Guesing Game - Natural Bodybuilder Francisco Montealegre

[Francisco]

Originally Posted by thumpinos

It's funny you say that. I've been to several natural contests and the best physiques to me are always in the 40+ class. They might not always be the most cut but they look the best.

Another question for you. I've seen some reluctance (even anger) on forums from a few experienced natural bodybuilders who believe they aren't limited, and that they can keep getting bigger and bigger and bigger.

Any idea why this is such a touchy subject?

Not sure! Perhaps because people need to have something to believe so they can keep pushing. I cant speak for other people but that is what happen with me. I know what are my limitations, i know that gaining 10 lbs of muscle in a year wont happen, but also i believe that i can get better every year and that one day i will achieve the phisique that i have been chasing since i started my career. At the end everything is about enjoying the ride, about learning, improving our character and phisique thru sacrifice and trying to find what works for each of us.

Hope this helps

[Rich Knapp]

Hey Francisco impresive. ^5 What show you doing?

[Francisco]

Originally Posted by Rich Knapp

Hey Francisco impresive. ^5 What show you doing?

Hey Rich! first huge congrats bro! you had a great season Concerning to your question i am doing the US cup in SEp

[Rich Knapp]

Originally Posted by Francisco

Hey Rich! first huge congrats bro! you had a great season Concerning to your question i am doing the US cup in SEp

Thanks very much.

Cool. Good luck.

I'm taking rest of year off and bulk. Next spring will be next shows for me.

[Francisco]

Originally Posted by Rich Knapp

Thanks very much.

Cool. Good luck.

I'm taking rest of year off and bulk. Next spring will be next shows for me.

Awesome bro! keep it up!

[Francisco]

Yesterday i had one of the craziest Leg workouts ever! my mind and my body were on fire...unstopable! Awesome workout 2.5 hours + 40 minutes of cardio!....Its a PR for me! Its great when we feel bullet proof

I am posting my workout and if you guys have questions dont hesitate. Some of you will think that i am Overtraining ...Nah!! losing size on my legs because of doing cardio after legs NOpe! Miths and more nonesence! Natural is the way to go. "Speak your mind" We are here to help each other and kill broscience once and for all

1. Romanian Deadlifts
135 x 20
185 x 15
225 x 10
275 x 8
315 x 5
350 x 5
375 x 5
395 x 5

2. Squat Machine
270 x 15
360 x 5
450 x 5
540 x 5
630 x 5
640 x 5

3. Glute-Ham Raises - 40 total
Bodyweight x 10
Bodyweight x 10
Bodyweight x 10
Bodyweight x 10

4. Leg Presses
4 plates/side x 10
5 plates/side x 10
6 Plates/side x 10
7 Plates/side x 10
8 plates/side x 10
9 Plates/Side x 10

5.Walking BB Lunges
100 lbs barbell x 80 steps
100 lb Barblell x 80 steps
100 lb Barbell x 80 Steps

6. Hip Adduction Machine
200 x 15
200 x 15
200 x 15

7. Standing Calf Raises
10 sets x 10 reps

8. Seated Calf Raises
5 sets x 5 reps

9. Cardio : StairMaster 20 minutes - 80 floors

10. Cardio: Treadmill 20 minutes

[BendtheBar]

Great workout. I nearly lost lunch just reading about it. Do you rotate exercises, or stick with the same exercises each week? And you ever perform free squats?

[Trevor Lane]

Impressive physique & workout. Love the overtraining mythbusting as well

[Francisco]

Originally Posted by BendtheBar

Great workout. I nearly lost lunch just reading about it. Do you rotate exercises, or stick with the same exercises each week? And you ever perform free squats?

Usually i stick with my Power Exercises (Romanian Deads, Chest & Detl Presses For example) but i rotate as needed if i have to. For example if i feel that a muscle is too sore or if my joints hurt a little i change things up to hit them from a different angle and avoid injuries.

On the other hand i dont do Free squats anymore. I used to squat a lot but finally i got hurt. I have a back issue now and last time i try squating my spine hurt for 2 days after. So no more Squats for me until i get this fix if that is possible LOL!

[Francisco]

Originally Posted by Trevor Lane

Impressive physique & workout. Love the overtraining mythbusting as well

Thanks bro! Yeah to much Broscience around! we need to kill it from the root