New Years Resolutions? Or Last Years Findings...
Since I'm not a resolutions person, I chose to focus on the things I learned and carry them with me into 2017.
Arnold Prep: Week 4
Recent comps: Nov 5, 2016 NPC Midwest Gladiator Chicago - Women's Physique Sept 24, 2016 NPC Indianapolis Grand Prix - Women's Physique May 7, 2016 RPS Mid-Atlantic Powerlifting - Raw 132, Pro total June 12, 2015 NPC Junior Nationals - Women's Physique Scott Paltos has been doing my programming since March 2015 for both powerlifting […]
Arnold Prep: Week 3
3rd week in this little mini cycle before deload. Some soft tissue and cupping work done as well
Arnold Prep: Week 1
First week of Arnold prep under way. Hitting some grooves and off to a good start
Off-season (transition): Week 5 then prep starts!
Deload week of some light work, plus a massive amount of ropes and sleds, videos of each
Off-season (transition): Week 1- for real this time
Bodybuilding season is over... time to move some weight!
NPC Midwest Gladiator Women's Physique Results
Impromptu show... Gladiator results and time for some powerlifting
Win or Lose: Lessons from Cubs Game 7
Why the best baseball game ever turned out to be more than just a game.
What's Next: Week 1 "post show"
First week of training "post show"... getting caught up on lifting and life
NPC Indy Grand Prix: The stories
Julia Ladewski, CSCS, is a coach to strength athletes: powerlifters, physique competitors, and crossfitters, as well as recreational lifters and those seeking body transformation through muscle-building and fat loss. She takes pride in helping people from all walks of life to see and reach their full potential. She recently competed at the NPC Indy Grand Prix where she placed first
Creating a Monster: Week 12 prep (2 weeks out)
Week 12... Finishing up the week, only 8 more days to go. Diet, cardio, training...
Creating a Monster: Week 10 prep, couple lessons and diet
3 weeks to go. Diet numbers are pretty decent. Every day is a bit better.
Creating a Monster: Week 9 prep and 3 years of progress
Between 3 years of doing this "bodybuilding" thing, I'd say these pics prove to be moving in the right direction.
Creating a Monster: Week 7 Prep
Another solid week of training. Plan is still to compete late September.
Sticks and Stones
"If your foot slips, you can always recover your balance. But when your tongue slips, you can never recover your own words."
Client spotlight: 12 week program winner
Client spotlight: 12 week program winner Bev makes huge physique gains in off season
Creating a Monster: Week 6 (end of phase 1)
Final week of phase 1. A few adjustments but hit everything needed. Ready for phase 2....
Creating a Monster: Week 3 (Death week)
Week 3 was a week of hell. Somehow I enjoyed every minute of it. (I may have issues)
Meet results: RPS Mid-Atlantic
Meet results from the RPS Mid-Atlantic. Lotta raw PR's, PRO total and Arnold qualified!
Meet prep: Week 9, last heavy bench, accessory days (videos)
Last week of some moderate training. 2nd attempt bench taken for easy single.
6 Don'ts for New Lifters Going Into a Meet
As a coach and competitor these are the recurring mistakes I witness many first-timers make.
Meet Prep: Week 7- Bench accessories & Squat and dead doubles
Some heavy squat and dead work... and taking risks.
Meet Prep: Week 7, Moderate bench, Back day
Moderate benches paused. All good and confident with those numbers for roughly an opener.
Meet Prep: Week 6, Bench accessories & Squat/Dead single (videos)
300 squat, 300 dead for easy RAWR singles
Meet Prep: Week 6, Heavy bench, squat access and KY NSCA conference
Ramping up after deload... menstrual cycles... and progress pics?? Plus grab my slides from the presentation
Meet Prep: Week 5- Deload, for real this time
Deload came at a good time... physically and mentally.
WATCH: Julia Ladewski Q&A — Hamstring/Glute Exercises, Youth Trainin...
Responding directly to your questions, Julia offers training insights in these short clips.
Meet Prep: Week 3
Whole week of training... technical squat work and some easy paused bench singles... and of course bodybuilding swole too
Meet prep: week 1 Bench and Squat at Compound
Little Arnold weekend training at the compound. Week 1 of bench and squat work for meet prep
WATCH: Physique and Strength Sports — Training and Competing as a Dual A...
Can you do both? This is Julia's approach.