DAY 2 — PULL | BACK • BICEPS • REAR DELTS
This morning was a bit messy. I was up 0430 covered in probes. Had the nurse come in and unhook me from the monitor equipment for the sleep study. This wasn’t a how good can you sleep event. At 0120 the main tech came in and asked me to put a mask on to get readings. Know beforehand if this happened it is conformity that I have sleep apnea. No surprise. As with anything new to a sleep habit it was fucked. A nose piece on with someone else at the controls making adjustments. If you open your mouth you sound like a bull dog hanging his lips out the window. Eventually I was able to nod of for a bit. It was more of a quazi sleep state than anything. So to say the least not feeling so Creepy today. I did pre load my morning shots and that was enough of a boost to get my groggy ass to the car. For... you already know if you read my log. The Rockstar zero. Getting on my way home. 30 minute drive, Got to the front door Mr Ash knew I was home. At this point I knew it was a second Rockstar day. Ash did his normal primary sweep, everything was good in the hood. I tried to keep focused Ash got his blanket I hit the treadmill 15 minutes was all I was going to give today. And the rest of the day was gonna be off so I took it light.
*190.0 lbs this morning!?
• Bent‑Over Barbell Rows
50lbs — 15, 15, 15
I was thinking about what I have here. It's 2 x 25 plates plus the 45lb bar. Really 95lbs. We are at 125, really on a normal day. So load light. Still lock in form and get it done, bar path clean, belt tight, going through the reps.
• Lat Pulldowns (half a grip wider than shoulders + Unilateral)
100 on the stack • 50 for uni
Natural ‑to‑narrow rotation for 16–18 reps across 6 sets. Well but today I just did uni for 3 set
Unilateral rounds to 20
Elbow‑to‑hip. Fire in the lats at the end. I was drifting in though in thoughts. I had the podcast on with @catdadironman. I did find some strength in listening to his story. I am sure some one has told you. But thank you brother for being real and honest its hard to deal with the mind and alcohol. And be able to come out of that better!
• Seated Cable Rows
90 lbs — 15, 15, 15
Full resets. Tight pulls.
90‑second discipline.
Thinking very hard to control movement. Thinking how the shoulders rotating around the ribcage. Then releasing slowly back forward letting the shoulder blades move back forward. This is way harder with a few hours of sleep and I don't want to. Then still isn't shit to what people I am getting to know have been through.
• Face Pulls
30 lbs — 20 reps × 3 sets.
I didn't move the weight on this. Its not overload anyway
Whole upper back gets touched.
Mid back also gets good and hot.
I was able to get this fully done as my back did not really get to hit earlier.
• Seated Cable Dumbbell Curls
50 lbs on cables, we were at 90
Set 1–4, 12 slow, surgical reps
Set 5: 12 full reps + 3 then unknown partials until total failure. I needed time after this. Gassed out pretty bad.
• Pullovers
70lb dumbbell, 3×20
Sideways on the bench, letting gravity peel the lats open.
Last set slowed down to carve width with intent. I really enjoy this exercise. I refuse to back off this one. With that I am done. And smell Mrs. Creeper doing breakfast for me. She is there when I need it the most!
• Extra Set
Spider curl
* not today satan!
• DAILY FUEL BREAKDOWN
- Calories: 3,275
- Protein: 302-305 + added protein powder
- Carbs: 480–520g
- Fat: 75–95g
- Sodium: 3,800–4,400mg
- Tablespoon of honey before work sets. I also drink an electrolytes / Aminos mix during the work.
• OVERALL NOTES—
Really it was about getting this test done and over. I will be getting a c–pap machine soon. I feel its going to change a lot for me. I won't take the sleeping pills they gave me. It's a antidepressant. I already add enough chemicals to myself. The best will be getting a full night sleep. If you are reading this and struggling with sleep on or off cycle. Don't think you will go very long with how much this will effect you in everything you do. As you can see. I'm a dumb ass powering through. But most would skip this on 2 hrs of sleep. Don't put it off do the test!

TEAM USP DAILY BODYBUILDING NEWS. 5/17/2026

MICHAL “KRIZO” KRIZANEK WINS THE 2026 PITTSBURGH PRO
Krizo walks into Pittsburgh one week after losing NY Pro… and reverses the outcome.
He beats Tonio Burton in the rematch and takes the Men’s Open title with sharper condition, fuller muscle bellies, and stronger stage control posing. (Still a bit shaky)
Men’s Open Final Placings
• Michal Krizanek — Winner
• Tonio Burton — 2nd
• Brandon Curry — 3rd
• Sasan Heirati — 4th
• Blessing Awodibu — 5th
• Notes:
Krizo dominated comparisons from the first callout. The announcers were calling it all Tonio I didn't see it that way. Tonio still looked dangerous but Krizo’s density and dryness sealed it with his improved posing. Curry steady, polished, but outgunned. Sasan was peeled and the best condition out of everyone there. It seems like he is like Hadi never far off from perfect peak.

DIVISION WINNERS — FINALS
• Men’s Open — Michal Krizanek
• Classic Physique — Niall Darwen
• Men’s Physique — Kyron Holden
• Women’s Physique — Paula Ranta
• Wellness — Daniele Mendonça
• Figure — Natalia Soltero
• Bikini — Lauralie Chapados
• Fit Model — Shealynn Burnett

DEEP CUT FINALS NOTES
Classic Physique — Niall Darwen Takes It Clean
Darwen’s structure + conditioning = undeniable.
Diego Garavito and Chen Kang rounded out the top 3.
Men’s Physique — Kyron Holden Back on Top
Kyron beats Ali Bilal and Edvan Palmeira with a tighter waist and better flow. That was a shock.
Women’s Physique — Paula Ranta Dominates
Ranta’s shape and conditioning were unmatched.
Wellness — Daniele Mendonça Wins Big
Deep lineup, but Daniele’s lower-body density carried the day.
Figure — Natalia Soltero Claims Another Title
Precision posing, crisp lines — textbook Figure.
Bikini — Lauralie Chapados Adds Another Win
Flow, balance, and stage presence — she’s in Olympia form early.
Fit Model — Shealynn Burnett Takes Gold
Cleanest presentation of the night.

NEXT SHOWS TO WATCH
• Toronto Pro
• Empro Classic Spain
• Omaha Pro
• Midwest Championships

TEAM USP (CREEPER’S THOUGHTS)
Krizo needed this win and he delivered. This wasn’t a small correction from NY Pro; this was a statement. Tonio is still surging, but Krizo just reinserted himself into the Olympia conversation with authority. He has work to do to beat the big boys.
Classic Physique is getting deeper. Niall Darwen is the real deal and he’s not done.
Lauralie looks like she’s peaking early, and Kyron Holden is back in championship form.
Pittsburgh Pro delivered exactly what we needed: clarity, momentum, and storylines heading into the summer run. The the guest posing... Dam... did Sampson impress me! He was massively improved in his legs, Jacked looked great. Derek was ummm fat...not taking away from him but he has a ways to go. Sommerfeld was big. And said he is going to open!? Wesley was huge too not diced. Was a great showing!
TEAM USP is watching every move.
•TEAM USP stays locked in,
Come take a look for yourself. Products in stock and the squad keeps growing.
@Amanda Creeper
*Team USP Champions:
@catdadironman
@HarleyGuy @LevButlerov @MarkNV
@trenAMP