Nutri-Sport & Full Potential Training tip: disc split squats
March 9, 2010 by Ryan Irwin · Leave a Comment
When training, it is important that you not only just do the exercise, but do it in proper form and emphasize the muscles that you want to target. In other words, don’t just lift weights, but “feel” the bodyparts working.
In this video, David demonstrates a great variation in the Nutri-Sport studio to the split squat on the smith machine that helps emphasize the quads and requires more balance and stability, all of which is great for athletes or just those looking for a way to shake up their workout.
Throw this exercise into your leg routine at your next workout to shake things up. For more information on our personal training in the Full Potential Training studio, click here.
Nutri-Sport & Full Potential Training
9992 Swanson Blvd
Clive, IA 50325
www.nutrisportfpt.com
515-331-2141
Nutri-Sport & Full Potential Training tip: 1 arm shoulder press
March 2, 2010 by Ryan Irwin · Leave a Comment
The shoulder joint is one of the most unstable joints in the body and is also one of the most used as well. This is why it is important to not only work on increasing the strength and muscle mass around the shoulder, but to also focus on balance and stability.
In this training video, David demonstrates a great shoulder exercise that accomplishes all four of those objectives:
This is a great exercise to incorporate into your training program whether you’re training for sports-specific activities or just want to improve your fitness level.
For more information on our personal training and nutrition programs, click here.
Nutri-Sport & Full Potential Training
9992 Swanson Blvd
Clive, IA 50325
www.nutrisportfpt.com
515-331-2141
Nutri-Sport Monthly newsletter and Monday Madness reminder
January 28, 2010 by Ryan Irwin · 2 Comments

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NASA National Powerlifting meet -Irwin wins 148lb class and overall
January 26, 2010 by Ryan Irwin · 1 Comment
NASA Nationals report -National champ and best overall lifter!!
Where do I start??? Friday night I was 1.5lbs over. Got the sweats on, hit the elliptical for 15 min, then threw a couple towels over my head and sweated. When that slowed down, hoped on the elliptical again. Felt like Rocky with towels over my head!
Made weight and carbed up Friday night.
The morning of the meet, had a good breakfast with some quality carbs and protein (low fat). Felt great!!! Knew when I woke up it was going to be a good day.
Started with curls, this was new and not a big priority. Got red lighted on my first attempt as I jumped the “curl” command. Silly error, but oh well. Went up anyway as I smoked the 110. Second attempt (125) good. Last curl, 135, felt good, but guess I dipped my knees a little.
In between curls, I was warming up for squats. Used a monolift for the first time, liked it a lot! Nice not having to walk out the weight. Opened with 355, no prob! 2nd attempt 408, got called for depth. Switched wraps and got 408 for the third attempt. Since I was going for a record, I went for a 4th at 429. Got called on depth, but it was VERY close…. Felt awesome, very happy to match my 165 PR at 148.
For bench, couldn’t be happier. Last full meet, shoulder was shot after squats, today felt fine! Blasted through warm ups and easily nailed 260 on the bench. 2nd attempt, 290, which again dominated. Third attempt and for a record (plus double bodyweight bench) 298, nailed it!!!! Was STOKED as hitting a double bodyweight bench has been a long time goal.
Last was deadlift. At the end of a full meet, the energy is tapped and getting yourself mentally in the zone for the 9th time is tough. Warm ups felt good, started with 450. Got it but felt heavier than expected. 2nd attempt was 490, got myself in my element and simply crushed it!! 3rd attempt for 530, got it a few inches off the ground, but that was it. Not what I wanted, but tweaked my low back 6 weeks ago and heaviest I’ve pulled since then was 455, so I’m okay with that. Nice time will smash through that.
SO…. Got 1st at 148, (National Champ!!) But the BEST thing was that I got the title for best overall lifter and overall national champion!! This is based on bodyweight and the amount lifted (co-efficient ratio). There were some amazing lifters, and I am honored and humbled to be among them.
Overall, this was the best meet I’ve had and was very thrilled with everything! Below is a video of my lifts from the meet. Time to focus on the next big goal: IFPA Mr. Universe and make my pro bodybuilding debut!!
Ryan Irwin
Nutri-Sport & Full Potential Training
www.nutrisportfpt.com
9992 Swanson Blvd
Clive, IA 50325
515-331-2141
Training update, on the road to NASA Powerlifting Nationals
January 21, 2010 by Ryan Irwin · Leave a Comment
Since my last competition, where I won my IFPA natural bodybuilding pro card, I have preparing for NASA powerlifting nationals, held in Oklahoma this weekend.
This is the largest meet I will have competed in and have maintained my leanness since my bodybuilding competition allowing me to drop to a lower weight class. My goal is to win the national title and hopefully break some records in the process!
The weight class I will be competing at will be 148lbs. My goals are squat: 425lbs, bench: 300lbs and deadlift 530lbs. I know I can hit these and will be very competitive with them. In order to do so, I cycled my training so that the last two weeks I have been focusing on recovery by reducing the weight lifted and stretching/massages.
Last year I was ranked 33rd overall compared to all the other raw federations at 165lbs by powerliftingwatch.com, 20th in the deadlift. I am hoping to improve that at 148lbs.
Nutrition and supplementation are key as well. I should not have to dehydrate myself to make weight, instead gradually reducing carbs and sodium while keeping my water intake high to flush out the excess water. Creatine, beta alanine, Branch Chain Amino Acids, along with a solid multi vitamin and essential fatty acids have been the back bone of my supplement program.
Below is a video of one of my last squat workouts, feeling very good with all the lifts, excited to see it all come together!!
Ryan Irwin
Nutri-Sport & Full Potential Training
9992 Swanson Blvd
Clive, IA 50325
www.nutrisportfpt.com
Nutri-Sport 9-week Bodysculpting program testimonial
November 18, 2009 by Ryan Irwin · Leave a Comment
Often we hear that people are in a rut with their current training and want to shake things up or they know of someone (or themselves) who are wanting to get started in a regular workout routine. Our 9-week Bodysculpting fits that need.
Below is a video of a current client who has been participating in the Bodysculpting workouts.
This is a 9-week course that meets 4 times per week (MWFS), incorporating strength and cardio training, with the goal to build muscle and lose the bodyfat while having fun doing it! We use weights, machines, cables, plyometrics, stabilization and core techniques so you get a TON of variety and results. Nutrition is a key factor and is emphasized throughout the program. While transformation does happen, life-long habits are emphasized with follow up and accountability for what you do outside of the workouts. Time slots are 5AM, 6AM and noon. Workouts last one hour, cost is $275. We limit the class size to 8 people, so space is limited to ensure close attention and comfort.
We have ALOT of different training techniques, with an emphasis in a balanced and effective workout. Strength, cardio, balance, stability, flexibility and endurance are all emphasized.
Next session starts on November 30th with only a few spots left! If interested, contact us today!
Nutri-Sport & Full Potential Training
9992 Swanson Blvd, Clive, IA 50325 515-331-2141, ryan@nutrisportfpt.com
Contest prep update -3 days out!!
October 21, 2009 by Ryan Irwin · Leave a Comment
It is almost game time!!!! 3 days to go for the NANBF Natural USA in Chicago. As of this morning, I was 4.8% bodyfat according to the skin calipers, right where I want to be! Closer to home, this weekend is also the NANBF Best of the Midwest in Cedar Rapids if you want to go see what it’s all about. Also, the NASA Iowa Regionals powerlifting competition is in Des Moines. If you are a physique or strength athlete, lots of options to do this weekend!
This week is all about doing the final preperations to get things ready to go. Filling out, recharging and focusing. Posing routine is done, meals/food lined up and last minute details are done.
Last week was a tough week of training and was thrilled to not have lost and in fact gained strength in most of my lifts!! As the before/after pics show below, I have kept my lean muscle while dropping bodyfat. This week I have treated as a deload week and am excited to start back up next week with my powerlifting cycle for NASA nationals. I will take it slow as to not injure myself, but full steam ahead!! After 17 weeks of dieting, post contest is HIGHLY anabolic, so want to take full advantage of it!!
Besides continuing training, I am going to be adjusting my supplement stack. I will cycle off creatine for a month and cycle on the Grean Lean, which is a detox/digestive support. As I introduce foods back into my system, this will help my body make the adjustment, plus help keep from piling on extra bodyfat. I will also ween myself off the Bio Heat and Nitro Burn PM and CLA.
Ryan Irwin precontest before and after 17 weeks of precontest diet
Ryan Irwin before and after side chest

Ryan Irwin 3 days out
Supplement stack:
Ecogreen multi vitamin capsules
Quad protein (timed release protein)
Bio Heat (fat burner)
Nitro Burn PM (night time fat burner/cortisol blocker)
Creatine (Bio Cell)
L-Carnitine/Alpha Lipic Acid (pre/post workout)
Xtend (during workout and in between meals)
Omega 3/6/9
CLA
Multi Whey & Karbolyn (post workout protein/carb shake)
Beta Alanine
Casein protein (before bed and added to whey to help get in between meals)
Psyllium husk
100% liquid egg whites
Nutri-Sport & Full Potential Training
9992 Swanson Blvd
Clive, IA 50325
www.nutrisportFPT.com
Nutri-Sport & Full Potential Training Tip: muscle confusion
September 22, 2009 by Ryan Irwin · Leave a Comment
In order to continue to make progress in your training, you must continue to “shock” your body by varying the different types of training conditions. This ensures that it continues to try to adapt, which will help you continue to get stronger, leaner, more muscular, better conditioned, etc. This technique is commonly called muscle confusion.
In this video, Ryan Irwin demonstrates a form of this at the Nutri-Sport Full Potential Training studio. By changing up his normal way of doing deadlifts, he is shocking his body to continue to make gains (even while less than 5 weeks out from a bodybuilding competition).
In your training and supplementation program, constantly change things up to ensure you continue to make progress on your training to hit your goals and reach your full potential!
Nutri-Sport &
Full Potential Training
9992 Swanson Blvd
Clive, IA 50325
www.nutrisportFPT.com
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Contest prep -5 weeks out
September 18, 2009 by Ryan Irwin · 1 Comment
Things are really starting to get dialed in! Five weeks out from the NANBF Natural USA, feeling great, checked my bodyfat and just above 6%. I am two weeks ahead of where I was last time I competed in regards to leanness, which is right where I want to be. Strength is still increasing too! Things are coming together nicely.
In regards to supplements, this week I upped by Bio Heat dosage to the full amount so now I’ll run that through the end of the show. Have started to add some more psyllium husk to my casein before bed to slow digestion. I’m going to try to hold off one more week before I start the Burn PM to really crank things up.
Went down to Kansas City last weekend and judged the NANBF Golds Classic and IFPA Pro International bodybuilding and figure contest. Talk about motivating!!! Those pros are awesome and it is amazing what drug-free bodybuilders can achieve!
Scheduled a photo shoot for tonight, so threw on a coat of Pro-Tan this morning (thanks honey!) Here are a few pics with some color on my skin.

Ryan Irwin 5 weeks out

Ryan Irwin 5 weeks out

Ryan Irwin 5 weeks out
Ecogreen multi vitamin
Quad protein (timed release protein)
Bio Heat (fat burner)
Creatine (Bio Cell)
L-Carnitine/Alpha Lipic Acid (pre/post workout)
Xtend (during workout and in between meals)
Omega 3/6/9
CLA
Multi Whey & Karbolyn (post workout protien/carb shake)
Beta Alanine
Casein protein (before bed and added to whey to help get in between meals)
Psyllium husk
Nutri-Sport & Full Potential Training tip: Bench with chains
September 11, 2009 by Ryan Irwin · Leave a Comment
There are many ways to change variables in the gym to keep shocking the muscle to new heights of growth, development and strength. One of these is the use of chains. In this video, Ryan Irwin demonstrates bench press in the Full Potential Training Studio at Nutri-Sport with chains.
As demonstrated in the video, when the bar travels down, it lightens up and can be explosively lifted with an increased load at the top. This is very functional verses a machine as you have to stabilize and balance the bar. There are many exercises that they can be used for and are great for anyone looking to increase size, strength or power.







