Approved Log Cycle to the Top with Team US-Pharmacies Journal

[James Creeper]

Arnold pump club news letter

Arnold shutting down the protein myth is a win for natural athletes who’ve been fed nonsense for years.

This via his daily email??

Arnold pump club newsletter. We both know this was never an issue. I laughed at it. I hope you found the humor in it too. Our ancestors all would have died before ever becoming homosapiens.

 

[James Creeper]

* TEAM USP Rest & Recovery Log

* Rest day on paper, never in execution.
Up at 0530 so slept in a bit, watch didn't record sleep, but feels like I didn't sleep the best. Just have house work to do, yard and a few small odds and ends. Rockstar Zero in hand. Take Ash outside. Then to the dungeon after changing out. Flip on the Evo podcasts. I was going through the older one's but they kick out some new ones quickly. So going to have to cycle back. Did 30 minutes on the treadmill hbpm 125–135. Straight into yoga for 25 minutes. Then my old school stretches. As always on Rest day my 5 x 5 pull–up's with 25lb plate. To start the day right. Now its time to eat!
• Meals & Macros

• Meal 1 — Oatmeal 1 cup dry & 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. Found a coconut flavored one!

- Meal 6 — Dinner (Chicken garlic meat balls and high protein spaghetti)
705–760 cals | 63–64g protein | 140–190g carbs | 790–1,020 mg sodium
This was a welcome change up, I pre cooked the meat in the air fryer. Then simmered them for 30 minutes in sauce

*Meal 7 — Double Shake (Evening)
560 cals | 44g protein | 24g carbs | ~360 mg sodium

*Daily Totals

• Calories: 3,260 – 3,340
• Protein: 260– 295
• Carbs: 345 –450
• Fats: 85–100g
• Sodium: 2,640–3,070 mg



• Notes of day
185.8 this morning
Was a pretty good day, Just me and Mrs. Creeper. She is still a bit sore. Not pushing her to jump back on the go yet. Just some walking on the mill. Took Ash for a walk too, so got in 12k steps today. 8-12 is average. I am starting to ramp up dose on Test e from 25 to 50 and Primo 25 to 50 Mast will stay at 25 then next Sunday tren start at 20 see how that goes for a few weeks. Maybe more?

• TEAM USP DAILY BODYBUILDING NEWS May 3/2026

• TOP TAN SPAIN PRO (MAY 3, 2026) — EVENT COMPLETE, RESULTS STILL LOCKED
NPC News Online confirms the Top Tan Spain Pro concluded today, with check‑ins and contest photos published. Full athlete placings have not been released yet.


• ST. LOUIS PRO / CALIFORNIA NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS / FLORIDA GRAND PRIX
All three shows have official contest photos posted, confirming completion.
• St. Louis Pro — check‑ins + contest photos live
• California Night of Champions Pro — contest photos live
• Florida Grand Prix Pro — contest photos live


But again.... no federation‑verified results yet.


• NPC REGIONALS: HEAVY WEEKEND TRAFFIC
NPC News Online posted new galleries for:
• NPC Natural Connecticut Championships
• NPC Worldwide Iron Cup
• CPA PUSH Natural Classic
• NPC Los Angeles Grand Prix
• NPC Muscle Evolution

• IFBB EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS (APRIL 30–MAY 4)
The 2026 IFBB European Championships are underway in Santa Susanna, Spain.
This is one of the federation’s biggest annual events and influences future pro‑qualifier depth.

• UPCOMING IFBB EVENTS
Based on the current IFBB calendar, these shows are next in line:
• IFBB Open Balkan Cup — May 9–11
• Diamond Cup Verona — May 9–10
• IFBB Grand Prix Herkules — May 15–17
• IFBB Roger Boyce Classic — May 15–17

• PHYSIQUE UPDATES
(Verified no fan edits, no recycled clips.)
- I didn't find any of the top guys posting -
• Chris Bumstead — New Bicep‑Builder Clip
A fresh TikTok clip under the #bodybuilding tag shows CBum demonstrating his go‑to bicep builder.


• TEAM USP will update instantly when the federation publishes results.

TEAM USP (CREEPER’S THOUGHTS)
Today is a quiet-but-loaded day, tons of shows, tons of photos, but zero official pro results. This is where most pages panic and start posting fake lists. TEAM USP doesn’t slip. We wait for the federation, not the fan pages.

The real value today is in the physique signals: CBum drops a clean training clip, while the Open guys stay silent which usually means prep mode tightening. Add in the European Championships and the upcoming May pro‑qualifier wave, and the stage is set for a chaotic mid‑May news cycle.

Accuracy wins. Patience wins. TEAM USP wins.

* USP SALES!!!! ARE HOTT!!!

 

[Mobster]

Arnold pump club news letter
Arnold pump club newsletter. We both know this was never an issue. I laughed at it. I hope you found the humor in it too. Our ancestors all would have died before ever becoming homosapiens.

That's the one

 

[James Creeper]

DAY 1 — PUSH WORK
CHEST | SHOULDERS | TRIS

• Welcome back family, today started at 0430 with Ash and a Rockstar and my Star Trek bathrobe. Let him do his business. Got my daily support vitamins and shots in. Roll into the nice and cool garage. Had a bit of cool weather roll in, drop 30 degrees from yesterday, possibly snow tomorrow!? flipped on the Evo podcasts. Then like normal 35 minutes on the treadmill, heart rate at 125–135. Folding into some yoga. Neck is pretty stiff so trying to work on some of that to loosen up. After 30 minutes or so got to my standard stretches. Going straight to some warm up sets. Tomorrow I have a doctor's appointment to go over some test results for my bloods and stomach stuff. Like to see if anything has changed.


*WORK SETS

• Dumbbell Bench Press
12–18 reps × 5 sets
Today we add some today from 50 to 60's. 15 clean reps, locked‑in form, chest tight and squeezed like it owes me money. I definitely going slow tempo today. No fast speed up just controlled speed, down into a focused movement. And stretching deep as possible with a pause in the stretched position. Feels really good with the extra lbs. Didn't push it finished the last 4 sets at 12 reps.

• Incline Dumbbell Flyes — 15°
10–15 reps × 4 sets jumping to 15 from 10lbs. 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 now really getting deep on the chest.

• Triceps Rope Pushdowns — moved up from 50 to 60 lbs.
10–15 reps × 4 sets
Definitely at 15 reps. I can really feel this increase. Focus sharp, feeling them contractions from top to bottom, keeping the pace going. But on the contraction movement I pushed with a slower movement, then slow accent back. On a 4 count. Hit 10 on the rest of the sets. Feeling pretty happy how I am responding to the load. Just not over doing it or getting cocky.

• Cable Lateral Raises
12–18 reps × 5 sets
Cross‑cable setup we were at 10 lbs, jumping it to 12.5 lbs. Hitting 15 reps first set. No changes in tempo. Adjusting stance to hit all the fibers in the shoulders. From set to set 5 x 12 reps on the rest.

• Seated Overhead Dumbbell Press (Arnold Press)
8–12 reps × 5 sets
Bench nearly vertical, we were at 20s jumping to 25lb. First set 15 then to 12's finished off strong at 15. No shoulder pains at all. So seems that the shoulders are ready.

• 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 shakes. If you add a bit of water you can get it very smooth through the blender.

• OVERALL NOTES
Very happy how I felt on the first move back up. Look forward to progressing slowly up till I start really feeling it set in the next day. Just need to keep in tune and listen to my body for feedback and not try and push up too fast. Hopefully someone will find value in this approach to keep from hurting themselves like my dumbass has done before.

DAILY BODYBUILDING NEWS
May 4/2026

• Top Tan Spain Pro, Full Results Released
The 2026 Top Tan Spain Pro (Classic Physique + Bikini) is now fully posted with complete Top 10s and Olympia qualifications confirmed.

• St. Louis Pro, Official Results Posted
Full placings for the St. Louis Pro (May 2) are now live and verified.

• California Night of Champions, Full Results Confirmed
The Fit Model division is officially posted with a decisive win from Shealynn Burnett.

• Florida Grand Prix Pro , Awaiting Placings
Event is confirmed on the IFBB Pro League calendar, but no results have been uploaded yet.

• IFBB Semi-Pro / Amateur Circuit — Multiple New Official Results
Verified results posted today for:
• Mr. Europe (event confirmed, results pending)
• Diamond Cup Malta
• Mr. Universe Prague (Semi-Pro)
• Liechtenstein Pro & Semi-Pro
• Balkan Championships
• Siberian Power Show


• VERIFIED SHOW RESULTS (May 4, 2026)

• TOP TAN SPAIN PRO, CLASSIC PHYSIQUE (TOP 3)
1. Mohammad Ali, Winner, Olympia Qualified
2. Rodrigo Cavalcanti
3. Erik Rabe

• TOP TAN SPAIN PRO — BIKINI (TOP 3)
1. Zsofia Molnar — Winner, Olympia Qualified
2. Allison Testu
3. Nedelcu Maria Magdalena


• CALIFORNIA NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS PRO — FIT MODEL (TOP 3)
1. Shealynn Burnett
2. Tara Grier
3. Faithlyn Derla


TEAM USP (CREEPER’S THOUGHTS)
Today’s landscape is a perfect example of why TEAM USP stays sharp: the shows delivered. Europe came in heavy with two clean Olympia qualifiers out of Spain Mohammad Ali and Zsofia Molnar both walked through their lineups with zero resistance. California added its own stamp with Shealynn Burnett putting on a clinic in Fit Model.

Meanwhile, the top-tier athletes stayed silent. No new Open updates. No Classic surprises. When the pros go quiet after a weekend of results, it usually means one thing: prep is tightening and someone is about to break the silence.

* USP is #1 come see why for yourself

 

[James Creeper]

That's the one

The basic info is okay, nutrition gives some good recipes. But I feel it lacking in science of today.

 

[James Creeper]

DAY 2 — PULL | BACK • BICEPS • REAR DELTS

Starting off at 0500 as usual nothing pressing first thing so was able to get my Rockstar zero in hand take Mr. Ash out to stare at the neighbors. Checked up on some bodybuilding news. Rolled it the garage flipped on Evo podcast. Run up the treadmill for 35 minutes getting target zone 125-135 bpm. Then did some yoga stretches working on some back and legs holds. Then straight into my traditional stretches. This morning I was a bit tight in the back after the mill. The yoga really helped calm that down so I wasn't impeded by it. Had my Dr. Appointment this morning for my Gi stuff. They want to scope me again very soon. He seems a bit worried about it. That I did have a bit of protein in my urine. But blood markers are on point. Except AST was a bit above range. We will see what Gi has to say.

*185.0 lbs this morning.


• Bent‑Over Barbell Rows
65lbs — 15, 14, 13 upped 5lbs
Back did get hot instantly but I wasn't messing around and had my belt tight. Hip pivot locked. Bar path clean. Still feeling light.
Always enjoy this type of back work, felt good, tightening squeeze between the shoulders with a 2 second pause, slow decent. To an accelerated pull up again.


• Lat Pulldowns (half a grip wider than shoulders + Unilateral)
100 on the stack • 50 for uni up 5lbs on each
Natural ‑to‑narrow rotation for 16–18 reps across 6 sets.
Unilateral rounds past 20 — pleasure‑pain mix, no other way to describe it.
Elbow‑to‑hip cue = width unlocked. Fire in the lats at the end.


• Seated Cable Rows
130lbs — 15, 15, 15 added 10lbs
Full resets. Tight pulls.
90‑second discipline.
Strength shows up in the patterns we build.

• Face Pulls
30 lbs — 20 reps × 3 sets. Added 5 lbs
Rear delts always get the pump on this.
Whole upper back gets touched.
Cracking walnuts between the shoulder blades by the end.

• Seated Cable Dumbbell Curls
90 lbs on cables, added 5lbs
Set 1: 12 slow, surgical reps
Set 5: 8 full reps + unknown partials
Arms pumped to the can't move or wipe sweat.

• Pullovers
70lb dumbbell, added 5lbs — 3×20
Sideways on the bench, letting gravity peel the lats open.
Last set slowed down to carve width with intent.



• Extra Set
Spider curl
25 lbs × 3 sets
First set: 10
Then 7 to 4 pause 3, partials to fail.

• DAILY FUEL BREAKDOWN
- Calories: 3,200
- Protein: 280g
- Carbs: 460–480g
- Fat: 75–85g
- Sodium: 3,800–4,400mg
- Tablespoon of honey before work sets — this is working very well. Felt the difference form the start. I also drink an electrolytes mix during the work.


• OVERALL NOTES
Feeling good overall. Definitely can already feel the small jumps. Been missing the deep tissue sore that comes with going back up. Primed to build size! Going to be putting USP Sustanon 500 in starting tomorrow. Everything stays locked in on mgs for a few micro mesos. Will be giving you my honest opinion on it. I no doubt will like it. Also going to be adding in the SLU to the stack. Also from USP. I am sure it will be spot on too!


TEAM USP DAILY BODYBUILDING NEWS. 5/24/2026

NPC Worldwide Big Force National Championships. Full Photo Sets Released
NPC News Online published full galleries from the May 4 event. No pro‑level implications.

• NPC Natural Connecticut Championships — Official Coverage Posted
Full photo coverage from May 3 is now live. No major athlete storylines.
• NPC Worldwide Iron Cup — Galleries Live
Another amateur‑level update with complete visual coverage.
• No New IFBB Pro League News Drops Today
No federation‑level announcements or athlete statements across official channels.


• SOCIAL MEDIA ATHLETE UPDATES
No new physique updates from Olympia‑tier athletes today across Instagram, YouTube, or X.
The last meaningful content remains the older Road to the Olympia clips.


• SHOW RESULTS

• 2026 IFBB Top Tan Spain Pro — May 3, 2026
• Classic Physique Winner: Mohammad Ali — Olympia Qualified
• Bikini Winner: Zsofia Molnar — Olympia Qualified

• 2026 IFBB St. Louis Pro — May 2, 2026
Full contest photos and placings confirmed on IFBB Pro League results page.

• Florida Grand Prix Pro — May 2, 2026
Verified results posted on IFBB Pro League results page.

• TEAM USP (CREEPER’S THOUGHTS)
CToday’s landscape is still quiet, but the amateur circuit is pumping out content while the pros stay silent. Spain Pro remains the anchor of the weekend. Mohammad Ali and Zsofia Molnar are the only athletes who actually moved the needle with Olympia qualifications.

The lack of physique updates from the big names is starting to feel intentional. When the entire top tier goes dark at the same time, it usually means prep is entering the “no leaks” phase.They’re just not giving it away early.

TEAM USP stays sharp, stays watching, stays ready.

•TEAM USP stays locked in, momentum doesn’t wait.
USP leveling up again.
Bar raised.
Come take a look for yourself, new products in stock, and the squad keeps growing. The brotherhood is amazing!

 

[James Creeper]

TEAM USP — DAY 3: Legs, Calves & Abs
Lower body work.

• 186.1 Lbs This morning.

• 0530 Ash man said it was time to get up. Per daily routine got a Rockstar zero in hand in the science officers robe on. A bunch of rain came through lastnight. Its been odd this year, the winter really didn't come. I call it "The winter that wasn't" But the high country got blasted lastnight and today. 2' and more. We will have a freeze warning tonight. I am ready for warm weather. Rolled myself into the garage started on the treadmill for 35 minutes. Straight into yoga stretching. Low back got a bit tight on the treadmill so worked on that the most. Then into my normal stretches. Today I started pinning USP Sustanon 500, I normally stay away from high concentration mixes. This is USP though so I will give it an honest go and review. I did .1 so 50 mg. Seems to be fine mixed with primo. I will do it by itself tomorrow morning. Right off, I could tell this hits differently, I feel more energetic in the way I want to get shit done right now! So time to put in the work.

• Leg Press
230 lbs, jumped this up 50 lbs. stance neutral today.
Paused reps. Smooth and controlled.
4×12, quads still not over loaded With the neutral stance still holding the foam block Still working deeper than when I started with the block. Still getting a big stretch. And easy to come out the hole. But still feel this is continued progress on how my legs and knees feel. So I will keep working on this.

• Cable Crunches
We are bumping this up to 150 from 140 lbs. Spine arched, hips pulling through.
Controlled and systemic.
And doing 6 sets . I ran this up to 15 instead of the 20 reps. Didn't feel anything out of my rib. Think this will be the weight to work up from. And I was shaking hard on the last 2 sets.

• Romanian Deadlifts
120lbs, up 20 lbs. Belt tight. Hamstrings takes the load. Close to the shins, keeping head up.
10 on set one, slipped on reps after 3 going to 8 on 4 & 5 sets. Still feeling pretty good. Hopefully we can continue up. Just got to be methodically mindful.

• Calf Raises
120 lbs On a 2‑inch platform, heels hanging deep.
Stretch, squeeze up, repeat. 5 sets done at 10 reps. Felt really solid, great pump.

• Hanging Leg Raises
Weighted sets with 10 lbs on the feet.
Strict, no sway. 8 reps with a rest of 60 seconds. With the jump of 5lbs, I was lit up in the abs. Think we will be here for a minute. Did the 8 reps 2 more sets.

• Smith Machine Squats
230 lbs, up 50 lbs, neutral stance, tempo steady.
10 reps then 9 matched again for sets 3 & 4. Nice and smooth. Form is still a off in this stance. The foam is being used. Not getting full range. Still I can feel the load increase and will be waddling around tomorrow.

• Hack squat started this off light as the finish touch. 150 up 10 lbs , 3 sets neutral stance, toes pushed down 12, 10, 10. quads good and hot. The foam box is still in play. Got down pretty deep. Maybe 80% still counts as a win didn't lose any reps.

• Daily Totals
- Calories: ~3,150
- Protein: ~280g
-Fats:~75g
- Sodium ~ 3,250 –3,950
- Carbs: ~380–420 Moderate‑high (ideal for recovery)
- Fats: Controlled, mostly from eggs + almond butter

• Notes of the Day
Feeling pretty good over all. Neck is a bit stiff and painful. Doctor called back and said June for an appointment. I will just try do mobility work and see if I can help myself with it. Still this was a good day still no pip this evening. Happy overall not too worried about the doctors bs. GI and spine. The drugs they want to hand out are worse than what I do. I can see that in bloodwork. I will do the scope to check my stomach make sure nothing is going wrong. And fallow up with my own bloodwork.

• TEAM USP DAILY BODYBUILDING NEWS
May 6/2026

• New York Pro — THIS WEEKEND (May 8–9)
The entire sport is locked onto Teaneck, NJ as the 2026 New York Pro hits this Friday and Saturday.
This is the first major U.S. show of May and historically produces breakout pros who end up on the Olympia stage.

Friday (May 8):
• Women’s Physique
• Figure
• Wellness
• Fit Model
• Men’s Physique
• Classic Physique
• 212

Saturday (May 9):
• Bikini
• Men’s Open — the headline division

Athletes are already traveling, tightening up, and going dark on social media. Expect a flood of content starting Friday morning.

• IFBB Pro League , Verified Show Results
No new pro‑level results dropped today.
NPC Worldwide continues releasing photo sets (Emerald Cup, Iron Cup, Big Force Nationals), but no new winners or divisions have been announced.


• Athlete Activity "Quiet Before the Storm"
With the New York Pro days away, top athletes across divisions have gone into full blackout mode.
No major physique reveals, no prep updates, no peak‑week teases.
This is typical for New York Pro week athletes hold everything until stage time.


SOCIAL MEDIA PHYSIQUE UPDATES — May 6 Sweep
(Instagram • TikTok • X • YouTube Community)

Men’s Open Tier‑1
No new content that is worth posting about. Just typical workout / Training info.


Classic Physique / 212 / MPD / Wellness
No major physique drops today.
Most athletes are either traveling or intentionally withholding content ahead of the New York Pro.

This is one of the quietest days of the month across all platforms.

TEAM USP (CREEPER’S THOUGHTS)
• The silence across social media is a dead giveaway that athletes are dialed in and hiding their looks.
• No new results means we stay clean and avoid filler. Exactly how TEAM USP operates.
• Expect the next 48 hours to explode with content, weigh‑ins, stage shots, and early comparisons.
• This is the calm before the storm, and TEAM USP is positioned to hit instantly when results drop.

• TEAM USP HAS ALL YOU NEED, COME CHECK US OUT!

 

[James Creeper]

TEAM USP — DAY 3: Legs, Calves & Abs
Lower body work.

• 186.1 Lbs This morning.

• 0530 Ash man said it was time to get up. Per daily routine got a Rockstar zero in hand in the science officers robe on. A bunch of rain came through lastnight. Its been odd this year, the winter really didn't come. I call it "The winter that wasn't" But the high country got blasted lastnight and today. 2' and more. We will have a freeze warning tonight. I am ready for warm weather. Rolled myself into the garage started on the treadmill for 35 minutes. Straight into yoga stretching. Low back got a bit tight on the treadmill so worked on that the most. Then into my normal stretches. Today I started pinning USP Sustanon 500, I normally stay away from high concentration mixes. This is USP though so I will give it an honest go and review. I did .1 so 50 mg. Seems to be fine mixed with primo. I will do it by itself tomorrow morning. Right off, I could tell this hits differently, I feel more energetic in the way I want to get shit done right now! So time to put in the work.

• Leg Press
230 lbs, jumped this up 50 lbs. stance neutral today.
Paused reps. Smooth and controlled.
4×12, quads still not over loaded With the neutral stance still holding the foam block Still working deeper than when I started with the block. Still getting a big stretch. And easy to come out the hole. But still feel this is continued progress on how my legs and knees feel. So I will keep working on this.

• Cable Crunches
We are bumping this up to 150 from 140 lbs. Spine arched, hips pulling through.
Controlled and systemic.
And doing 6 sets . I ran this up to 15 instead of the 20 reps. Didn't feel anything out of my rib. Think this will be the weight to work up from. And I was shaking hard on the last 2 sets.

• Romanian Deadlifts
120lbs, up 20 lbs. Belt tight. Hamstrings takes the load. Close to the shins, keeping head up.
10 on set one, slipped on reps after 3 going to 8 on 4 & 5 sets. Still feeling pretty good. Hopefully we can continue up. Just got to be methodically mindful.

• Calf Raises
120 lbs On a 2‑inch platform, heels hanging deep.
Stretch, squeeze up, repeat. 5 sets done at 10 reps. Felt really solid, great pump.

• Hanging Leg Raises
Weighted sets with 10 lbs on the feet.
Strict, no sway. 8 reps with a rest of 60 seconds. With the jump of 5lbs, I was lit up in the abs. Think we will be here for a minute. Did the 8 reps 2 more sets.

• Smith Machine Squats
230 lbs, up 50 lbs, neutral stance, tempo steady.
10 reps then 9 matched again for sets 3 & 4. Nice and smooth. Form is still a off in this stance. The foam is being used. Not getting full range. Still I can feel the load increase and will be waddling around tomorrow.

• Hack squat started this off light as the finish touch. 150 up 10 lbs , 3 sets neutral stance, toes pushed down 12, 10, 10. quads good and hot. The foam box is still in play. Got down pretty deep. Maybe 80% still counts as a win didn't lose any reps.

• Daily Totals
- Calories: ~3,150
- Protein: ~280g
-Fats:~75g
- Sodium ~ 3,250 –3,950
- Carbs: ~380–420 Moderate‑high (ideal for recovery)
- Fats: Controlled, mostly from eggs + almond butter

• Notes of the Day
Feeling pretty good over all. Neck is a bit stiff and painful. Doctor called back and said June for an appointment. I will just try do mobility work and see if I can help myself with it. Still this was a good day still no pip this evening. Happy overall not too worried about the doctors bs. GI and spine. The drugs they want to hand out are worse than what I do. I can see that in bloodwork. I will do the scope to check my stomach make sure nothing is going wrong. And fallow up with my own bloodwork.

• TEAM USP DAILY BODYBUILDING NEWS
May 6/2026

• New York Pro — THIS WEEKEND (May 8–9)
The entire sport is locked onto Teaneck, NJ as the 2026 New York Pro hits this Friday and Saturday.
This is the first major U.S. show of May and historically produces breakout pros who end up on the Olympia stage.

Friday (May 8):
• Women’s Physique
• Figure
• Wellness
• Fit Model
• Men’s Physique
• Classic Physique
• 212

Saturday (May 9):
• Bikini
• Men’s Open — the headline division

Athletes are already traveling, tightening up, and going dark on social media. Expect a flood of content starting Friday morning.

• IFBB Pro League , Verified Show Results
No new pro‑level results dropped today.
NPC Worldwide continues releasing photo sets (Emerald Cup, Iron Cup, Big Force Nationals), but no new winners or divisions have been announced.


• Athlete Activity "Quiet Before the Storm"
With the New York Pro days away, top athletes across divisions have gone into full blackout mode.
No major physique reveals, no prep updates, no peak‑week teases.
This is typical for New York Pro week athletes hold everything until stage time.


SOCIAL MEDIA PHYSIQUE UPDATES — May 6 Sweep
(Instagram • TikTok • X • YouTube Community)

Men’s Open Tier‑1
No new content that is worth posting about. Just typical workout / Training info.


Classic Physique / 212 / MPD / Wellness
No major physique drops today.
Most athletes are either traveling or intentionally withholding content ahead of the New York Pro.

This is one of the quietest days of the month across all platforms.

TEAM USP (CREEPER’S THOUGHTS)
• The silence across social media is a dead giveaway that athletes are dialed in and hiding their looks.
• No new results means we stay clean and avoid filler. Exactly how TEAM USP operates.
• Expect the next 48 hours to explode with content, weigh‑ins, stage shots, and early comparisons.
• This is the calm before the storm, and TEAM USP is positioned to hit instantly when results drop.

• TEAM USP HAS ALL YOU NEED, COME CHECK US OUT!

 

[James Creeper]

TEAM USP Rest & Recovery Log

* Rest day on paper, never in execution.
Up at 0430 so watch recorded crap sleep, but feels like I didn't sleep much at all. Rockstar Zero in hand. Take Ash outside. I rolled in and just threw shorts on. Then did 30 minutes on the treadmill hbpm 125–135. Straight into yoga for 25 minutes. Legs and back pretty stiff and sore. This was definitely needed. Then my old school stretches. As always on Rest day my 5 x 5 pull–up's with 25lb plate. To start the day right. Now its time to eat!
• Meals & Macros

• Meal 1 — Oatmeal 1 cup dry & 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 + carrot and peas
740 cals | 58g protein | 98g carbs | ~470 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. Found a coconut flavored one!

- Meal 6 — Dinner (Chicken garlic meat balls and high protein spaghetti) I bought a few packs of them, they freeze good.
705–760 cals | 63–64g protein | 140–190g carbs | 790–1,020 mg sodium
This was a welcome change up, I pre cooked the meat in the air fryer. Then simmered them for 30 minutes in sauce

*Meal 7 — Double Shake (Evening)
560 cals | 44g protein | 24g carbs | ~360 mg sodium

*Daily Totals

• Calories: 3,260 – 3,340
• Protein: 260– 295
• Carbs: 345 –450
• Fats: 85–100g
• Sodium: 2,640–3,070 mg



• Notes of day
185.8 this morning
Was a pretty good day, Just me and Mrs. Creeper. She is still struggling a bit. Trying to get her to walk a bit more on the treadmill. Took Ash for a walk too, so got in 12k steps today. 8-12 is average. I switched to USP Sustanon 500, upped dose to 50 and Primo 25 to 50, Mast will stay at 25 then next Sunday tren, start at 20 see how that goes for a few weeks. Maybe more? Lol, yeah more... who am I bullshiting

• TEAM USP DAILY BODYBUILDING NEWS May 7/2026

• New York Pro Predictions Shake the Industry. From today's chatter
Veterans Iain Valliere, Seth Feroce, and Akim Williams all dropped their Top 10 Men’s Open predictions for the 2026 New York Pro and the shocker is the unanimous pick for the win: Tonio Burton.
All three analysts placed Burton in the #1 spot, with Michal Krizo, Rafael Brandao, Daniel Goss, Patrick Moore, and Blessing Awodibu filling out the top competitive slots.

This is the first time in years that three major voices aligned on a single projected winner.


•. Full 17‑Man Lineup Confirmed. 3 Days Out
A new update shows the complete 17‑athlete Men’s Open lineup, including:
• Blessing Awodibu
• Rafael Brandao
• Tonio Burton
• Nathan Epler
• Eiren Gauley
• Daniel Goss
• Michal Krizanek
• Patrick Moore
• Vincenzo Masone
• Dorian Haywood
…and more.
This is a pretty good lineup overall


• New York Pro Preview, Brandao & Krizo Heating Up
Generation Iron confirms that Michal Krizo and Rafael Brandao are entering the show with major momentum.
• Krizo: Freak size, massive arms, conditioning is the question. With presentation!
• Brandao: Aesthetics, shape, symmetry could upset if he nails conditioning.

This aligns with the prediction panels placing both men in the top 3.


• Official IFBB Pro League Competitor List (Men’s Open)
The IFBB Pro League has confirmed the full Men’s Open roster, including:
Blessing Awodibu, Rafael Brandao, Tonio Burton, Nathan Epler, Eiren Gauley, Daniel Goss, Amr Haider, Dorian Haywood, Oluwatobi Ishola, Christopher Knox, Michal Krizanek, Walter Martin, Vincenzo Masone, Patrick Moore, Jonathan Pieter, Michael Woodhouse.


• SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATES — NEW YORK PRO ATHLETES

Very Quiet Day...Classic Pre‑Show Silence
Across Instagram and YouTube, athletes are posting minimal updates a classic sign of peak‑week lockdown.
The only consistent signals:
• Krizo: Training clips from earlier in the week, no new physique shots. He has been working with Sommerfeld. See if that helps.
• Brandao: Aesthetic posing room clips from two days ago, nothing today.
• Tonio Burton: Zero new content, which usually means he’s dialed in and focused.
• Blessing Awodibu: Only reposts, no physique reveals.


• UPCOMING — NEW YORK PRO SCHEDULE (REMINDER)
• May 8 (Friday): Men’s Physique, Classic Physique, 212 — Prejudging 10 AM, Finals 5 PM
• May 9 (Saturday): Men’s Open Bodybuilding — Prejudging 10 AM, Finals 5 PM

TEAM USP (CREEPER’S THOUGHTS)
The silence is loud. When every major contender goes dark at the same time, it means one thing: this lineup is coming in with game plans and focus. Tonio being the unanimous pick is wild. but the real story is Krizo and Brandao both looking like they could steal the whole weekend if they land conditioning and Krizos posing. Blessing is the wildcard, Patrick Moore is the sleeper, and Daniel Goss is the dark horse nobody is talking about.

This show is going to kick off the season.
TEAM USP is locked in and we’ll be ready to drop results.

* USP HOT PRODUCTS!!!!

 

[James Creeper]

DAY 1 — PUSH WORK
CHEST | SHOULDERS | TRIS

• Back to the show! Rest day was needed. I was pretty sore all over and it does feel good, recovery is needed to build. That being said up at 0430 as normal. Mr Ash wanting out, and rockstar zero and robe show for the neighbors. Got back in and feed Ash breakfast. I hit the garage with a metal mindset. So treadmill for 30 minutes heart rate at 125-135. Going into yoga stretching. Really working on legs and lower back. Then for my old school stretches. Following that up with a warm up set of my workout. That Sustanon really seems to be giving me an extra kick in drive. I am liking it. Still no pip or swelling.


*WORK SETS

• Dumbbell Bench Press
12–18 reps × 5 sets
Today we will stay with the last jump, 50 to 60's. 15 clean reps, locked‑in form, chest tight and squeezed disrespectfully as possible. I still work with a slow tempo. No fast speed up just controlled speed, down into a focused movement. And stretching deep as possible with a pause in the stretched position. Feels really good with the extra lbs. Didn't push it finished the last 4 sets at 12 reps. Started to really feel my thoughts to the pecs doing what I want them to do.

• Incline Dumbbell Flyes — 15°
10–15 reps × 4 sets we are the same, 15 from 10lbs. 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 as the presses. Really getting deep on the chest.

• Triceps Rope Pushdowns —we had moved up from 50 to 60 lbs.
10–15 reps × 4 sets
Definitely at 15 reps. I can really feel this increase. Focus sharp, feeling them contractions from top to bottom, keeping the pace going. But on the contraction movement I pushed with a slower movement, then slow accent back. On a 4 count. Hit 10 on the rest of the sets. Tri's are feeling juicy. Just not over doing it or getting cocky.

• Cable Lateral Raises
12–18 reps × 5 sets
Cross‑cable setup we are at 12.5 lbs. Hitting 15 reps first set. No changes in tempo. Adjusting stance to hit all the fibers in the shoulders. From set to set 5 x 12 reps on the rest. I should say I only do one front delt set, as the get work in flys and presses.

• Seated Overhead Dumbbell Press (Arnold Press)
8–12 reps × 5 sets
Bench nearly vertical, 25lb. First set 15 then to 12's finished off strong at 15. No shoulder pains at all. Still feeling solid in the shoulders.

• 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 shakes. If you add a bit of water you can get it very smooth through the blender. Think I may add more carbs on this day.

• OVERALL NOTES
Feeling pretty dam awesome. I have a track tournament tomorrow morning for the son. Will need to get to bed early. Then the New York Pro show pre judging will be going on. And definitely want to watch some of that. Hopefully you all are doing good. If you need to ask questions. Please don't hesitate. I love to help. It is the TEAM USP Way.

DAILY BODYBUILDING NEWS
May 8/2026
• NEW YORK PRO MEN’S OPEN: PRE-JUDGING EXPECTATIONS (MAY 7)

The judging narrative is already forming and it’s tighter than anyone expected.


• Bob Cicherillo’s Official Pre‑Judging Outlook
Industry judge and Voice of Bodybuilding host Bob Cicherillo dropped his Top 4 ahead of the New York Pro — and his picks reveal exactly what the judging panel will be looking for on Friday/Saturday.


Cicherillo’s projected Top 4 (no order):
• Rafael Brandão — added 5 kg and looks peeled; judges will reward shape + flow.
• Tonio Burton — fullness, roundness, and rear‑pose dominance; many insiders have him winning.
• Michal “Krizo” Križo — mass monster with momentum after ESN British Grand Prix win.
• Blessing Awodibu — wild structure, but must nail conditioning to stay in the mix.

Judging takeaway:
The panel is expected to prioritize shape + completeness, not just mass. Burton and Brandão fit that criteria best right now.


• FULL MEN’S OPEN LINEUP CONFIRMED (17 ATHLETES)



Men’s Open Competitors:
Blessing Awodibu (Ireland)
De’von Barnes (USA)
Rafael Brandão (Brazil)
Tonio Burton (USA)
Nathan Epler (USA)
Eiren Gauley (Canada)
Daniel Goss (Italy)
Amr Haider (Egypt)
Dorian Haywood (USA)
Oluwatobi Ishola (USA)
Christopher Knox (USA)
Michal Križanek (Slovakia)
Walter Martin (USA)
Vincenzo Masone (USA)
Patrick Moore (USA)
Jonathan Pieter (Netherlands)
Michael Woodhouse (USA)

Judging implications:
• Deepest NY Pro lineup in years — judges will run multiple callouts.
• Rear‑double biceps will likely decide the winner (Burton vs Krizo).
• Brandão could win on aesthetics if conditioning is undeniable.
• Blessing must survive the first callout — not guaranteed.


• PREJUDGING SCHEDULE & WHAT THE JUDGES SEE FIRST


Friday, May 8 — Prejudging (10:00 AM)
• Men’s Physique
• Classic Physique
• 212 Bodybuilding

Saturday, May 9 — Prejudging (10:00 AM)
• Men’s Open Bodybuilding (MAIN EVENT)
• Bikini

Judging flow:
1. Quarter turns — symmetry, taper, flow
2. Mandatory poses — front double, side chest, back double, etc.
3. Comparisons — expect 2–3 rounds due to depth
4. Final callout — usually determines the winner

Expect Burton, Krizo, Brandão in the final callout.

• EARLY RESULTS FROM OTHER DIVISIONS (FOR CONTEXT)


• Men’s 212 Winner: Michael Condell
• Classic Physique Winner: Niall Darwen
• Men’s Physique Winner: Ali Bilal
• Figure Winner: Jeanne Kassel
• Fit Model Winner: Gabriela Queiroz
• Women’s Physique Winner: Paula Ranta
• Wellness Winner: Daniele Mendonca

Judging trend so far:
• Tight waists
• Clean lines
• No bloating
• Crisp conditioning over pure size

This favors Brandão and Burton in Men’s Open.


• NEW YORK PRO PREP: ATHLETE MOMENTUM CHECK

Who’s peaking? Who’s fading? What will judges reward?

Michal Krizo
• Already Olympia‑qualified.
• Massive, but must show improved back detail.
• Judges will compare him directly to Burton.
• Thick waist
Tonio Burton
• Vascular, round, complete.
• Rear poses are his weapon.
• Many veterans (Valliere, Feroce, Akim) predict him winning.


Rafael Brandão
• Added size without losing shape.
• If he’s the most conditioned, he can steal the show.

Blessing Awodibu
• Wild structure, but conditioning is the question.
• If he’s off, he drops fast.


TEAM USP (CREEPER’S THOUGHTS)



The 2026 New York Pro is shaping up to be a three‑man war, and the judges already know it. Burton is the most complete, Krizo is the biggest, and Brandão is the prettiest physique on stage. The real battle will be from the back whoever wins the rear‑double and rear‑lat spread wins the show.

Creeper’s call?
Burton vs Krizo in the final two, with Brandão as the wildcard who can blow the whole thing open if he nails conditioning. I favor Krizo with his overall size and good condition. He isn't pretty. He is dialed in and peeled, and very confident. His posing is better than the past. He may be the upset depending if he surges today or fades.

This is the most competitive NY Pro lineup since the Walker runs and the judging panel is going to have to WORK.

 

[James Creeper]

DAY 2 — PULL | BACK • BICEPS • REAR DELTS

Starting off at 0400 We have the sons track tournament today. I need to get my shit done and on the road by 0830. So was able to get my Rockstar zero in hand take Mr. Ash out to stare at the neighbors. Checked up on some bodybuilding news.
Hit the treadmill for 20 minutes just to get warm. I get more steps later. Transitioning to yoga stretches. Working on stretches for the back and lats. Then my old school stretches. With some quick warm up sets.
Evo will be on during the car ride
Did pack food to eat during the day with shakes and extra water.

*185.8 lbs this morning.


• Bent‑Over Barbell Rows
70lbs — 15, 14, 13 upped 5lbs again.
Back did get hot instantly but I wasn't messing around and had my belt tight. Hip pivot locked. Bar path clean. Still feeling light. Have room to work.
Always enjoy this type of back work, felt good, tightening squeeze between the shoulders with a 2 second pause, slow decent. To an accelerated pull up again.


• 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.
Unilateral rounds past 20 — pleasure‑pain mix, no other way to describe it.
Elbow‑to‑hip cue = width unlocked. Fire in the lats at the end. I am starting to see width pop. I will be really try to bring up lats. If anyone has something to add please chime in.


• Seated Cable Rows
130lbs — 15, 15, 15
Full resets. Tight pulls.
90‑second discipline.
Strength shows up in the patterns we build.

• Face Pulls
30 lbs — 20 reps × 3 sets.
Rear delts always get the pump on this.
Whole upper back gets touched.
Cracking walnuts between the shoulder blades by the end.

• Seated Cable Dumbbell Curls
90 lbs on cables, added 5lbs
Set 1: 12 slow, surgical reps
Set 5: 8 full reps + unknown partials
Arms pumped to the can't move or put elbows down

• Pullovers
70lb dumbbell, added 5lbs — 3×20
Sideways on the bench, letting gravity peel the lats open.
Last set slowed down to carve width with intent.



• Extra Set
Spider curl
25 lbs × 3 sets
First set: 10
Then 7 to 4 pause 3, partials to fail.

• DAILY FUEL BREAKDOWN
- Calories: 3,200
- Protein: 280g
- Carbs: 460–480g
- Fat: 75–85g
- Sodium: 3,800–4,400mg
- Tablespoon of honey before work sets — this is working very well. Felt the difference form the start. I also drink an electrolytes/ Aminos mix during the work.


• OVERALL NOTES
The son had a good day on the track. He is still recovering from an upper respiratory infection. So he was a bit off. And didn't perform his mile run he kicks ass at. He is in at 6 minutes 15 seconds on his last. Definitely way faster than my blocky ass. But was good for him to get out and be competitive. I was in my team USP shirt definitely catching looks with the gun show out I know the officer's will probably be check out the website


TEAM USP DAILY BODYBUILDING NEWS. 5/9/2026

TONIO BURTON WINS THE 2026 NEW YORK PRO DOMINANT, CLEAN, UNDENIABLE
Tonio Burton walked into New York and took command from the first callout.
Center spot never left him. Conditioning was the separator.
Back shots were the kill shot.

Official placing: 1st
Score: 8 points

Physique Breakdown — Tonio Burton
• Conditioning: Crisp, dry, detailed — best in the lineup
• Back double biceps: Clear win; deep separation and density
• Quads: Feathering on full display
• Midsection: Tight, controlled, professional
• Presentation: Zero wasted motion, champion-level pacing
Overall: The most complete body on stage. Olympia-level statement. Great control through the call–outs. Look forward to see his improvements.


• MICHAL KRIZANEK TAKES 2ND
MASS MONSTER, BUT NOT SHARP ENOUGH
Krizo brought mass and roundness, but Burton’s detail beat him where it mattered.

Official placing: 2nd
Score: 10 points

Physique Breakdown — Michal Krizanek
• Size: Biggest man on stage, no debate
• Front double: Freaky silhouette, huge arms
• Back shots: Improved but still not matching Burton’s detail. Lacking bi size in the back double
• Conditioning: Good, not great — cost him the win
• Midsection: He was breathing hard by the end he kept it together for the most part. His abs were washed out.
Overall: A dangerous threat, but not the sharpest version. He can make some Midsection improvements and be a real threat. I always go for the big guys in the show. He definitely made improvements to his posing. He needs more work to show what he has.


• RAFAEL BRANDÃO IN 3RD — AESTHETICS ON FULL DISPLAY
Brandão brought shape, flow, and lines, but lacked the density to challenge Burton or Krizo.

Official placing: 3rd
Score: 18 points

Physique Breakdown — Rafael Brandão
• Aesthetics: Best in the lineup
• Front shots: Beautiful structure, clean lines
• Back: Good but not deep enough to hang with the top 2
• Conditioning: Solid, but not razor-sharp
Overall: Aesthetic standout, but out-muscled today. Think he was a bit flat compared to some early shots of his. Cost him in the end.


• BLESSING AWODIBU CRACKS TOP 4 — IMPROVED, CONFIDENT, ENTERTAINING
Blessing brought better conditioning and a more complete look than last season.

Official placing: 4th
Score: 24 points

Physique Breakdown — Blessing Awodibu
• Upper body: Round, full, cartoonish
• Legs: Improved but still behind the top 3
• Conditioning: Best he’s brought in a while
• Stage presence: Elite, crowd loved him
Overall: A strong return to form. I can't believe the run he is on and stayed in great shape.


• DANIEL GOSS IN 5TH — BREAKOUT PERFORMANCE
Goss delivered a dense, balanced, professional look that earned him a top-5 finish.

Official placing: 5th
Score: 30 points

Physique Breakdown — Daniel Goss
• Conditioning: Very good — sharp lines
• Back: Surprisingly strong
• Legs: Thick, detailed
• Presentation: Calm, confident
Overall: A legit rising threat in the Open class.


• PATRICK MOORE RETURNS TO THE TOP 6
Moore brought his signature shape but lacked the fullness to push higher.

Official placing: 6th
Score: 36 points

Physique Breakdown — Patrick Moore
• Shape: Still one of the best in the sport
• Arms: Standout bodypart
• Conditioning: Good, not elite
• Fullness: Missing in key poses
Overall: A solid showing, but not peak Moore.


• OFFICIAL IFBB SCORECARD — MEN’S OPEN (TOP 6)
• 1st — Tonio Burton: 8
• 2nd — Michal Krizanek: 10
• 3rd — Rafael Brandão: 18
• 4th — Blessing Awodibu: 24
• 5th — Daniel Goss: 30
• 6th — Patrick Moore: 36

TEAM USP — (CREEPER’S THOUGHTS)
Burton didn’t just win he took the show hostage.
This was a champion’s performance from the first walkout.
Krizo brought the mass, Brandão brought the beauty, Blessing brought the hype
but Burton brought the complete package.

Rear shots? Owned.
Conditioning? Sharper than anyone else.
Momentum? Sky-high heading into Olympia season.
This is the Tonio Burton people have been waiting for.
This is the version that can break into the Olympia callouts and cause chaos.

•TEAM USP stays locked in,
Come take a look for yourself, new products in stock, and the squad keeps growing. The brotherhood is amazing!

 

[James Creeper]

TEAM USP — DAY 3: Legs, Calves & Abs
Lower body work.

• 186.1 Lbs This morning.

• 0530 Ash man said it was time to get up. Per daily routine got a Rockstar zero in hand, robe on. A cool, crystal clear morning, everything was a calm quite mountain morning, fresh tree smell and a light rolling dew on the grass. Even the birds were quiet this morning. Would have enjoyed just going on a long walk in the middle of nowhere with Ash. As we know its also Mother's day and I have someone special to be with today! So rolled myself into the garage started on the treadmill for 30 minutes. Keeping Straight, into yoga stretching. Low back has been getting a bit tight on the treadmill so worked on that the most. Then into my normal stretches. I am on day 5 of pinning the Sus 500. This is USP and so far it's well worth it. I will give it an honest go and review. I did .1 so 50 mg. I have been doing it by itself and so far so good. Got right into my warm up sets feeling pretty awesome.
* 186.3 this morning
• Leg Press
230 lbs, Stance wide today.
Paused reps. Smooth and controlled.
4×12, quads still not near max. With the wide stance still holding the foam block Still working deeper than when I started with the block. Still getting a big stretch. And easy to come out the hole. But still feel this is continued progress on how my legs and knees feel. Definitely will be at this for some extent of time.

• Cable Crunches
We are staying at 150lbs. Spine arched, hips pulling through.
Controlled and systemic.
And doing 6 sets . I ran this up to 15. Didn't feel anything out of my rib. Think this will be where we work. And I was shaking hard on the last 2 sets.

• Romanian Deadlifts
120lbs, Belt tight. Hamstrings takes the load. Close to the shins, keeping head up.
10 on set one, slipped on reps after 3 going to 9 and 8. Hopefully we can continue up. Even if its a rep or 2 Just got to be methodically mindful.

• Calf Raises
120 lbs On a 2‑inch platform, heels hanging deep.
Stretch, squeeze up, repeat. 5 sets done at 10 reps. Felt really solid, great pump. Calfs definitely getting the veins popping.

• Hanging Leg Raises
Weighted sets with 10 lbs on the feet.
Strict, no sway. 8 reps with a rest of 60 seconds. With the jump of 5lbs, I was lit up in the abs. Think we will be here for a minute. Did the 8 reps 2 more sets. Using grips to keep from wasting energy in my arms.

• Smith Machine Squats
230 lbs, Wide stance, tempo steady.
10 reps then 9 matched again for sets 3 & 4. Nice and smooth. Form is still off in this stance. The foam is being used. Not getting full range. Still I can feel the load increase and will be doing the waddling show tomorrow

• Hack squat started this off light as the finish touch. 150, 3 sets wide stance, toes pushed down 12, 10, 10. quads good and hot. Especially the sweep, foam box is still in play. Got down pretty deep. Maybe 90% still counts as a win didn't lose any reps. Wide with toes out a bit I can normally put it on the floor.

• Daily Totals
- Calories: ~3,150
- Protein: ~280g
-Fats:~75g
- Sodium ~ 3,250 –3,950
- Carbs: ~380–420 Moderate‑high (ideal for recovery)
- Fats: Controlled, mostly from eggs + almond butter

• Notes of the Day
Had a good day with family had to do 2 breakfasts, one for me then everyone else who's afraid of the word healthy, (kids) and got Amanda Red and Yellow Roses. She stepped out with the son for a bit and my daughter and I set up the flowers. Then unknowingly the kids had a healthy dinner with us and they didn't fight for 375 seconds. So that was nice!

• TEAM USP DAILY BODYBUILDING NEWS
5/10/2026

• NEW YORK PRO 2026 — AFTERSHOCK STILL HITTING THE FEED
Tonio “The Predator” Burton’s win continues to dominate every major outlet.
NPC News Online pushed new Day 2 photo sets, backstage candids, and full scorecards, keeping Tonio’s dominance in the algorithm.
Athletes from the show are still posting: post‑show reflections, hotel‑room shots, and close‑up conditioning clips.


FITNESSVOLT ANALYSIS STILL TRENDING
FitnessVolt’s expert breakdowns from Dennis James, Milos Sarcev, Chris Cormier, and Bob Cicherillo are still circulating.
Their pre‑show predictions vs. final results are fueling comment‑section debates. Especially around Krizo vs Brandão.



• SOCIAL MEDIA SWEEP — TODAY’S VERIFIED UPDATES

NY Pro Athletes
• More backstage photos dropping from NPC News Online.
• Athletes posting “48 hours post‑show” looks vascularity and fullness spikes trending.

General Athlete Momentum
• Jordan Hutchinson’s 5,574‑calorie prep day is still being reshared.
• Frank Zane’s lower‑ab training clip is trending across fitness pages.
• Multiple Classic Physique pros teasing mid‑week check‑ins ahead of the next qualifier wave.

* NEXT WEEKEND

• IFBB Pro League — May 16–17, 2026
Pittsburgh Natural Pro Qualifier. Pittsburgh, PA
A major amateur‑to‑pro pipeline. Expect heavy physique‑update traffic mid‑week.

• NPC Worldwide — May 16–17, 2026
• NPC Worldwide Natural Cup of Poland
• NPC Worldwide Poland Championships
European regionals continue rolling strong.

• Following Weekend (May 22–24)

(CREEPER’S BIRTHDAY 24TH)

Marrakech Pro Qualifier / Natural Pro Qualifier
This is the next real heat, expect early athlete updates starting Wednesday–Thursday.


TEAM USP (CREEPER’S THOUGHTS)
• The NY Pro wave is still the heartbeat of the sport. Burton’s win is carrying the entire ecosystem.
• Social media is rewarding raw physique content right now: backstage, hotel lighting, close‑ups, and post‑show fullness.
• Next weekend is lighter on marquee pro shows, but Pittsburgh’s Natural Pro Qualifier will still generate buzz and early‑career storylines.
• The Marrakech Pro Qualifier is the next real battleground, expect athletes to start dropping physique teasers mid‑week.
• Today is a perfect consolidation day: clean news, no noise, no filler. TEAM USP stays sharp, accurate, and ahead of the curve.

• TEAM USP HAS ALL YOU NEED, COME CHECK US OUT!

 

[James Creeper]

* TEAM USP Rest & Recovery Log

* Rest day on paper, never in execution.
Up at 0500 Robe on Rockstar Zero in hand. Take Ash outside. This morning was busy unlike yesterdays perfect still. Rolled in and just threw shorts on. Then did 30 minutes on the treadmill hbpm 125–135. Straight into yoga for 30 minutes. Legs are definitely going to be waddling. This was definitely needed to get them to unload a bit. Then my old school stretches. As always on Rest day my 5 x 5 pull–up's with 25lb plate. To start the day right. Now its time to eat!
• Meals & Macros

• Meal 1 — Oatmeal 1 cup dry & 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 + carrot and peas
740 cals | 58g protein | 98g carbs | ~470 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. Found a coconut flavored one!

- Meal 6 — Chicken & Rice + carrot and peas
740 cals | 58g protein | 98g carbs | ~470 mg sodium

*Meal 7 — Double Shake (Evening)
560 cals | 44g protein | 24g carbs | ~360 mg sodium

*Daily Totals
• Added carbs in totals for extra rice in shakes
• Calories: 3,260 – 3,340
• Protein: 260– 295
• Carbs: 375 –450
• Fats: 85–100g
• Sodium: 2,640–3,070 mg



• Notes of day
186.2 this morning
Had a project to work on. Some wires that needed unfucked. To get door locks and door steps as well as dome lights. Some people stress over wires but its not that big of a deal. I did have to move into some uncomfortable position with the legs but I tried to see it as extra stretching. Still have some more problems to undo tomorrow. So should be a groovy day. I hope everyone is doing great. And killing the Monday!


• TEAM USP DAILY BODYBUILDING NEWS May 11/2026
• Quinton Eriya
Toronto Pro Prep Surges
Quinton dropped a full 3,437‑calorie cutting day, showing his sharpest look of the season.
Five weeks out from Toronto Pro, he’s pushing for his first Olympia qualification, and the discipline shows.

• Tonio Burton
New York Pro Shockwave Continues
Tonio’s NY Pro win is still dominating the conversation.
Analysts are calling this the moment he officially entered Olympia threat territory.


• Rafael Brandão
“Not Peaking Yet” Narrative Rising
Brazilian media is framing Brandão’s NY Pro 3rd place as a strategic slow burn.
The message: he’s dangerous, and he hasn’t even hit stride.

• Blessing Awodibu
Immediate Rebound Mode
Blessing posted new training footage already back in the gym post‑NY Pro.
He’s leaning into the comeback arc, and fans are buying in.



• Daniel Goss
Breakout Name of the Weekend
Goss’ 5th‑place finish is being treated as a career‑defining moment.
Multiple outlets calling him the “dark horse of 2026.”


• SOCIAL MEDIA PHYSIQUE UPDATES

• Nick Walker
Density Returning Fast
New clips show Nick’s legs and delts looking fuller than earlier this year. A picture of his biceps today looked unreal, looked AI we all know it wasn't, he is the Mutant!


• Chris Bumstead
Offseason Arm Density Clip Trending
His bicep‑builder video continues circulating, showing offseason thickness and detail. And all the comeback talk..


• Amit (India) Size Jump Confirmed
Amit’s latest training footage shows major chest and arm improvements.
India’s fanbase is pushing him as a future Olympia contender.

•Michal Krizanek.
Shape Still World‑Class
New posing‑room footage highlights his mass + symmetry combo that keeps him in every conversation. He just needs to get a posing coach!


☆ UPCOMING SHOWS

Pittsburgh Pro — May 16–17
Influencer-heavy weekend. All divisions active.

Poland IFBB Pro — May 16–17
Strong European Classic + Open rosters.

Marrakech Pro Qualifier — May 22–24
Large international turnout expected.

TEAM USP (CREEPER’S THOUGHTS)
This is the second‑wave takeover.
Today’s heat comes from the athletes stepping into the vacuum: who can take the heat who will crumble and go to rebuild.

• Quinton is looking more dangerous than expected.
• Tonio’s win is aging better every hour. Even with is only being a few points. And missing a chunk of lat?
• Brandão and Blessing are both in “prove it” mode. Brandão has a higher cap.
• Daniel Goss is the sleeper name nobody saw coming. Good thing's will happen for him
• Nick and Krizanek are quietly sharpening behind the scelate? The Mosters are at work.
• Samson Dauda
I had saw an update late of him. HOLY SHIT! He is cutting in, and looking absolutely impressive. This guest posing coming up is going to be a show in its self! If he can dial it in. Mr O?
This is the perfect moment to widen the lens and build momentum around the next tier of rising threats.
The sport is shifting and today’s lineup shows exactly where the pressure is building.

* USP HOT PRODUCTS!!!!