Joe Ballinger IFBB Pro
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That’s on the lower end of protein intake requirements but being assisted you should be fine and once again – your body is your best feedback tool so if you feel great then happy days.
I wound say yes maybe hold protein where you feel comfortable and take your extra cals from carbs that you can utilise around the workout perimeter.
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Ok so as far as I’m now aware – I DONT have to compete in the regional because I’m registered for Portugal before the cut off time. However me and JP have decided to do it anyway… we’re going going to manipulate or change ANYTHING. I’m gunna get a tan and walk on. I haven’t competed in open before so it’s purely to give me confidence and stage time before the pro qualifier In Portugal – which will be the big one that we peak for. So I’m just under 6 weeks out now. Exciting times. I posted a video on my story on insta today of posing and current condition if you wanna see. @joeballingerfitness on insta ????tb-jp.com/collections/clothing - The most anabolic clothing ever! |
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The motor looks awesome Joe. Definitely a head turner here in Chelt. That RDL video looks awesome same taking into account you did your back in a few months ago.
Ah thanks mate, yeah I felt strong man! Will be chasing that 1/4 tonne for reps soon – but not injure myself this time haha.
Thanks dude I’m glad you like the new baby! Haha she’s a beaut isn’t she!
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Yeah man best way dude!! Just enjoy the process and yeah those boys truly are giants! So it’s great to try and model yourself on their success dude ????
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I wear a belt – I’m 6ft 1 so have more tension through the hip hinge than the shorter guys. Plus I have a pretty thick lower back so imo it doesn’t really matter. Do what you prefer – it’s more about lifting good load with good form and targeted mechanical loading.
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Last Offseason 263 lbs – stage weight after 16 weeks of prep. 229 lbs. Currently 240/241 but still very lean
Nice one bro keep smashing it dude 6,5 is a crazy height to be huge at – they be asking you to be on the next avengers when you get Another 10kg muscle on top of what you already got hah
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@jellevdd that’s some decent macros that pal
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Currently 5 weeks post contest and im also 6’5ft. So i have to fill up my frame, and build some real tissue ! Big year of offseason incoming ! Have a nice weekend Joe ????[/quote]
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Much needed rest day today after legs yday. Feeling the doms big time today. However training is progressing nicely and I’m feeling good. Looking forward to pull tomorrow and my RDLS that are back in the rotation. I’ll post tomorrow pull session up here for you guys now …
Pull 1
RDL x 1
Upper back HS row x 2
Incline bench single DB row x 2
Low pulley close grip row x 2, drop on 2nd
Lat pull down x 2
Machine assisted Chins x 2
Barbell Shrugs x 2
Cuff rear delt x 3
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Sick leg sessions with the boys Josh Bridgman and William McIntyre at MJs yesterday.
Was cool to bump into @jordan-peters for the first time too as well as having @joe-Ballinger-2 pushing through some evil reps ????
Session was as follows
Adductors
1×6-10 1×10-15
Seared ham curls
Working set with Stack + 2.5 x 11
Back off set with rest pauseDorian Deadlifts
220kg x 6
180kg x 13
Pendulum Squat
4 plates x 6
3 plates x 11
Leg extensions
1×6-10 1×10-15 with rest pause
Think that’s everything. Low volume, intensity through the roof
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Was good to see you boys down at MJs. Was good to help give you a push – especially on them leg extensions! Serious intensity through out. Just the way I like!
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@jellevdd that’s some decent macros that pal
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I do mine mixed
Fresh lemon
Apple cider
GlutamineGlutathione
Curcumin
Support max neuro
Is my morning or evening drink
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I bet that is one bitter drink! Probs wakes you up though haha
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NEWS – what’s up guys ok so we’ve been informed to do an oversees international pro qualifier (ie. Portugal my show) you now have to have done a regional show in your own country – luckily there’s the Watford 2bros show 2 weeks before Portugal so I’ll now be competing in just under 7 weeks time! Good job we’re on track then eh!!! Haha
Also, sick leg session today and then off for a long walk on the hill by me. Not cardio just an hour or so stroll to collect my thoughts and chill. I love doing that – nothing mental but so so good to get out and clear your head!
did they give any reason to why you have to do a regional? I plan on doing Denmark towards the end of the year. just seems like a way form them to make extra money and completely goes against the shows being open to compete anywhere?
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As far as I’m aware no mate. I’m sure they’ll have a reason that doesn’t make a lot of sense. But yeah the finger certainly points towards £££ … just annoying really but I’ll take the positives as I always try totb-jp.com/collections/clothing - The most anabolic clothing ever! |
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@jellevdd let me know how you get on with it at that dome buddy – interested ????
I only went to 50mg anadrol and the effects were amazing – so so good for strength and size BUT it completely shot my appetite so we pulled it as food is more important. Food is king. I took mine am or pre training with my meal ????
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Thankyou, yes i will! First i will go for bloodwork. Want to know if the body is ready for the big push. Did you use it ED or on trainingdays only? I will have a check on appetite. And if im struggling with food, i will take the tabs out! [/quote]
I used it ED but it fucked my appetite when bulking so pulled it. Food is king. 🙂tb-jp.com/collections/clothing - The most anabolic clothing ever! |
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Your going to kill that qualifier man.
What’s your take on Yohimbine?
Is it something Jordan would have you in your pre-contest stack?
Hey bro I hope so my man!! Thank you
I got the A45 AMG it’s a beaut man I’m so happy ????
I don’t think he will add it in as I’m sure I’ll probs move Onto the stronger orals in the final few weeks. (Winny/halo)
I don’t have anything against it though mate
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So guys I’ve spoke with Joe privately about this, but we’ve decided to put it up in his log so that others might benefit from his answer to me.
Currently I’m in offseason, gaining weight while trying not to get to fat (dream scenario ????????)
My weight has stalled even after taking my calories up 600-700 in the last few weeks. Amazing progress in the gym, getting stronger, digestion is great, appetite is huge! however would like to see some added weight.
My current meal plan is:
Training: 4900
418 P / 581 C / 101g
Offdays: 3200
Pro/fat meals only.
(I am very inactive on off days.. don’t move around at all)M1: 300g Cottage Cheese, 200g Greek Yoghurt, 25g whey, 25g almond butter + veggies
M2: 200g Flanksteak, 3 whole eggs + veggies
Pre: 100g Cream of rice, 75g whey, 10g coconut oil
Intra: 75g HBCD, 40g Pepto Pro, 20g EAA
Post: 275g Cream of Rice
Post Post: 200g (pre cooked) Basmati Rice, 250g 5% Mince beef + veggies
– All meals added 200-300g veggies
– All meat is cooked weight so protein it higher than what I’ve written out.
My question for Joe was .. where should I increase calories? My self I was thinking in the workout perimeter .. something in the lines of:
Maybe..
25g Cream of Rice Pre
25 HBCD Intra
25g Cream of Rice post
35g Basmati post post
Total: 397 calories
If wanting to add calories on restdays also something could be added to meal 1/2 as they are they same on restdays.
Reason for only using rice-based carb sources is a matter of digestion for me.. oats I tried and bloated like crazy! Bread I can handle for a while but over time gave me issues .. so I just stick with rice. Used Rice Krispies for a long time and atm i’m having a break from these. Cream of rice sits perfectly with me atm.Joe .. fire away ????
What’s up bro so we’ve pretty much covered it in the DMs but for everyone else’s sake, we bumped food in both training and rest days. 700 and 200 cals respectively.
Monitor for a few days and see what happens. Also don’t weigh every day (it’s a mind fuck) give a minimum of 5 days and then take a reading as weight gain/loss in NEVER linear. Meaning it’s always up and down so checking daily is just not ideal for your mindset.
For anyone else looking to bump cals, as Mike has suggested, look to do this around the workout perimeter as these cals will be used to improve performance and growth/recovery etc and always use the food sources that are best suited To you and your digestive capabilities.
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