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[James Creeper]

* TEAM USP Rest & Recovery Log

* Rest day on paper, never in execution. So this evening I plan on taking my daughter to her first concert. A heavy metal one, we will see Shadow of intent and Angel maker. She is the only one that will get down on some Death core metal with me. So it should be a very loud fun evening. Started the day off at 5 am got the Evo podcasts going. Browsing through some of the past shows. Hit the treadmill mill for 30 minutes keeping heart healthy at 125- 135 bpm. Did my yoga stretches. I am finding that I am starting to enjoy this as my mobility is getting better. To back it up I did my standard stretches getting my body loose, throw the dip belt on with a 25 lb plate and do 5 sets of 5 reps of pull–up's.
Time to eat!

• Meals & Macros

• Meal 1 — Oatmeal & 3 Eggs + 2 slices of turkey bacon
560 cals | 37g protein | 54g carbs | ~510 mg sodium

• Meal 2 — Shake #1
280 cals | 22g protein | 12g carbs | ~180 mg sodium

• Meal 3 — Chicken & Rice
710 cals | 58g protein | 90g carbs | ~420 mg sodium


• Meal 4 — Shake #2
840 cals | 66g protein | 36g carbs | ~480 mg sodium

• Meal 5 — Rice Cakes + Almond Butter
380 cals | 12g protein | 42g carbs | ~120 mg sodium



• Daily Totals

• Calories: 1,990–2,095
• Protein: 161–188g
• Carbs: 241–351g
• Fats: 85–98g
• Sodium: 1,490–1,920 mg


• Notes of day
183.6 lbs
I did miss my last 2 meals for the day and am finishing this the next day. Anyway it was worth it. We had an amazing time at the concert. Unfortunately a girl in the mosh pit dislocated her knee and shadow stopped the show to get her some help. It did cut the show off early but I could tell my daughter was gassed out. And she finally understood why I said "No, you are not getting in the pit." Then the drive home was a hour and a half of silence. As both of us were beat up from how loud it was.
Definitely time well spent! She has a metal hangover today and has only come out to ask for Ibuprofen as she can move her neck and legs.

• TEAM USP DAILY BODYBUILDING NEWS 4/24/26

• IFBB Pro League Tightens Athlete Check‑In Procedures
The IFBB Pro League rolled out updated check‑in and backstage flow rules for the shows. The changes aim to reduce congestion, improve athlete movement, and tighten stage timing. Coaches across social media are already reacting in a positive way.


• 2026 Vancouver Pro Confirms New Venue Upgrade
The Vancouver Pro officially announced a venue upgrade for 2026 due to increased competitor turnout. The new location offers expanded seating, improved lighting, and better backstage space. A major win for stage presentation and media coverage.


• NPC Midwest Region Adds New Summer Qualifier
The NPC Midwest confirmed a new regional qualifier launching this summer. Early buzz suggests strong turnout from first‑timers and returning amateurs looking to secure national qualification before the fall season.


• Terrence Ruffin Announces Classic Physique Posing Seminar
Terrence Ruffin is hosting a Classic Physique posing seminar next month, focusing on transitions, flow, and stage presence. Registration numbers are already high, and Classic fans are calling it a must‑attend event.


• Supplement Industry Shake‑Up Major Brand Cuts Athletes
A major supplement company announced contract restructuring, resulting in several mid‑tier athletes being released. The move is sparking conversation about the shifting economics of athlete sponsorships in 2026.


• New Sports‑Nutrition Study Highlights Carb‑Timing Benefits
A newly published study shows athletes using front‑loaded carb timing experienced improved recovery markers and reduced soreness. Coaches are already discussing how this could influence prep strategies heading into summer shows.


TEAM USP (Creeper’s Thoughts)
Today’s news cycle hits every pressure point in the sport like a good message, federation structure, show logistics, athlete opportunity, education, sponsorship economics, and even emerging nutrition science. The IFBB tightening check‑ins shows they’re finally addressing the backstage chaos athletes complain about every season. Vancouver leveling up their venue proves the sport’s growth is real, not hype. NPC Midwest adding a new qualifier opens the door for hungry amateurs trying to break through. Terrence Ruffin teaching posing? That’s a classic culture and craft at the highest level. The supplement‑brand cuts are a reminder that this industry moves fast and nobody’s spot is guaranteed. And that carb‑timing study is going to have coaches arguing for weeks. Clean, relevant, TEAM USP ahead of the noise.

* USP SALES!!!!

 

[GHgut4life]

* TEAM USP Rest & Recovery Log

* Rest day on paper, never in execution. So this evening I plan on taking my daughter to her first concert. A heavy metal one, we will see Shadow of intent and Angel maker. She is the only one that will get down on some Death core metal with me. So it should be a very loud fun evening. Started the day off at 5 am got the Evo podcasts going. Browsing through some of the past shows. Hit the treadmill mill for 30 minutes keeping heart healthy at 125- 135 bpm. Did my yoga stretches. I am finding that I am starting to enjoy this as my mobility is getting better. To back it up I did my standard stretches getting my body loose, throw the dip belt on with a 25 lb plate and do 5 sets of 5 reps of pull–up's.
Time to eat!

• Meals & Macros

• Meal 1 — Oatmeal & 3 Eggs + 2 slices of turkey bacon
560 cals | 37g protein | 54g carbs | ~510 mg sodium

• Meal 2 — Shake #1
280 cals | 22g protein | 12g carbs | ~180 mg sodium

• Meal 3 — Chicken & Rice
710 cals | 58g protein | 90g carbs | ~420 mg sodium


• Meal 4 — Shake #2
840 cals | 66g protein | 36g carbs | ~480 mg sodium

• Meal 5 — Rice Cakes + Almond Butter
380 cals | 12g protein | 42g carbs | ~120 mg sodium



• Daily Totals

• Calories: 1,990–2,095
• Protein: 161–188g
• Carbs: 241–351g
• Fats: 85–98g
• Sodium: 1,490–1,920 mg


• Notes of day
183.6 lbs
I did miss my last 2 meals for the day and am finishing this the next day. Anyway it was worth it. We had an amazing time at the concert. Unfortunately a girl in the mosh pit dislocated her knee and shadow stopped the show to get her some help. It did cut the show off early but I could tell my daughter was gassed out. And she finally understood why I said "No, you are not getting in the pit." Then the drive home was a hour and a half of silence. As both of us were beat up from how loud it was.
Definitely time well spent! She has a metal hangover today and has only come out to ask for Ibuprofen as she can move her neck and legs.

• TEAM USP DAILY BODYBUILDING NEWS 4/24/26

• IFBB Pro League Tightens Athlete Check‑In Procedures
The IFBB Pro League rolled out updated check‑in and backstage flow rules for the shows. The changes aim to reduce congestion, improve athlete movement, and tighten stage timing. Coaches across social media are already reacting in a positive way.


• 2026 Vancouver Pro Confirms New Venue Upgrade
The Vancouver Pro officially announced a venue upgrade for 2026 due to increased competitor turnout. The new location offers expanded seating, improved lighting, and better backstage space. A major win for stage presentation and media coverage.


• NPC Midwest Region Adds New Summer Qualifier
The NPC Midwest confirmed a new regional qualifier launching this summer. Early buzz suggests strong turnout from first‑timers and returning amateurs looking to secure national qualification before the fall season.


• Terrence Ruffin Announces Classic Physique Posing Seminar
Terrence Ruffin is hosting a Classic Physique posing seminar next month, focusing on transitions, flow, and stage presence. Registration numbers are already high, and Classic fans are calling it a must‑attend event.


• Supplement Industry Shake‑Up Major Brand Cuts Athletes
A major supplement company announced contract restructuring, resulting in several mid‑tier athletes being released. The move is sparking conversation about the shifting economics of athlete sponsorships in 2026.


• New Sports‑Nutrition Study Highlights Carb‑Timing Benefits
A newly published study shows athletes using front‑loaded carb timing experienced improved recovery markers and reduced soreness. Coaches are already discussing how this could influence prep strategies heading into summer shows.


TEAM USP (Creeper’s Thoughts)
Today’s news cycle hits every pressure point in the sport like a good message, federation structure, show logistics, athlete opportunity, education, sponsorship economics, and even emerging nutrition science. The IFBB tightening check‑ins shows they’re finally addressing the backstage chaos athletes complain about every season. Vancouver leveling up their venue proves the sport’s growth is real, not hype. NPC Midwest adding a new qualifier opens the door for hungry amateurs trying to break through. Terrence Ruffin teaching posing? That’s a classic culture and craft at the highest level. The supplement‑brand cuts are a reminder that this industry moves fast and nobody’s spot is guaranteed. And that carb‑timing study is going to have coaches arguing for weeks. Clean, relevant, TEAM USP ahead of the noise.

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* USP SALES!!!!

big man here

 

[James Creeper]

DAY 1 — PUSH WORK
CHEST | SHOULDERS | TRIS

• Well all, definitely up later than normal, set me off a bit, got up at 7 and moving pretty slow. Definitely need my rockstar zero before I do anything. Go over the news and see if I missed any bodybuilding news. Then I stumbled in to the garage for 35 minutes, running the heart at 125-135. Did my basic yoga stretches getting nice and warm following up with my basic stretches to finish up. As usual a few light sets to get everything firing off. And woke up!


*WORK SETS

• Dumbbell Bench Press
12–18 reps × 5 sets
Started with the 50s again. 15 clean reps, locked‑in form, chest tight and squeezed as hard as I can under load. I definitely am keeping this slow, at the top with load minimum I focus on squeezing the peck. Then down into a focused movement. And stretching deep as possible with a pause in the stretched position. And repeat.

• Incline Dumbbell Flyes — 15°
10–15 reps × 4 sets
10s, full stretch, slow squeeze. 15 reps on set 1, So did 12 on the rest of the sets. Focused on keeping tempo in time. Then on the decent slow and controlled pause at maximum stretch. Feeling it open you up. And arm angle plays a huge roll in this. I noticed that I feel the best in the chest with just a slightly bent elbow. That keeps it out of the sholder/front delt.

• Triceps Rope Pushdowns — 50 lbs
10–15 reps × 4 sets
First set felt super light at 15 reps. Focus sharp, feeling them contractions from top to bottom, keeping the pace slow. But on the contraction movement I push with heavy acceleration then slow accent back. On a 4 count. Hit 15 on the rest of the sets. Feeling pretty good after a couple weeks of deload. Everything seems to be healing up.

• Cable Lateral Raises
12–18 reps × 5 sets
Cross‑cable setup, at 10 lbs, Hitting 15 on all sets just taking time. No changes in tempo. Adjusting stance to hit all the fibers in the shoulders. This hard to write anything new about. Just got to work and put in the time.

• Seated Overhead Dumbbell Press (Arnold Press)
8–12 reps × 5 sets
Bench nearly vertical, 20s rotating up. First set 15 then to 12's finished off strong at 15. No shoulder pain from last week. So definitely moving forward.

• DAILY FUEL BREAKDOWN
- Calories: 3,550
- Protein: 340g
- Carbs: ~460–480g
- Fat: ~85–100g
- Sodium: ~3,800–4,800mg
- Meals: 6 total
- added a extra cup of rice to the cooker. Going to be an extra 145 grams of carbohydrates available in a day. As of late I take 2 cups and run it through the blender to add to the shakes.

• OVERALL NOTES
I felt good after my workout. That was needed to shake off the metal overload of yesterday. I realized I didn't put anything on this morning just me and my thoughts and some weights. Definitely going to eat big today, funny missing a couple meals and made me feel like I am starving. Everything was pretty cookie cutter and plane today but still got it done even when my mind was saying fuck off. In that I feel was a win. I hope everyone is doing great. And if you need anything or want to ask questions. I will do the best I can for you.

DAILY BODYBUILDING NEWS
4/25/26

Samson Dauda, Private Posing Room Leak Shows Real Prep Progress
A low‑light posing clip circulated in two private UK Telegram groups today. Samson’s lower‑back tightness is the best it’s been since early 2023.
Key detail: He’s clearly deeper into prep than his public posts suggest.
This is the first real sign he’s pushing for a major mid‑year show.


• Hadi Choopan, Silent Chest Session, Loud Physique Message
Hadi posted a mute chest‑day reel, but the physique tells the story:
• Upper‑chest striations returning
• Waist tighter
• No travel content (meaning he’s locked in)
This is classic Hadi: no hype, just signals.

• Urs Kalecinski, OFFICIAL: Out for 2026, But Physique Update Shows Open‑Level Density
Since Urs is not competing this year, today’s update hits differently.
He posted a “fun training day” carousel, but the rear lat spread is the real headline:
• Mid‑back thickness up
• Lower‑lat sweep improved
• Traps fuller
This is Open‑class development, not Classic prep.
He’s building a new frame, not chasing a stage date.


• Regan Grimes Quiet Confirmation He’s Back With Milos
Regan didn’t announce anything, but today’s story showed:
• Milos’ exact training template on his whiteboard
• A giant‑set sequence only Milos programs
This is a silent but clear reunion.
Regan + Milos = high‑volume chaos incoming.


• Andrew Jacked “Light Pump” Video Shows 10–12 lbs of Progress
Andrew posted a casual pump clip, but the physique is undeniable:
• Arms fuller
• Delts rounder
• Waist still tight
This is the best he’s looked since early 2024.
He’s clearly in a productive rebound phase.


• Bikini Division Shake‑Up - Two Top Pros Hint at Coach Switches
Two major Bikini athletes posted cryptic stories today:
• “New eyes. New energy.”
• “Sometimes you outgrow the room.”
Both liked posts from Team Elite Physique athletes.
This could impact Pittsburgh + NY Pro lineups.


• Fresh IFBB/NPC Photo Drops
NPC News Online released new galleries today:
• 2026 IFBB Battle of the Bodies Pro
• 2026 IFBB GRL PWR Championships Pro
• 2026 IFBB Emerald Cup Natural Pro
• 2026 IFBB Emerald Cup Masters Pro
• 2026 NPC Empire Classic
• 2026 NPC/IFBB GRL PWR Check‑Ins
These are perfect for physique‑trend tracking.

TEAM USP (CREEPER’S THOUGHTS)
Urs being out for the year shifts the Classic landscape and the Open conversation. His updates now read like long‑term construction, not prep. Samson’s leak is the biggest real news of the day, he’s clearly deeper into prep than advertised. He will look great at Pittsburgh. Hadi is signaling readiness without speaking. Regan sliding back under Milos is a major storyline. Andrew is quietly surging. And the Bikini coach‑swap hints could shake up early‑season placings.

PHYSIQUE BREAKDOWNS, (CREEPER’S VIEW)

• Samson Dauda — Private Posing Leak Breakdown
• Overall: Best combination of tightness + fullness he’s shown since early 2023.

• Back (Primary Change) Lower‑back detail is finally coming in. Christmas‑tree lines faint but visible. This is the first time in months he hasn’t looked “washed” from the rear.
• Quads. Still massive, but separation is sharper through the outer sweep.
• Glutes/Hams, Not in yet, but the grain is starting.
• Delts/Arms, Round, full, and borderline overpowered.
• Midsection, Controlled. No distention in transitions.
• Posing, He’s hitting shots faster, which usually means confidence is rising.

• USP Verdict: Samson is quietly ahead of schedule. This leak is a warning shot.


• Hadi Choopan Silent Chest Session Breakdown
• Overall: Classic Hadi, no hype, just undeniable progress.

• Chest, Upper‑chest striations are back. This is the “2021 Olympia” look.
• Shoulders, Cannonballs. No flattening.
• Arms, Veins running across the biceps and forearms.
• Waist, Noticeably tighter than his last rebound phase.
• Back (from side angle) Thickness returning through the mid‑back.
• Conditioning, Early‑prep crispness.
• Energy, He’s training angry. That’s when Hadi is dangerous. Thinking about it, that's just how he trains.

• USP Verdict: Hadi is in “silent killer mode.” He’s not posting words because the physique is doing the talking.


• Urs Kalecinski — OFF‑SEASON, OUT FOR 2026, BUT DENSITY IS UP
Overall: This is Open‑class construction, not Classic prep.

• Back, The biggest change. Mid‑back thickness is up. Lower‑lat sweep improved.
• Traps, Fuller, more 3D.
• Arms, Still a weak point, but triceps look thicker.
• Legs, Hamstrings showing more hang.
• Waist, Still tight, but he’s clearly eating big.
• Conditioning, Soft, but intentionally so.
• Frame He’s filling out the upper body to match the legs.

• USP Verdict: Urs is building a future Open physique. This is a long‑term threat, not a 2026 storyline.


• Regan Grimes, Milos Reunion Physique Breakdown
Overall: Regan looks like he’s back in high‑volume, high‑blood‑flow mode.

• Chest, Fuller than its been in months.
• Delts , Rounder, especially rear delts.
• Back, Width is improving again a Milos signature.
• Arms, Better separation.
• Legs, Still behind upper body, but sweep is improving.
• Conditioning, Off‑season soft, but not sloppy.
• Training Style Giant sets = Milos fingerprints all over it.

USP Verdict: Regan + Milos is the only version of Regan that ever moves the needle.


• Andrew Jacked “Light Pump” Video Breakdown
Overall: This is the best Andrew has looked since early 2024.

• Arms, Full, round, and finally matching his frame again.
• Delts, 3D cannonballs.
• Chest, Fuller across the upper shelf.
• Back, Hard to see fully, but width looks improved.
• Waist, Tight. No bloat.
• Legs, Still long and aesthetic, but quads look slightly fuller.
• Conditioning, Off‑season, but clean.

USP Verdict: Andrew is quietly rebuilding the version of himself that scared everyone in 2022.

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[James Creeper]

big man here

Just a proud Dad with pretty daughters.

 

[GHgut4life]

Just a proud Dad with pretty daughters.

very proud as you should be