Last week I post the pictorial results of an 8-week back and shoulders specialization that Alex went through. If you missed that post, and the awesome progress made in that time frame, you can take a look here

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Today's pictures are shots taken yesterday morning, 6 days out from the 2010 IFBB North Americans. An E Class contender? Regardless, we all feel this is easily the best Alex has been to date from a 'whole package' standpoint. Great conditioning, balanced development, etc. Now it's just time for her to strut her stuff.

I might add that this is with minimal SS cardio ... meaning the most we did was ONE 30 minute steady state... read more 14 comments

Regular readers will probably be a little familiar with Kendra Warren after a few previous blog posts regarding her new forray into the competitive world of the NPC's Bikini division. As a reminder, Kendra just happened to try her hand at competing this year after dropping nearly 40 lbs with some hardcore dieting and training. That first show hooked her (2nd place) as she went on to win the Overall in another show a week later. Then it was off to the Team Universe where she nailed a solid 3rd place in her first National show.

This past weekend was the 2010 NPC Junior USAs and once again, Kendra came home with another solid 3rd place finish in... read more 2 comments

In the world of figure competition, not only do you have to in great shape come show day, you also have to have the right amount of muscular development in the right areas; in essence to create a certain 'illusion' or silhouette. Contrary to the thoughts of a lot of new competitors, competing isn't just a fat-loss contest. Some muscles are more important developmentally in figure as well. For example, the key upper body parts for a figure girl tend to be back (both lat width as well as some depth and thickness) and shoulders – without question. Of course, everything needs to be developed so as to look balanced, but these are really stand-out muscle groups. If you've got... read more 22 comments

New testimonial from CBBF (Canadian) Figure competitor, Kathy Mack.

Thanks Kathy.

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Training with Erik Ledin has ultimately been a life-changing experience, I am TRULY thankful for having the opportunity to train under the guidance and knowledge of such an honest, sincere, open and good-hearted person. The unbelievable physical results I achieved in such a short period of time is just one of the great benefits that came along prepping for a show with Erik. What I believe was the most important and rewarding transformation that took place was the transformation inside. I now have a completely different outlook on competing, training and nutrition; I feel more confident and... read more 0 comments

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