've never done one of these things so I figured maybe it'll help me hold myself accountable if it's out there on the web. Today I started the 531 program. My goals are to get stronger, plain and simple. I'm new to all of this, so if anyone happens to read this and see something I'm doing...

    Started by big ragu, 03-25-2013 11:59 AM
    4 Pages
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    • Replies: 85
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    06-11-2013 12:54 PM Go to last post
  34. Pro Journal - Hillbilly Parliftun!

    coming over to this board since fortified-iron.com seems to have **** and fell back in it. i guess this is home now for training and such. here are some catch up training posts for me training for the powerstation pro-am in a couple weeks. ME lower raw squats up to 375 sumo rack pulls...

    Started by gopostal42, 08-08-2009 04:14 PM
    21 Pages
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    • Replies: 504
    • Views: 27,021
    06-18-2013 05:13 PM Go to last post
  35. Mac's Journal

    Hey! I've been training for about a year and a half (after nearly 10 years of inactivity in over 20 years as a nuclear submariner) and this journal is mainly to help me keep track of progress whilst (hopefully) motivating me to push harder! In the 1st year of training I put on about a stone of...

    Started by macdaknife, 05-01-2011 04:23 AM
    23 Pages
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    • Replies: 557
    • Views: 26,777
    06-15-2013 10:14 AM Go to last post
  36. 5/3//1 Finally!!!!

    So I saw that Jim Wendler released a new version of 5/3/1 and with the holidays and work ive been looking for something simpler and shorter for my training so I decided to finally give it a shot. I usually am not one for set programs so im probably going to stray a bit on the accessory work, but...

    Started by danki, 12-15-2011 10:33 PM
    12 Pages
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    • Replies: 290
    • Views: 26,324
    05-28-2013 10:41 PM Go to last post
  37. Covpride's log

    Started powerlifting in March. Numbers as of March 205lbs Bench PR 195lbs Squat PR 250lbs Deadlift PR 275lbs Now 213lbs Bench PR 265lbs

    Started by covpride, 08-20-2010 06:35 PM
    21 Pages
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    • Replies: 501
    • Views: 23,476
    06-11-2013 04:55 AM Go to last post
  38. The Stump returns...AGAIN!

    I guess im back again guys. I need to keep a log of my training because things have been a little rocky. Good to be back. This time im going to stay longer then 2 months lol. Quick background of whats been going on. My last meet went ok, i pulled an easy 650 but a narrow miss at 670. Been...

    Started by Stumprrp, 01-19-2012 07:59 AM
    21 Pages
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    • Replies: 516
    • Views: 22,448
    06-17-2013 02:32 PM Go to last post
  39. 5/3/1 "Boring But Big" 3-Month Challenge

    I am a big fan of the 5/3/1 routine, will try out this revised version that Jim Wendler posted earlier this year, looks very interesting and fun :drooling: http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/the_boring_but_big_3month_challenge It is done 4 days per week, and three cycles...

    Started by Zorachus, 05-16-2012 10:42 AM
    9 Pages
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    • Replies: 212
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    06-18-2013 06:21 PM Go to last post
  40. FTW

    I been keeping a journal on FI but, that place seems to have caught internet AIDS, so I'm stalking Tone and came here. Been lifting almost 10 years, and have done 3 powerlifting meets. last one was oct 10. I lift using 5/3/1 triumvirate, most of my training is focused on on fighting though. I train...

    Started by krazylarry, 03-16-2011 11:05 PM
    19 Pages
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    • Replies: 456
    • Views: 20,341
    05-22-2013 09:34 PM Go to last post

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