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								After my contest, I was content with my gains as I came in the leaner then last time I competed.  My lower body was much sharper and that was my goal.  Although I felt good about how I looked, it wasnt good enough. I do understand at the pro level, a lot of it has to do with natural structure/genetics, as that... 
							 
							
						 
						
					
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								Well, as you know, I havent been around here posting but have lurked once in a while.  The last couple of months were just crazy busy but as things have slowed down, I will be using the forum and checking in more.  I will give a great detailed update later today with my new workout plan and to start keeping a... 
							 
							
						 
						
					
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					Joe's next phase of training, summer of 2011 to ???
					
					
						
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								Since back from vacation, I will be going back to the 5 day split but using the Juggernaut for the main movements.  I will apply the JN to the front squat, stiff leg deads, standing press and flat db press. 
							 
							
						 
						
					
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					Joe's Contest Prep for 2011
					
					
						
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								1/2  Back and calves workout:  Nice day of rows. Slight gains as I was still recovering from my mini trip with the family. As this wave is coming to an end, looking forward to the next. And I will go over the details when its time.   Lat pulldown palms in: 3 warms, 160/8,9,8 Db bent over row: 2 warms, 90/8,8 drop... 
							 
							
						 
						
					
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					Joe's 5 day split with a splash of 5-3-1.
					
					
						
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								Gonna start my new program tomorrow.  More detail to come, but the focus will be on the hammies.  It will be a workout with 5 seperate training days and I will be applying the 5-3-1 scheme to my bench, squat and deadlift. The deads will be on a its on day with a focus on the hammies.    -- Edited by Joe on Sunday 2...      
							 
							
						 
						
					
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					Joe's training log for Spring/Summer of 2010     fall/winter of 2009
					
					
						
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								Ok, time to get things rolling again! After a great weekend up in the Cape and eating too much, I am going to train today. Nothing fancy, just a 4 day split. Then starting next week, I will begin my powerlifting type of program for the next 12 weeks. This will help bring up my strength and focus on what needs...                                       
							 
							
						 
						
					
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					Joe's Training for June of 2009!
					
					
						
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								Chest and arms: Solid training and got my swole on. I kept the arm portion short in sets as I will also focus on help healing the forearm during this time, if possible. New routine is always set a tad lower in weight so I can get my feet moving and make nice increases over the next few weeks. Feeling great for... 
							 
							
						 
						
					
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					Joe's Training for May of 2009
					
					
						
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								Back and hammy workout: Just an excellent workout today and made gains throughout. The pump was off the hook, and I was ZAPPED. First time using it in about 1 month, and put the focus at another level today. Great stuff. Lat pull palms up: 3 warms, 160/6 170/6,6 T bar row: 3 warms, 205/6 225/6 160/15 Lat pu... 
							 
							
						 
						
					
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					Joe Franco's April Training
					
					
					
					
						
					
					
						
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								Shoulder and bicep workout: Kick arse training today and a nice finish to this round. Increases across the board and really happy with my progress. Bicep work continues to improve.. High In Delt press: 3 warm,s 185/6 200/5,5 Seated side lateral: 2 warms, 40/8,7 drop set Rear delt raise on bench ss wit... 
							 
							
						 
						
					
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					Joe Franco's training journal for March!
					
					
						
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								Back and hammy workout: Slamming today, and fried my back. Did more reps for pull ups but still off from months ago. Gains across the board and the energy was high as a push it on the deads. Yes, it was a workout fueled by USP Labs Jacked!!. Pullups: 4 sets to failure Deads: 2 warms, 365/6 395/5 405/4 275/11... 
							 
							
						 
						
					
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					Joe Franco's Training Blog (First phase for the stage!)
					
					
						
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								If anyone is interested, my past?workouts can be found here, http://joefranco-fitfranco.blogspot.com/  -- Edited by Joe at 19:16, 2008-06-22  -- Edited by Joe at 10:16, 2008-11-14 
							 
							
						 
						
					
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