Chris' cut for Thailand trip

chrisdavey

I'm heading to Thailand in late March for 3 weeks for my 30th with my GF and a few other friends. WIll be doing some muay thai over there also. Need to be fit and preferably a tad leaner.

Current stats:
5'8" (not expecting this to change )
83.8kg

Accumeasure calipers
chest 5mm
abs 16mm
thigh 6mm

BF per US army formula 14.94%.

And I was dexa scanned at 10.1% 3 weeks ago but I was a tad leaner then so probably not too far off the mark.

measurements:
chest: 100.5cm
waist: 82cm
hips: 101cm
bicep:33.7/37.3cm & 32.6/36.7cm
forearm: 30.5cm
thigh:57.8cm and 59.5cm
calf:38cm
neck:38cm

In looking back, I'm about just about the same stats as I was before my last cut in August 2012. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/717536-chris-davey-s-shredding-log However, I've put another 15kg on my DL and 10kg on bench.

Current max lifts:
squat: 185kg
bench: 105kg
deadlift 220kg

Also, the main motivator for me is that I'm going in my first strongman competition in April 21st and would much rather compete in the less than 80kg class. Only 5 people entered in it (about 20 in 90kg class) and I will be doing the following:

Farmers walks for 20m at 160kg
deadlift for reps in 90s 180kg
log press for reps in 90s 70kg
tyre flip 20m (approximately 220kg)
atlas stone over 1.2m yoke 75kg

Can't wait

Pics
front relax


front flex


front flex 2



side


back


legs


Average cal goal for the week 2500. Minimum P 180g, F 60-80g, C = the rest.

SideSteel

In. You're gonna get peeled.

AntWrig

I support this thread. 100%

Rayman79

In

LittleLadyLifter

I'm in - since I'm going to Thailand as well I figure I should shredded too ;-) photos and measurements tonight!

taso42

this is gonna be epic!! :drinker:

Rayman79

I'm in - since I'm going to Thailand as well I figure I should shredded too ;-) photos and measurements tonight!

You're going to Thailand too? What an amazing coincidence :laugh: .

You're looking amazing in your profile pic btw. My money is on your abs being more prominent than Chris' when you're done.

Jonesie1984

I'm in. Photos and measurements coming tonight. I'm super excited! All my favorite people in one thread! :drinker:

chrisdavey

I'm in - since I'm going to Thailand as well I figure I should shredded too ;-) photos and measurements tonight!

You're going to Thailand too? What an amazing coincidence :laugh: .

You're looking amazing in your profile pic btw. My money is on your abs being more prominent than Chris' when you're done.

them's fighting words

Jonesie: what you do is start your own thread with all your details and we can all subscribe to it to follow along

Jonesie1984

Jonesie: what you do is start your own thread with all your details and we can all subscribe to it to follow along

after i get some muscles like you then I'll do a cutting thread and host all my lovely friends to keep up lol

chrisdavey

Jonesie: what you do is start your own thread with all your details and we can all subscribe to it to follow along

after i get some muscles like you then I'll do a cutting thread and host all my lovely friends to keep up lol

That's the good thing about these transormation "challenges", you can start from whereever and as long as there is some changes in the pics it's all good. Just a good motivational tool IMO

FoxyMcDeadlift

I demand a better leg shot. (subbing)

Jonesie1984

If I wasn't completely computer illiterate I would have posted my photos by now. I need a full length mirror (or a friend) to take my legs and juicy booty shot haha

chrisdavey

I demand a better leg shot. (subbing)

yeah bit dodgy hey. **** lighting. I'll do it again tonight.

LittleLadyLifter

Thanks Rayman! We are not the least bit competitive either ;-)

Rayman79

No, neither of you are competitive at all. My bet is you're still holding a grudge from the weetbix comp :laugh: .

From what Ive seen on here if there are two things I never want to go up against Chris in its squats and eating!

chrisdavey

:laugh: you got that right!

LittleLadyLifter

Salt in the wound boys! I demand a rematch of the weetbix earing comp the day before we fly out!

Measurements as follows & photos tonight (last night I was too sore to stand up & Chris was too sore to hold the camera I think).

Neck 33.5
Chest 87
Waist 72
Hips 98
Thigh 59.5
Calf 36.5
Bicep unflex 30/ Flex 32.3

chrisdavey

OI! make your own thread :laugh:

and yes that was true.

chrisdavey

25 January 2013
morning weight 83.8kg



Chins were neutral grip. Bench was pretty tough. Was happy with this session. I couldn't do heavy SOHP because my trap was getting aggravated.

And I trained my first actual client again this week. Already good improvement in only 2 sessions.

EATS

roo/bacon salad


sweet praprika bacon quiches


CnC proats with berries and home made cashew butter


pumpkin/peanut savoury oats with nutritional yeast and PB&CO heat is on


fruit salad


Cals 3025
242P/269C/96F

Jonesie1984

CD: just mail me food weekly please. sheesh. Jealousy isn't even the word.

Jonesie1984

Stats:
Bust: 34.0
Waist (smallest): 29.0
Waist (navel): 33.0
Waist (largest): 35.8
Hips: 43.0
RT Thigh: 24.2
LT Thigh: 25.2
RT Bicep: 10.7
LT Bicep: 11.0
Neck: 13.1

lol I measured everything possible...

chrisdavey

Stats:
Bust: 34.0
Waist (smallest): 29.0
Waist (navel): 33.0
Waist (largest): 35.8
Hips: 43.0
RT Thigh: 24.2
LT Thigh: 25.2
RT Bicep: 10.7
LT Bicep: 11.0
Neck: 13.1

lol I measured everything possible...

Very good But you are supposed to start your own thread to log your progress. Can't have everyone in one thread as it will get VERY confusing

28 January 2013
BW 85kg

Well it has been crazy around here since Sunday. BIG storms with close to cyclonic winds and a fair bit of rain although not too bad for us directly. Lost power all of Sunday and half of Monday. Then we got half of our house with power again but nothing in the gym so Keola, Muzz and I trained with the garage shut, no lights, fan and just music from my phone. No excuses!

We all live about 100m from the beach and it has been crazy! Keola and I walked along the beach on Sunday morning before it got mega foamy. By Sunday night the foam was up to the buildings on the other side of the road.



Made 91kgx4x4 that I couldn't do last week! Adjusted my grip in a bit and changed my setup order. Seemed to help



EATS

dark choc filled biscuit


dark choc, nutella & apple filled biscuits


slow cooked moroccan chicken


mega curry veggie egg scramble


Cals 3204
388P/218C/73F (whoops on the mega protein, Keola's chicken was going to go off because of the power so we just cooked it all up )

chrisdavey

Ok, actually starting my 8 week cut before Thailand trip on 22nd March now

Current stats:
5'8" (not expecting this to change
85kg

Accumeasure calipers
chest 4mm
abs 15mm
thigh 6mm

BF per US army formula 15.78%.

And I was dexa scanned at 10.1% 4 weeks ago but I was a tad leaner then so probably not too far off the mark.

measurements:
chest: 100.5cm
waist: 83cm
hips: 102cm
bicep:33.3/37.2cm & 32.7/36.2cm
forearm: 30.5cm
thigh:58.6cm and 60.5cm
calf:38cm
neck:38cm

Current max lifts:
squat: 185kg
bench: 105kg
deadlift 220kg


Pics
front relax


front flex


side


back


back flex


Average cal goal for the week 2500. Minimum P 180g, F 60-80g, C = the rest.

SideSteel

Shoulders look amazing.

chrisdavey

Thanks mate. And they typically seem to overpower chest in flat benching which is why I'm trying to incorporate some more direct chest work that doesn't aggravate my shoulder. Looking at those pics, my alignment is a bit average. Need to be more diligent with my rehab stuff.

29 January 2013
BW 85kg

Squat 170kg week 7
135 kg x 5 reps (+197 pts)
145 kg x 3 reps (+183 pts)
145 kg x 3 reps (+183 pts)
145 kg x 3 reps (+183 pts)
155 kg x 2 reps (+180 pts)
155 kg x 2 reps (+180 pts)
155 kg x 6 reps (+282 pts)
140 kg x 4 reps (+194 pts)
140 kg x 4 reps (+194 pts)
140 kg x 4 reps (+194 pts)
140 kg x 4 reps (+194 pts)
130 kg x 11 reps (+218 pts)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbM0g1zV3yo

(was meant to be 155x2x3sets and also last set was meant to be 130x2x3 also) Last rep at 130kg was 2 second pause.

Once again I was in a lightless, fanless, near musicless gym. The sun was going down so I didn't have time to do my assistance stuff. I was pretty dead by that stage anyway. My right trap is still not 100%. I tried using an open palm grip for low bar squats and they felt really good. I did my first set at 140kg high bar too. That is a LOT harder!

EATS

bulgogi chicken & SP salad


pumpkin loaf/cake thing


Cals 2428
204P/240C/73F

Jonesie1984

Shoulders look amazing.

this

chrisdavey

Shoulders look amazing.

this

Thanks :blushing:

31 January 2013
BW 84.6kg



Was not feeling it for bench today so I cut it short. After having a think about it I think it was lack of sleep (not for lack of trying!) since it got bloody hot again the last 2 days. Lack of sleep really affects me.

Here is a vid of the body row ups. I didn't know what to call them. I needed another pulling exercise and CBF doing bb or db rows so gave these a crack. There like a low lat pull. I quite like them. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-qylqBc8sE

Also, I did my practical exam for Cert 3 of Fitness and passed that. Nothing too difficult So I'm offically allowed to run group fitness classes now. Website is in the works and I've got my KB's so will be organising some more stuff soon.

EATS

kanga banga/pumpkin stew 366cals 46P/35C/4F


steak and veg


mexican chicken salad


Cals 2401
201P/222C/65F

love4fitnesslove4food_wechange

Wow!!! Great start! I love that you take pictures of your food. I might have to do that! It makes for interesting posting.

AntWrig

Recipe for the pancake thing?

chrisdavey

love: yeah, got to keep it interesting

Recipe for the pancake thing?

The pumpkin thing? It was a bitsa so this is from memory.
500g pumpkin puree
80g self raising flour
90g vanilla whey
cinnamon, nutmeg, all spice
egg whites (can't remember how much)
baking powder

Baked on 180c (350F?) for about 20mins. That recipe above made 2 of those.

1 February 2013
BW 84.2kg

Today I did some little test circuits on the KB's for my upcoming classes to guage difficulty.

swings x10
R swings x10
L swing x10
R C&P x8
L C&P x8
R snatch x8
L snatch x8
R squat x8
L squat x8

Takes about 5minutes all up and I did it with 16kg and 20kg. 16kg would be comfortable to do for a few rounds. 20kg was tough.

Also 20kg x8x3 sets of push presses with no rest.

And tried out these pause at knees deadlifts like sheiko calls for.
75x8
86x5
98x8

And the rest of the time I spent loosening up my legs on the bag

EATS

bacon/egg,veggies with katsudon sauce and slim pasta


Cals 2566
186P/198C/108F