Did a show this past weekend after a little lay off.

[Big Dave Smith]

Hey guys. Since 2012, I've spent most of my energy/effort on BJJ and no gi submission wrestling. Practicing 6-7 days a week, lifting 3 (4 max) times per week. I started doing cardio to prepare for the summer months of rolling back in March, then started tightening up my diet to "get lean" for summer. After a few months, I added a few days lifting (making it 5), and subtracted a few days rolling.

About 7-8 weeks out, I thought I might step on stage because I was making decent progress. A month out from the Philly Championships, I decided to go for it. While I'm not as lean as I could have been, I'm happy with the result. Now I'm back into heavy training again to see if I can take things to the next level.

 

[Big Dave Smith]

A few more.

 

[Mini Truck]

Nice job!!!

Looking good DS.

You made it sound too easy !

-MT

 

[Marky Boy]

Well done mate!

 

[spinyvegeta]

If looks could kill

 

[AshopRep]

I saw you at the JrUsa's and you look waaaay better this time.

 

[3BILLS]

Great work Dave :headbang:

 

[Big Dave Smith]

I saw you at the JrUsa's and you look waaaay better this time.

Thanks. A lot went wrong with that prep. I used a water drop method for both shows in 2011 that made me GAIN water weight. Never again.

There's an article written on John Meadow's website that I followed by Pro Muscle member Homonunculus. I didn't use him for prep for this show, but have used his methods with great success.

Last time the judges said my lats were weak. I trained them a bit differently for the past two years, focusing on what I thought was giving them the most stimulation. I think it paid off. Next I have to fix my little biceps.

 

[Chode Logan]

Thanks. A lot went wrong with that prep. I used a water drop method for both shows in 2011 that made me GAIN water weight. Never again.

There's an article written on John Meadow's website that I followed by Pro Muscle member Homonunculus. I didn't use him for prep for this show, but have used his methods with great success.

Last time the judges said my lats were weak. I trained them a bit differently for the past two years, focusing on what I thought was giving them the most stimulation. I think it paid off. Next I have to fix my little biceps.

Any insight on the lat training? always curious to hear how guys bring up weak points.

You looked great man, I commented on your post in gear'd up group

 

[Vitamine]

You look great!

 

[red5150]

You look great! Any chance you train @ Bodyworld?

 

[GS]

Great work, you look great!

 

[fuckux2]

What impact do you feel you bjj/etc training had on this show compared with others you've done? Positive/negative?

 

[Ironjunkie1]

wow bro ... you have no competition in that line up! Seriously I think you look that great! Well done :headbang:

 

[hollaback6]

quads are insane man!

 

[Omega-Red]

You look great bro, stacked with muscle, would really be interesting to see you more conditioned and take it to another level , because i think you have the muscle size there and the extra condition would just enhance that greatly.

 

[Jblack]

Great work Dave! I still remember us at BWW after the 2011 jr usas lol. Keep grinding my man!

 

[Big Dave Smith]

What impact do you feel you bjj/etc training had on this show compared with others you've done? Positive/negative?

Thanks guys.

Honestly, it helped. I've been doing it casually since 09/10... But 100% since 2012. My heart/lungs/cardiovascular system is way better. I was already flexible, but I can now do the lotus position if I pull my legs in the right spot. I can also play some inverted guard. I think it helped make me a better athlete in general. I also couldn't get chunky because I needed to be able to move with the 150lb guys.

I'll never stop unless I'm really close to a show or injured. Too many other advantages as well.


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[Medic08]

Little biceps?! Not even close to being small! You look damn good, man. I read your post a few times and didn't see your placing. How'd you place? I saw that you got a trophy, but didn't know if that was 2nd, a win in your class, or overall? I agree you could be a tad leaner, but for it being a last minute decision I'd say you look damn good.

That's Mental Flex all the way on the left in the group pic, right?

 

[Goody]

Nice job dude!
You make the other guys look like they have never done a squat in their life