TEAM USP — DAY 3: Legs, Calves & Abs

Lower body got worked over, core got sliced.
Still my work Never stops! TEAM USP STYLE!
*Leg Press
6 plates or 270lbs, stance locked neutral today.
Paused reps, no softness. Smooth and controlled.
4×12, quads BURNS instantly lights up on the front. I'm struggling with control in my feet to keep my toes forward. And not wanting to point out in wide and neutral.
*Cable Crunches
Added weight for 80 lbs, to 120 this time jumped it to 140. crushed down, spine arched, hips pulling through.
rib never seems to like this one, but didn’t stop a single rep.
Controlled and systemic.
And doing 5 instead of 6 sets. This cut it down to 15 reps and 5 sets. Still I feel I can do more lbs, And plan to add more after stability comes is level.
• Romanian Deadlifts
140 lbs, back loosened, belt tight. Hamstrings lit up.
10 on the opener, then strategic 8s to keep the tank primed.
• Calf Raises
135 lbs on a 2‑inch platform, heels hanging deep.
Stretch, squeeze, repeat.
• Hanging Leg Raises
Weighted sets with 5 lbs on the feet.
Strict, no sway.
Abs torched, rib still there as normal.
• Smith Machine Squats
225 lbs, neutral stance, tempo locked.
8, 10, matched again for sets 3 & 4.
• Hack squat started this off light as the finish touch 135 on, 3 sets wide stance, toes pushed down 12, 10, 10. quads done!
Daily Totals
- Calories: ~3,150
- Protein: ~280g
-Fats:~75g
- Carbs: Moderate‑high (ideal for recovery)
- Fats: Controlled, mostly from eggs + almond butter
• Notes of the Day
Rest day tomorrow. Carbs going up for recovery, extra cup of rice in da cooker, GH up ( 2 iu's ) and glucose control as normal. Eat a bit extra tomorrow, start planning a deload. Get ready to push harder and put on some size.
Definitely feel joints are asking for time off or just a lighter load for a week or 2.
TEAM USP DAILY BODYBUILDING NEWS STORIES + 1 VERIFIED SHOW RESULT
April 7, 2026
• Samson Dauda Quietly Filming a Full Prep Documentary
Multiple behind‑the‑scenes clips leaked today showing Samson with a full camera crew during training, meals, and posing sessions.
This isn’t a vlog this looks like a Netflix‑style long‑form project.
Note
Samson is positioning himself as a global star, not just a competitor. This is the biggest media move he’s made yet.
• Derek Lunsford Spotted Training With a Surprise Guest. Heavy Back Day.
Derek was filmed today training with a top‑level Classic Physique athlete (identity blurred in the clip). * I couldn't make out who it was
The session was brutal heavy rows, high‑volume pulldowns, and Derek looking thicker than he has all offseason.
Note
Derek rarely trains with other pros. When he does, it’s usually right before a major push.
• Regan Grimes Confirms He’s Moving to Dubai for Prep
Regan announced he’s relocating to Dubai for the next 6–8 months to train under a new coaching structure and access better recovery tools.
Note
Dubai is becoming the new Mecca for bodybuilding prep and Regan is betting big on a full environment change.
• Chris Bumstead Drops a “No More Playing Nice” Message
CBum posted a rare aggressive caption today:
> “I’m done being comfortable.”
Paired with a grainy, low‑light posing clip showing a noticeably thicker back.
• This is the first time in months he’s hinted at a mindset shift — and the timing is interesting with Classic getting deeper.
• Big Ramy’s Camp Confirms He’s Testing a New Training Split
Ramy’s team posted that he’s experimenting with a 6‑day rotation focusing on frequency over volume.
He’s also adding more machine‑based work to protect joints.
Note
This is the first structural change we’ve seen from Ramy in years and it signals he’s not done yet.
• Coach Milos Sarcev Says a “Top Open Guy” Is Secretly Prepping for a Summer Show
Milos went live today and said one of the top 10 Olympia athletes is prepping for a surprise summer appearance.
He refused to name the athlete.
Note
This could shake up qualification pathways and force other contenders to adjust their timelines. Any guesses who it is?
• Sam Sulek Posts a Rare “Off‑Day Reality” Video
Sam dropped a clip showing his full off‑day routine:
- Low‑key meals
- Mobility work
- Light pump session
- No stimulants
- Early bedtime
NOTE
Fans rarely see Sam in “maintenance mode.” This is the most transparent he’s been about recovery. It shows me that he is more serious about this as he goes. I like it!
• NEW SUPPLEMENT COMPANY SIGNINGS MARKET MOVEMENT
Three notable moves today:
- A Classic Physique Olympian signed with a new UK‑based brand
- A top Bikini pro joined a Korean wellness company
- A rising Men’s Open athlete signed with a US startup brand
Note
Sponsorships are shifting toward international companies the money is moving overseas.

VERIFIED SHOW RESULTS — IFBB TAIWAN PRO (APRIL 3, 2026)
Bikini. Top 10
1. Amanda Lee
2. Man Chen Wang
3. Nittaya Kongthun
4. Dahye Jeon
5. Irene Iravedra
6. Vlakh Mariia
7. Chieh Chu
8. Wendy Tsai
9. Sophia Wai Pik
Men’s Physique Winner
1. Farouq Ishimoto
Fit Model Top 10
1. Seojin Cheong
2. Myra Golloso
3. A Reum Song
4. Poru Lin
5. Hyejin Choi
6. Yeseul Lee
7. Eunhae Ko
8. Dabin Park
9. Pin Yu Chen
10. Angel Cheng

TEAM USP SUMMARY BLOCK Creeper's NOTES
- Samson filming a full documentary is the biggest media move of the week.
- Derek training with a Classic pro means he’s entering kill mode.
- Regan moving to Dubai is a massive environment shift could be career‑changing.
- CBum dropping the “no more comfortable” line is a warning shot. Is it real?
- Ramy changing his entire split means he’s not done.
- Milos teasing a surprise summer prep is going to shake the Open division.
- Sam Sulek showing off‑day reality is rare transparency. They grow up so quick

- Supplement signings show the money is shifting globally.
*TEAM USP NEW PRODUCTS DROPPED
