The Amazing Race: Fitness Thread / Work-Out Thread

[SeanDub]

So me and Russell have decided to have a race. Russell is currently 160, I'm currently 170. Russell wants to be at 180 by the first of the year, setting my goal at 190 by the 1st of the year.

So we start. If you're interested just post your current weight with pics and measurements.

I figure we'll update this with pics and measurements along the way.

Heres my entry pics, will get measurements ASAP.

http://stanceworks.com/forums/imagehosting/64a9366179a8c8.jpg

http://stanceworks.com/forums/imagehosting/64a9374facabc4.jpg

http://stanceworks.com/forums/imagehosting/64a93661811d41.jpg

[Russell_G]

I will get some pics up tomorrow once i de sasquach my chest...Im a hairy mofo.

Sean, your shoulders look really good! My rear delts are epic fail.

[SeanDub]

My chest has always been my weak spot. I have a hard time building it. I'm doin flat, incline, decline and Flys.

[Russell_G]

My chest is pretty weak looking. I do incline flat and decline, flat db flys and superset it with the peckdeck bs. and then incline flys.

[Russell_G]

Couldnt desasquach tel friday....so you get to deal with the hair. 160 and only hit the gym 4 times in the past month(once a week) mix of arms legs and chest/back.

Sorry...couldnt find a tripod so i had to use the mirror of the highlander lol

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/people/Picture179.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/people/Picture180.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/people/Picture181.jpg

This should be fun. My buddy is trying for 220 from 200 in our race.....


Anyone else want in on this?


updating cause i got desasquached...I really gotta play catch up from where i was. Abs suck, pecks look like boobies..Shot when i went to take a nap in the tanning bed after we ordered food to the gym.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/people/IMAGE_093.jpg

[SeanDub]

Fuck, I've got some work to do.

I wanna get my forearms bigger, well I wanna get my everything bigger. Hopefully these 20 pounds will work some magic

[Russell_G]

Arnold used to say you need 10pounds for an inch on your bi's.

I don't do forearms much as anymore but will be getting to it now.

Those pics i think i look TINY so its good motivation to get back.

at 170 and BTW my gf has bigger bi's then most of my friends lol Shes jacked and i love it. Shes more in to running then lifting but for a girl she can seated over the leg curl high rep 25lb db's...and this may fire you up a bit Sean...she put up 4 reps of 135 flat bench. She flipped when i pulled it off the bench and curled it ;)
http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs126.snc1/5409_224821280593_513520593_7828715_2419448_n.jpg
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs126.snc1/5409_224821075593_513520593_7828685_4458675_n.jpg

[Pswirley]

Fack Russell.


You have seriously beefed up since the last time I saw you.



I may get in on this. Current 297, going to 240.

[TheNeek]

Damn, I'm already 195. I do random push ups all day at work and at home. You guys got me wanting to hit the gym again. I shall do.

[Russell_G]

Fack Russell.


You have seriously beefed up since the last time I saw you.



I may get in on this. Current 297, going to 240.

Yeah, I came down with a bad case of bigarexia and have been hitting it hard for almost the past year.

Damn, I'm already 195. I do random push ups all day at work and at home. You guys got me wanting to hit the gym again. I shall do.

Get some!

[SeanDub]

Yeah, I came down with a bad case of bigarexia and have been hitting it hard for almost the past year.


Bigorexia fuckin BLOWS.


I've tossed 20 pounds on most my lifts and been hittin it as hard as I can. Haven't thrown up at the gym yet, guess I haven't done it hard enough.

[TheNeek]

I've tossed 20 pounds on most my lifts and been hittin it as hard as I can. Haven't thrown up at the gym yet, guess I haven't done it hard enough.

The Goveneator says "It's ok to pass out during a work out".

I was forced to watch Pumping Iron because of my old roommates at least 10 times.

[Chris@MemoryFab]

wow.

[Gator]

hahahahahahaha, cute pictures Sean

[SeanDub]

wow.

Cool story kid.

[Russell_G]

This sounds like its going to be a good race...I was 164 today and Sean was 174...

[SeanDub]

Off to the gym, I still need a tape so I can get my measurements soon!

[Russell_G]

I'm heading in about ten. I am getting back on the old workout with a friend of mine...gotta get back to where i was :(

[SeanDub]

I may have to drop out of the race. Depending how things go in the morning, I might be checkin in to the hospital.

I'll keep ya posted via text message, Russell

[Russell_G]

Hope everything is ok....If you have to drop out man its cool, After all this is about health anyways.

[lespaulman16]

you better be alright sean

[B Rod]

I may have to drop out of the race. Depending how things go in the morning, I might be checkin in to the hospital.

I'll keep ya posted via text message, Russell

Fuckin A. Weren't kidding about your head killing you huh????

[SeanDub]

Just got out of the Hospital, CT scan didnt show anythin major so I've got some pills and they recommended that I take it easy on my lifting.

I still plan on goin daily, however I wont be pushing myself quite as hard

[lespaulman16]

good deal

[Russell_G]

Just got out of the Hospital, CT scan didnt show anythin major so I've got some pills and they recommended that I take it easy on my lifting.

I still plan on goin daily, however I wont be pushing myself quite as hard

Good thing! Im glad you are thinking too. Most guys get so wrapped up in lifting they hurt something and are flat out done. Its important to be safe and smart about it so you can do it long term.

[SeanDub]

The pills I have aren't working. Haven't been out of my bed in 2 days. Whenever I stand up I get dizzy as fuck, threw up today.

Fuck this.

[Russell_G]

Whats your diet like?

[SeanDub]

This week? Toast

[Russell_G]

Sean....motivation

My brother on the right, Cant remember the guys name on the left but hes +7lbs on my brother. My bro is out in vegas for work and wound up staying in the same hotel as Dexter Jackson and lifted with Ronnie Coleman today. I guess at the pool it was like an olymia preview.

http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/40/l_7504aef020e34b02be58ee1245cd8c91.jpg

Tomorrow the olympia !!!
http://webcast.bodybuilding.com/fitshow/2009olympia/webcast/2009olympia.html

[MParallel]

I started working out 3,5 years ago.

Was 198lbs when I started, now at 243lbs (@ 6'3'' height).

Done mostly building mass and not definition. I've gotten a little dryer, but I want to bulk up much more before I'm really gonna focus on definition.

So I don't look very muscular if you see me in the flesh.

[BreakMyWallet]

fools are beefed up.

i just bought a whole new batch of supps today.

methyl 1d
T-911 stacked
NaN0 vapor pre workout
whey pro gainer complex.

wouldve went with tren extreme to stack with t-911 for PCT but i cant find it anywhere anymore or its too expensive when i do find it.

ill post up measurements and everything later. depending on when this stuff gets to me!

[SeanDub]

I just kicked nano out of my regiment. Shits weak.

I'm in the process of kickin on my supplements. Stickin to just protein.

[BreakMyWallet]

really? ive heard good and bad. i went to buy it yesterday and it was way too expensive at GNC. its only 29 online.

i think i might get this different shit but the named slipped my mind. its a great preworkout

[BreakMyWallet]

yo btw sean. check out Wheycheap.com

they have a new deal everyday for stupid cheap prices. yesterday they had a 5lb tub of whey 100% for $20

they always have good supps come up as well as protein

[SeanDub]

NaNO vapor is cool for the first couple weeks, maybe even a month. Then it doesn't do shit, and I kept using it for months because I was afraid if I stopped my workouts would suck. Then I sacked up and stopped and haven't noticed a difference in the gym.

[BreakMyWallet]

yea. its hard to find a good pre workout because those shits are all caffeine

[Russell_G]

fools are beefed up.

i just bought a whole new batch of supps today.

methyl 1d
T-911 stacked
NaN0 vapor pre workout
whey pro gainer complex.

wouldve went with tren extreme to stack with t-911 for PCT but i cant find it anywhere anymore or its too expensive when i do find it.

ill post up measurements and everything later. depending on when this stuff gets to me!

The onlything that works like sauce is sauce. All that other stuff is a waste of time. Carbs, and calories and quality workout > all

[BreakMyWallet]

okay. finally starting this up!

Starting size: 194lb 5'11

The Goal: well, i already put on a good amount of mass on my last cycle, which was my goal. This time im trying to lean down while getting stronger. dont really want to get too much bigger because it will effect me playing baseball. So ill be doing more "explosion" exercises as well as cardio everyday.

the goods:
http://i33.tinypic.com/2ihl82x.jpg

the tool (ive always been pretty stocky):
http://i34.tinypic.com/302oqxk.jpg
http://i36.tinypic.com/zn4ih5.jpg
http://i35.tinypic.com/20ssrx4.jpg

the log:
http://i37.tinypic.com/hwfgck.jpg

[BreakMyWallet]

only been on my products for 2 days. but the preworkout stuff feels great while at the gym! definitely makes it more intense


... if anyone cares. lol

[SeanDub]

Pre workout will stop workin shortly, don't worry. Its just an over glorified energy drink. ;)

[BreakMyWallet]

haha. well that was the case with the nano vapor as well as noxplods crap.

but ive heart great things about overdose. well see how it is in 3 weeks or so.

if i can get in 2 solid weeks of an intense workout then im good with that. plus i got it for 14.99 on wheycheap.com :D

[BreakMyWallet]

btw, you feeling better bro? i know you were sick for a little bit. back to workin out?

[Russell_G]

Thought id share...my brother is now trying to put on bodyfat. He went in and isnt even 4% fat so im kinda scared what im at cause im leaner then he is.

[SeanDub]

btw, you feeling better bro? i know you were sick for a little bit. back to workin out?

Yea i was back in the gym the following week.

We were at the hospital and the nurse told me, "take it easy on the gym for a while"

then courtney said, "see you have to stay out of the gym!"

Followed by me, "Nope, she said take it easy, I'll just lift a little lighter"

haha, so as soon as I could get out of bed, I went to the gym.

[BreakMyWallet]

atta boy.

my stuff seems to be working well.

strength seems to be a tad greater. getting through sets a little easier and lost 4 lbs

[Russell_G]

Im coming back pretty fast.

a few lifts from chest/back and arms
Flat bench- repped 235 4/8 still got work to do
Seated rows 260/4/8
Lat pull downs are back up to 320 4/8
DB shrungs 4/10 130db's
incline flys 50lb db 4/8
deads- 365 4/8
Dips 90 + whatever my weight is right now 4/25
Close grip bench is 180-4/8 on the smith
tri pull downs 265 (5th tri of the night)


Im starting to fill in my old shirts but refuse to get on a scale right now.

[Russell_G]

Started buying stuff for my own personal run for weight. in my head im going for 200 and im going to go hard. Got ISO mass gainer, 42g shooters, 15 pounds of the normal metabolic whey, Soba noodles, chicken, fish oil, random vitamins. Im going in to beefcake mode in a week or so....nothing else will matter at this point.

[Oxer]

Ive started working out, but only really when I get a chance... been going about 3 times a week.. work out for about an hour each time... dont really think I should be posting up in here though, I aint racing haha.. and Ive got a gut, but Im working on it :D

[SeanDub]

Well, I've been reduced to machines for all of my chest lift needs. Something is wrong in my left hand and it hurts like a other fucker when i lift, I almost dropped the dumbell

[Russell_G]

Going to try out the Dark Rage for pre workout. A few guys i know are saying good things about it.

[BreakMyWallet]

im liking my pre workout stuff. but its different for everyone.


btw. ive already cut a lityle bit. my bench went up 10lbs since last week.

my weight went from 194 to 189 (scale at the gym)

but well see what the results are like in another 3 weeks :)

[BreakMyWallet]

nice change, i would say. haha

before:
http://i36.tinypic.com/zn4ih5.jpg

after:
http://i33.tinypic.com/33d8u83.jpg


im not really the guy to go to the gym and look pretty, i basically just try to get stronger for baseball. my strength has just about doubled since that first picture. nice to see that my hard work has paid off

[SeanDub]

Awesome progress man

[Petis]

I;ve always been in the gym, since I was 14 yrs old, but for a while I fell off my game. (getting married, back issues, and going on 3 cruizes in 2 yrs). So, I have been doing what you guys have been doing also, justunkowing of this thread. :)

My wife and I decided to get back in shape together. Sh has lost over 15 lbs and I am back down, from 197 lbs (my heaviest) to 182 lbs (today)

No super current pics of me, but I have gotten a little better in the past couple weeks. Anyway......

before: (195lbs on a cruize, eating a shit load every day for seven days. I gained 12 lbs onthis cruize alone!)

http://i37.tinypic.com/244cwi9.jpg

Now: (One a couple weeks before 512 project and one at 512 project. Big change in those 2-3 weeks)

http://i33.tinypic.com/335fmfm.jpg

looking jacked as shit here! lol
http://i36.tinypic.com/f4o9r7.jpg






no supps at all. Just a healhy diet, regular workout sched. and not eating past 7:30p-8p

[Jedidiah]

This is good stuff... makes me want to get back on my game... Someone call me out if I don't report back with results in 6 weeks. :shifty

[BreakMyWallet]

thanks guys

Petis: nice progress dude!

[Petis]

^You too man. Forreal, makes me want to try out some supps, but they always have made my joints ache really badly (I already have arthritis(sp?) in my back)


This is good stuff... makes me want to get back on my game... Someone call me out if I don't report back with results in 6 weeks. :shifty

^you know I will hold you to it for sure, buddy :D

....slap bet?

[Steve]

I am getting in on this now too. As of right now: 5'10" 196 lbs. I mainly want to cut down, get in good condition. Looking fitter will be nice, but I am not out to be huge like sean and russell(both of you are lookin good though).

Weight goal: No specific weight goal, but being 175-180 would be pretty awesome while retaining the strength I currently have.

Plan: Diet/eat smart. LOTS of cardio. Running, swimming, biking, etc. Continue to go to the gym and possibly work on cutting/keeping the strength that I have. I dont know much about supplements, but I do plan on taking whey protein, dont know what else though.

Eventual/1 year plan goal: Be in good enough shape/condition to do a triathlon and finish with a good time. For the event I plan o doing, I would LOVE to see 1 hour 30 minutes, but its at an altitude so we will see.

Pics:I will update with pics later this evening.


BreakMyWallet: Impressive results for just one year of having at it! What did you do in terms of cardio/diet to cut down like that? I have a feeling we had/have similar wants/goals for fitness. Any tips?

[SeanDub]

^You too man. Forreal, makes me want to try out some supps, but they always have made my joints ache really badly (I already have arthritis(sp?) in my back)


I take MSM for my joints. As for supps, overrated. Just creatine for me now.

[BreakMyWallet]

^You too man. Forreal, makes me want to try out some supps, but they always have made my joints ache really badly (I already have arthritis(sp?) in my back)


thanks dude. yeah there are things you can take for your joints. you dont really need supps though, just get after it!


BreakMyWallet: Impressive results for just one year of having at it! What did you do in terms of cardio/diet to cut down like that? I have a feeling we had/have similar wants/goals for fitness. Any tips?

well my goal was to get bigger actually. im at 192 now and want to get to 200lb ideally (scouts look at that kind of thing)

as far as what i did, i had one of the best weight training coaches in the country dude. LOL. dude is amazing, and gets offers all of the time from the MLB, NFL, but suprisingly he stays at my school (college of the canyons) because its more steady. he has like 3 best selling books and his own section in mens health magazine. check him out http://www.coachdos.com/

we just do a lot of high intensity training. ive learned so much from that dude its crazy.

I take MSM for my joints. As for supps, overrated. Just creatine for me now.

yeah man. supps are def overrated. i liked methyl 1-d. it cut me down a lot.

i only take creatine, jack3d, and protein right now.




... WTB: HGH though. haha

[Petis]

^ yeah, the only reason I would want to take supps is to gain muscle mass in my chest. No other reason though.

I can cut down easily. I did the diet my wife is doing ( eating every two hours, only small lowfat snacks, and not eating past 7p) and I lost 15 lbs in 2 weeks. Crazy! I knocked that off pretty fast and put on some more muscle mass. Kept the fat off though.

The lowest body fat percentage I have ever achieved was 6.0%, (at 170 lbs) during college. Just dieting, working out,and running. I was also benching 345lbs at that time.

[Jersh]

i only take creatine, jack3d, and protein right now.

Jack3d is the shit, if you like that i'd also recommend White Flood. Both do the same thing for you but White Flood has more Beta Alanine in it, makes you tingle ALOT.

Anyway, i recently started lifting this year seriously. I took a strength and conditioning class at my high school last year and that got me started. I went into high school (10th grade where i went) weighing 135 pounds and i graduated this year and i'm currently at 170 pounds with a little less than 7% body fat, and i'm 5'11".
I usually played basketball every winter, and by play i mean warm the bench. But my i got cut this year and decided to hit the weight room. I didn't take any supplements when i lifted this winter except for Muscle Milk after my work out. In about 3-4 months i put on around 10-12 pounds. Since then I put on another 8-10, and I'm hoping to weigh atleast 185 by the end of my freshman year of college. I'll try to find some pics to actually show how much weight i put on.

[Oxer]

nice change, i would say. haha

before:
http://i36.tinypic.com/zn4ih5.jpg

after:
http://i33.tinypic.com/33d8u83.jpg


im not really the guy to go to the gym and look pretty, i basically just try to get stronger for baseball. my strength has just about doubled since that first picture. nice to see that my hard work has paid off

What sort of time frame were you working out for? Thats a decent change man! I wouldnt mind something like that...

[Russell_G]

Back from the dead!!! so I have been on this hard..Holding 185ish but looking for a quick jump in size for my trip to Hawaii in late sept.

You guys saw my befores...A few more current.

My amazing sunburn from yard work. http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs164.snc4/37550_473336898985_573913985_6487971_3653116_n.jpg
when i hit the 180 mark...Still gotta get back on the abs.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs164.snc4/37550_473336893985_573913985_6487970_385404_n.jpg

and on my way for the leaning out but trying to stay the same size or go up

185
http://hphotos-snc3.fbcdn.net/hs637.snc3/31972_446672968985_573913985_5802603_3455082_n.jpg

Anyone try anabol cuts? my buddy says it seriously melts stomach fat but you dont loose anything anywhere else...Im kinda iffy..Im dont have much fat on me except the stomach.

[M.Burroughs]

I pump iron all day every day.

[Russell_G]

I pump iron all day every day.

^ Swole

[BreakMyWallet]

What sort of time frame were you working out for? Thats a decent change man! I wouldnt mind something like that...

well we worked out with my weight training coach monday/wednesday. then i mixed in another 3 days somewhere.

best results i have had are

monday: upper body- heavy
tuesday: lower body- heavy
thursday: upper body- reps
saturday: lower body- reps

then mix in a day of core/plyometrics

[Oxer]

I meant like how long from the first pic to the second pic haha...


Im with you Russ, Got plenty on my gut from eating good home cooked italian food hahaha...

Planing to start getting back into it slowly at home, Cant afford gym etc.. Got cars to spend money on...

[Stephen]

merr i need to step it up.

[BreakMyWallet]

I meant like how long from the first pic to the second pic haha...


Im with you Russ, Got plenty on my gut from eating good home cooked italian food hahaha...

Planing to start getting back into it slowly at home, Cant afford gym etc.. Got cars to spend money on...

october 2009-august 2010. :D

[Jedidiah]

^you know I will hold you to it for sure, buddy :D

....slap bet?

Depends on what your slapping :shifty


Seriously though, hold me to it.. I need to get back after it in a fierce way.

[Petis]

My brother and I made a slap bet for the same thing, from christmas '09 to christmas '10. He has lost somewhere around 20-25lbs. He will stillbe getting slapped, but its pretty good motivation :)


I will harass you about it regularly Ben. No worries :D

[skrapez]

ill play

sophmore year of highschool i weighed 130lb... came back as a junior as 155.... senior 170 ish

this was probably senior year (graduated in 06)
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k137/milkma188/0113081955.jpg

pretty much stayed that size for a while....

car accident (2 years ago on october 14th)
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k137/milkma188/1015081133a.jpg

didnt work out for about a year....

then started going again and looked like this...
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k137/milkma188/0717092220-1.jpg

now after my last bulk... currently cutting again (taken all of 10 minutes ago) im about 225lbs now.... will be down to about 205lb in a couple weeks (i drop weight fast) sure as hell will be more asthetically pleasing once cut back up. im glad to be back again working hard.
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k137/milkma188/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG00196-20100810-2216.jpg

chest- 45"
Bis- 17"
forearms- 13"
quads- 28"
calves- 18"
penis- 15" ...... BAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH

like i said getting back into it consistantly now once again. just started my cut cycle. Sucks cause ever since accident i have been nursing my right shoulder back to strength.... its been a long 2 years and it still isnt near back to normal.

[skrapez]

oh and btw... gaspari superpump seems to work pretty well for me as a pre-workout other then that i just take my multi (was animal pack, currently switched to gnc because i got tired of taking 11 pills just for a multi) and optimum whey goldstandard protein

[Russell_G]

oh and btw... gaspari superpump seems to work pretty well for me as a pre-workout other then that i just take my multi (was animal pack, currently switched to gnc because i got tired of taking 11 pills just for a multi) and optimum whey goldstandard protein

X2 on superpump 250

I do a muli, fish oil and potassium in the mornings..I kept cramping in my sleep so i take an extra pill and it stopped.

[skrapez]

you know what else is awesome... strawberry banana v8 juice lol full serving of fruits and veg and it tastes fantastic.

[Francois Dillinger]

im 6' 145. i was biggest/strongest in my sophomore year when i was still playing football at like 160? thinking about playing hockey again though, so i may need to get off my lazy ass again.

[BuiltforSin]

This thread inspires me to get back into the gym. Depression and school has pretty much caused me to go from 185lbs to 220lbs.

[Tropicana]

depressing thread to look at...
started last october at 175.... got to 217 by February... back to 185 now and havent been to the gym since march :(

[skrapez]

update... just 2 recents

me and my lovely gf (making a stupid face lol) in north conway couple weeks ago
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k137/milkma188/46038_419621021414_501796414_5187870_2742559_n.jpg

bored took just now
http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k137/milkma188/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG00250-20100911-1820.jpg

[Russell_G]

^ looks like your making good progress!

Some recent pics.

Tonight my girl shot this..Still leaning out for Hawaii next week.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs635.snc4/59513_10150090146498986_573913985_7214689_412443_n .jpg

Legs are starting to come back after my 3 month recovery from the guy i was lifting with dropping a 120lb DB on my knee cap. It has a weird chip on the outside of it now.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v147/vwfastg60/people/09012010098.jpg



When i get back on the 6th im changing everything up. Now that the wheels are healed im hitting them twice as hard. Same with chest and back. My arms are getting too big for my body i feel so its time to hit my problem areas hard. Shoulders were hit really weak for the last year cause i was flat out scared of them after having one pop out of socket on me at the gym when i started...now i have found some stuff i can do to improve on them thats really paid off in the last 8 months so im going to hit that harder.

My post HI target list
Calfs- i want 1-2 inches on my bi's
Quads and hams
Lower back
Traps
Lats- need to grow lower
Pecks- flat bench is pretty high for my weight i feel but incline needs to come up and top of my pecks need to grow...I feel like i have tits. My gf held up a bra when we were shopping cause she said mine are bigger then hers and i had no issues filling a 34b...yep they are tittys.
Shins- legs look funny when its all calf..started hitting them and my calfs look smaller now but my legs are over all bigger.


PS my brother sent this to me today...thought it was kinda funny. It reminds me of a guy i lift with...Isnt even tan anymore hes red and straight up jacked....i cal him the lobster.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs698.snc4/63839_10150090146783986_573913985_7214691_1984177_ n.jpg

[Russell_G]

Sean i think you are slacking....I got hella sick and lost a bunch of weight...you better be packing on pounds...I will with out a doubt be 200+ by the end of winter.

[Oxer]

I seriously have made no progress...

I lost like 3 kg though... still need a heap more gone from my waist area.

Im gonna call Ben out though, he hasnt done anything hahaha

[BreakMyWallet]

nice change, i would say. haha

before:
http://i36.tinypic.com/zn4ih5.jpg

after:
http://i33.tinypic.com/33d8u83.jpg


im not really the guy to go to the gym and look pretty, i basically just try to get stronger for baseball. my strength has just about doubled since that first picture. nice to see that my hard work has paid off

another update as of yesterday

http://i52.tinypic.com/nmkr9k.jpg


we did out testing at my college the other day. i hold the baseball record for powercleans, front squats, and 40y times. and 3rd on the vertical record

[Deltron]

^holy shit.

Im skinny as fuck but i should probably start hitting the gym and eating healthier too.. 5'11 150lbs 19 year old.

[Jersh]

we did out testing at my college the other day. i hold the baseball record for powercleans, front squats, and 40y times. and 3rd on the vertical record

What college do you play at? Just wondering cuz i play college ball too.

and i guess i should update my progress... i'm up to 180 pounds and got my mile time down to 6min 50seconds... which is pretty good for me.

[BreakMyWallet]

im guessing if youre doing mile times youre a pitcher? our pitchers need to get under a 6:30 miles before they can throw an inning. i know all of our starters have done it. could relievers are lagging, but getting close.

i play at college of the canyons in santa clarita Ca.

[BreakMyWallet]

btw for anyone that cares

6'0 192lb

front squat max- 350
powerclean max- 295
40y- 4.51 and 4.53
vertical- 29"
shuttle- 4.53

[Jersh]

never head of it, but i'm not one to speak cuz pretty much nobody has ever heard of my school. i go to a small liberal arts college in southeastern PA, Ursinus College.

i'm not much of a pitcher either, i'm a catcher. i don't really look like one since i'm only 5' 11" with no body fat on me.

and i decided to do a few weeks of long distance running and then switched it up to sprints.

[BreakMyWallet]

mine is a CC though. isnt ursinus a naia school?

[Jersh]

Nah, you might be thinking of Ursuline College. We're a small D3 school, we play schools like Johns Hopkins, Swarthmore, Haverford... really academic schools that aren't too bad at sports. it's in the Centennial Conference.

[Han]

Well, I fail at finding threads.

[Francois Dillinger]

i'm not much of a pitcher either, i'm a catcher


:eyebrows

[Han]

Anyways, here's what I have been doing since the middle of October of this year. I used to play hockey and did that for about 6 years before I became a lazy ass and haven't been working out/gym since I quit when I was 18. I'm 23 now.

I'm 5'6".

I started at 130-135 lbs depending on the day. I was looking to slim down and tone up.

Started with:
3-4x a week slight jog for ~2 miles on a treadmill
- Bench @ 115 3x8
- Bicep curl 15 3x8
- Crunches 2x25

I took a couple of weeks off in between when I started and now, but stats of this week:

126-128 lbs depending on the day

I'm trying to get my body used to running and working out, so I haven't been doing much other than easier type stuff.

- Run 3-4 times a week at least 2.5 miles each time outside.

3x a week I:
- Bench @ 135lbs 3x8
- Bicep curls @ 25lb dumbell 3x8
- Overhead press @ 15lb dumbell 3x8
- Shoulder shrugs @ 20lb dumbell 3x8
- Bicycle crunch 2x25

I can definitely see an improvement. My stomach area has slimmed down and my upper body has more definition. After the new year, I think I'm going to hit more target areas in my work out.

[Han]

Which has netted me:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs354.ash2/63454_10150143323097925_692887924_8094362_175836_n .jpg

[runningpanda]

Senior year of high school I weighed 135-140lbs, benched 200lbs (1 rep max), squatted 350, dead lifted 375 and ran a 4:40 mile.
Now I weigh like... 150-160 and haven't benched or really gotten in a gym in a while.
I'm going to get back into it. Try to bulk myself up now that my running "career" is over.

[Han]

Senior year of high school I weighed 135-140lbs, benched 200lbs (1 rep max), squatted 350, dead lifted 375 and ran a 4:40 mile.
Now I weigh like... 150-160 and haven't benched or really gotten in a gym in a while.
I'm going to get back into it. Try to bulk myself up now that my running "career" is over.

Jesus christ.

[runningpanda]

Meh, I don't find it to be that great. I was mid pack for the most part. 4th and 5th here and there.
The strength training was what got me to 4:40. The previous season I tore my hamstring during XC and then in February broke my leg sledding into a brick lamp post. And I wouldn't have been anywhere near 4:40 if I hadn't been pushed in strength training.

[Han]

Meh, I don't find it to be that great. I was mid pack for the most part. 4th and 5th here and there.
The strength training was what got me to 4:40. The previous season I tore my hamstring during XC and then in February broke my leg sledding into a brick lamp post. And I wouldn't have been anywhere near 4:40 if I hadn't been pushed in strength training.

I think I would fall over and die halfway if I tried to do a 4:40. :rofl

I can do 3 miles and average 6.50-7mph. That's terrible for sprinters, so good thing I'm not one. :rofl

[runningpanda]

Hahaha, dude, if you trained like I have over the years, I'm sure you could pump out a pretty sick mile time. Don't be impressed by times and all that. As long as you can be devoted and create and achieve personal goals, then you're doing awesome.

When I got to college I ran Steeple, now there is a race that kicks your ass. Ran at Wake Forest and fell flat on my face. PR'd at 10:12 (3000 meters).

Now I kind of want to see how big I can get... Make the ladies come to me.

[Han]

Hahaha, dude, if you trained like I have over the years, I'm sure you could pump out a pretty sick mile time. Don't be impressed by times and all that. As long as you can be devoted and create and achieve personal goals, then you're doing awesome.

When I got to college I ran Steeple, now there is a race that kicks your ass. Ran at Wake Forest and fell flat on my face. PR'd at 10:12 (3000 meters).

Now I kind of want to see how big I can get... Make the ladies come to me.

I've been back in the gym/running since mid October. I got a LONG way to go to even it a 6 minute mile. :rofl

PS: You're the runner... Is it easier to shed inches (stomach area) by distance running like I have been or sprint/interval training?

[runningpanda]

As long as you get there, doesn't matter man!
Just set yourself a goal, get it and feel good about it.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v188/75/72/1226670204/n1226670204_30064486_5440.jpg
Senior year finishing the mile.
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2054/75/72/1226670204/n1226670204_30126739_3930.jpg
Freshman year mile.

[Han]

I think I edited my post after you posted. lol

[runningpanda]

Either long or short would work.
I like sprint work more, just because I like interval workouts more than 10-14 mile runs.
But distance running would burn a lot of calories, whereas sprints are more for muscular strength and speed.
I dunno... I can't really decide hahaha. For a runner, I'm terrible with advice about running.

[Han]

Either long or short would work.
I like sprint work more, just because I like interval workouts more than 10-14 mile runs.
But distance running would burn a lot of calories, whereas sprints are more for muscular strength and speed.
I dunno... I can't really decide hahaha. For a runner, I'm terrible with advice about running.

I'm getting used to running 2.5-3 miles each session, so I may stick with that. I can see a difference already so it seems to be working. I'll up the mileage after I get completely used to it.

[runningpanda]

I'd say you should do a combination of distance and sprint work, as well as core work.
Our track schedule was:
Monday: intervals (sprint/endurance training)
Tuesday: Distance run
Wednesday: Tempo run
Thursday: Pool workout (aqua jogging)
Friday: Intervals (400's)
After we finish, we do sets of push ups and sit ups/crunches/planks.

[runningpanda]

I'm getting used to running 2.5-3 miles each session, so I may stick with that. I can see a difference already so it seems to be working. I'll up the mileage after I get completely used to it.

Definitely up your mileage after 2 weeks by a mile or whatever is comfortable.
I always start back into a season by running a flat 3 miles every day for seven days for 2 weeks, then up it to 6-8 for a week, up it to 10-12 and so on until mid season (never go too far). and stay around 12-16.
But that's for serious track distance.
Run 2.5-3 for a few weeks, then up it to 3.5-4 for a couple weeks, then 4.5-5.

[Han]

Definitely up your mileage after 2 weeks by a mile or whatever is comfortable.
I always start back into a season by running a flat 3 miles every day for seven days for 2 weeks, then up it to 6-8 for a week, up it to 10-12 and so on until mid season (never go too far). and stay around 12-16.
But that's for serious track distance.
Run 2.5-3 for a few weeks, then up it to 3.5-4 for a couple weeks, then 4.5-5.

Good idea. I think I might alternate distance and interval training as well during my week.

[runningpanda]

That's a great idea. You'll build strength agility endurance and get them legs tone.

[Han]

That's a great idea. You'll build strength agility endurance and get them legs tone.

Ow. Interval training for only 10 minutes just kicked my ass hardcore. I could barely run my normal pace for the next 15. :mad

[runningpanda]

What'd you do for intervals?

[Han]

What'd you do for intervals?

2 minute light jog warm up to 60second full/60 second rest phases for 4 sets. I stopped early before I killed myself haha

[runningpanda]

Shit, nice man.
Stretch.Advil.ice.epson salt bath.
Just a suggestion though.

[Han]

Shit, nice man.
Stretch.Advil.ice.epson salt bath.
Just a suggestion though.

I usually just sit my ass in a shower. :rofl

[runningpanda]

I used to do that too, hahaha. That'll be me after I hit the weight room tomorrow.

[skrapez]

running blows haha

[runningpanda]

It definitely doesn't impress girls.

[Han]

I definitely feel it this morning.

[Petis]

SomethingI used to do in track:
jog 100yd
sprint 100yd
walk 100yd
repeat.
repeat
repeat
......... til you cant take it anymore.

Don't worry about timing the intervals, go by distance. Easy way to do it for longer and not burn out in 10 min.

[runningpanda]

I've been lifting for 5 days and I already see a difference.
Mr.Skinnierthanfuck is getting some nice muscle again.
I'm doing:
4 sets of 10 at 135 and I upped it to 140 today on the last set.
4 sets of 10 dumbell curls at 35 upped to 40 today.
4 sets of shrugs at 70.
4 sets of 20 situps
4 sets of 1min planks, side planks, straight leg lifts and bicycles.
Tomorrow I start my running schedule, probably put down 6 a day for the first week, then up to 8 on tuesdays and thursdays with intervals MWF.

[Yogi_Bear]

I've been back in the gym/running since mid October. I got a LONG way to go to even it a 6 minute mile. :rofl

PS: You're the runner... Is it easier to shed inches (stomach area) by distance running like I have been or sprint/interval training?

There is no such thing as spot reduction and the quickest way to lose body fat is swimming

[Yogi_Bear]

Shit, nice man.
Stretch.Advil.ice.epson salt bath.
Just a suggestion though.

The body is still healing from the tearing and ripping of the slow twitch and the fast twitch muscle fibers, five minutes after your work eat a banana, the potassium helps greatly with the healing. Also twenty minutes after your work out eat a small piece of dark chocolate to help with your blood flow and the sugars will allow your body to heal faster.

[Yogi_Bear]

I've been lifting for 5 days and I already see a difference.
Mr.Skinnierthanfuck is getting some nice muscle again.
I'm doing:
4 sets of 10 at 135 and I upped it to 140 today on the last set.
4 sets of 10 dumbell curls at 35 upped to 40 today.
4 sets of shrugs at 70.
4 sets of 20 situps
4 sets of 1min planks, side planks, straight leg lifts and bicycles.
Tomorrow I start my running schedule, probably put down 6 a day for the first week, then up to 8 on tuesdays and thursdays with intervals MWF.

I wouldnt worry about running for now because the winter is the normally known as the off season and shedding pounds isnt necesarily needed. Stick with the push and pull style workouts for maximum effectiveness

[runningpanda]

Seriously awesome info, on the banana and dark chocolate!

I used to run regularly and competitively, so I don't consider winter my off season. I haven't run in a while, so this is my start up time.

[Yogi_Bear]

Seriously awesome info, on the banana and dark chocolate!

I used to run regularly and competitively, so I don't consider winter my off season. I haven't run in a while, so this is my start up time.

haha no problem man, and I know what you mean about the offseason. It just gets colder here in Georgia so I like to add on as much fat as possible to keep me warm

[skrapez]

after a good month and a half of not working out and eating junk/fastfood/pizza and drinking tons of coca cola and whiskey finally went back to the gym today hahaha

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k137/milkma188/IMG_34762.jpg

[PavelK313]

Special Olympics?

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v188/75/72/1226670204/n1226670204_30064486_5440.jpg

[PavelK313]

after a good month and a half of not working out and eating junk/fastfood/pizza and drinking tons of coca cola and whiskey finally went back to the gym today hahaha

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k137/milkma188/IMG_34762.jpg

Damn so! Pumping iron? I usually worm up by bench pressing school bus (short one though, only 14 seater). My goal is to step up to 32 seater by summer time!

[skrapez]

**** you haha

[PavelK313]

:rofl

[Jersh]

i think i've reached the point where i have to slow it down on strength, power, and weight. it's starting to hinder my running ability. I wanted to be this weight by summer arrived, but i managed to reach it by the second semester of college. 5'11" and 182 pounds.

[nykwhy2]

http://file001.esportsea.com/images/teams/44487.jpg

it's been about 5 years.

u mirin?

[Oxer]

In your Dreams Nick....


A mate actually met Zyzz.. Apparently hes chill as fk.

[Han]

Last night felt pretty good. Not really sore at all today, but I do 'feel' it.

BW ~128-130

- Run ~3.5 miles @ around 7mph on treadmill for ~30 min

Bench 135 4x5
Squats 185 4x5 (PR for sets)
DL 185 4x5 (PR for sets)
DB curls 30 4x5
OHSP DB 30 4x5

Need to work on my bench.

[Oxer]

Not bad Cal...

I still havent done shit.. haha.

[Han]

Not bad Cal...

I still havent done shit.. haha.

haha, get on that. ;)

Thanks. Yeah, been seeing gains. Slowly but surely.

[Oxer]

Do you train alone? or with a partner?

[Han]

Do you train alone? or with a partner?

I go alone. My schedule is so fucked up with school and full time job so the few people who I could go with, they can't and vice versa. I don't mind it much, though. I get shit done and get out. :rofl

The only bad thing is I feel awkward if I had to ask a random dude to spot me on bench before I kill myself. I'm not there yet with the high weights on bench to do that, so I'm alright for now.

[Oxer]

Yeah, when I was going to the gym I was pushing around the 60kg's on the bench, since I didnt have a spotter... I would smash out 4 sets of 10 reps to try make up for it, but I dont think it did a whole lot..

I did start doing incline press with 18kg DB's at home, but I dont have a proper set up, so I pretty much gave up haha..

[Han]

Yeah, when I was going to the gym I was pushing around the 60kg's on the bench, since I didnt have a spotter... I would smash out 4 sets of 10 reps to try make up for it, but I dont think it did a whole lot..

I did start doing incline press with 18kg DB's at home, but I dont have a proper set up, so I pretty much gave up haha..

Haha, yeah. High reps are usually for after the muscle is already there and conditioned so it cuts more. If you really want to do it, make yourself go to the gym and just bust ass and get a routine going.

[Oxer]

Working nightshift kinda fucks me up... I **** busy gyms, but the only time I can get there is like peak hour, everyone has finished work and is at the gym...

Me and a mate are thinking about starting, if we find a gym inbetween both of us, it will be easier cause we can both motivate each other I guess...

But right now theres like a fitness epidemic due to shows like the biggest looser... motherfuckers pack the gyms now.. So iunno...

[Han]

Working nightshift kinda fucks me up... I **** busy gyms, but the only time I can get there is like peak hour, everyone has finished work and is at the gym...

Me and a mate are thinking about starting, if we find a gym inbetween both of us, it will be easier cause we can both motivate each other I guess...

But right now theres like a fitness epidemic due to shows like the biggest looser... motherfuckers pack the gyms now.. So iunno...

Haha, yeah, I know what you mean. Sometimes when I go is the peak hour and I have a hard time finding a parking spot. :rofl

If you have someone to go with, you can motivate each other. It's a good thing.

[Oxer]

I just **** packed gyms and having to 'Share" machines in between sets... Especially when there are like 3+ people on the same machine..

[Han]

I just **** packed gyms and having to 'Share" machines in between sets... Especially when there are like 3+ people on the same machine..

Find a bigger gym. :rofl

Really though, if there are a bigger gym around you, go there. I go to one of the biggest gyms there are in the metroplex and as packed as it is, you rarely have to "share" equipment.

[Oxer]

Do you have a membership? or pay as you go?

The huge gyms here have some pretty ridiculous fees involved... Hence why smaller ones are generally packed.

Cant win haha.. Once I have more cash in the bank Ill get motivated... Giving up alcohol is going to be hella tough though..

[Han]

Do you have a membership? or pay as you go?

The huge gyms here have some pretty ridiculous fees involved... Hence why smaller ones are generally packed.

Cant win haha.. Once I have more cash in the bank Ill get motivated... Giving up alcohol is going to be hella tough though..

Yeah, I have a membership, but they charge month by month. I'm not locked into a year or anything. Studies show a beer or two after the gym can be more refueling than straight water. ;)

[Oxer]

Yeah, I have a membership, but they charge month by month. I'm not locked into a year or anything. Studies show a beer or two after the gym can be more refueling than straight water. ;)

If I start going, It will be before work... so Alcohol isnt really an option after it. + My main focus to begin with will be weight loss, as I really want to get rid of my gut before I start bulking.

[Han]

If I start going, It will be before work... so Alcohol isnt really an option after it. + My main focus to begin with will be weight loss, as I really want to get rid of my gut before I start bulking.

What do you weigh now and how tall are you?

[Oxer]

6'4" last time I checked 107kg

[Han]

6'4" last time I checked 107kg

So 6'4" 235lbs. There's no "spot" treatment so you're going to have to get a full body workout + a lot of cardio + eating right to get rid of the most fat you can. What would be your short term and long term goals?

[Oxer]

So 6'4" 235lbs. There's no "spot" treatment so you're going to have to get a full body workout + a lot of cardio + eating right to get rid of the most fat you can. What would be your short term and long term goals?

I dont really have specific goals... Im not aiming to be ripped, and I dont have any sort of specific weight Im aiming for... I just want to get rid of the gut and tone up a bit.. I wouldn't mind a bit more mass up top, as my legs are already decent (from riding bicycles and swiming for years) But once I get to a set size, I would just be happy to maintain it..

Dunno haha, Really havent put heaps of thought into it..

[Han]

I dont really have specific goals... Im not aiming to be ripped, and I dont have any sort of specific weight Im aiming for... I just want to get rid of the gut and tone up a bit.. I wouldn't mind a bit more mass up top, as my legs are already decent (from riding bicycles and swiming for years) But once I get to a set size, I would just be happy to maintain it..

Dunno haha, Really havent put heaps of thought into it..

Haha, well if you can, you can just start out by doing cardio. Running, biking, speed walking, swimming, whatever to get your heart pumping again and also help you shed excess fat in the process. You don't have to be committed to a gym right away if you don't want to right away.

If you figure out what goals you want to set, I (or anyone like Josh) can help out with a routine/plan to fit your goals. I think Josh would be better, though. He's a personal trainer.

[Oxer]

That homo? A personal trainer? No wai!!


<3 you Josh :)

[skrapez]

That homo? A personal trainer? No wai!!


<3 you Josh :)

one day oxer... you will meet your fate just like kielan did... one day... :shifty

[Oxer]

My fate is an early grave due to alcohol, drugs, or a car accident.

[Han]

Getting there.

https://s-hphotos-snc6.fbcdn.net/185719_10150200898557925_692887924_8955308_1675751 _n.jpg

I'm flexing core in the pic; I wish I was defined enough to where I didn't have to flex. haha

[Petis]

Been slowly getting to where I'd like to be. Inspiration is Christian Bale in American Psycho..... still have a long way to go :(
http://i54.tinypic.com/fjke0y.jpg

[Han]

Been slowly getting to where I'd like to be. Inspiration is Christian Bale in American Psycho..... still have a long way to go :(
http://i54.tinypic.com/fjke0y.jpg

Farther along than I am. :rofl Even though I've only been lifting/going to the gym for 4 months.

Inspiration is Brad Pitt in Fight Club or Ryan Reynolds in general. Goddamn. :mad

[Petis]

Yeah, my inspiration is a mix of Brad Pitt in Fight Club, Ryan Reynolds in Blade III, and Christian Bale in American Psycho...and a tad of Jake Gyllenhaal in Prince of Persia. Medium weight with lots of cut. I don't do well with the super skinny cut look. I have been 170lb 6% body fat, and I wasn't happy. I'm shooting for 190lb 7-10% body fat.

[Han]

Yeah, my inspiration is a mix of Brad Pitt in Fight Club, Ryan Reynolds in Blade III, and Christian Bale in American Psycho...and a tad of Jake Gyllenhaal in Prince of Persia. Medium weight with lots of cut. I don't do well with the super skinny cut look. I have been 170lb 6% body fat, and I wasn't happy. I'm shooting for 190lb 7-10% body fat.

I need to get rid of my belly fat first, then bulk a little more. I don't want to be super skinny, either, but then I don't want to look completely disproportional because I'm only 5'6 and 128-130lbs and already have a small frame. I think I can bulk another 10lbs worth of muscle max and I think I'd be done for size. Just looking for cut/definition really.

[Petis]

I'd bet you could put on more than that though, if you were to do heavy lifting with legs. I put on a lot of weight when I was finally able to put my legs back into my workout (after back surgery), about 15-20lbs in my legs alone.

I'd say 155lb is a good goal for your frame.

[Han]

I'd bet you could put on more than that though, if you were to do heavy lifting with legs. I put on a lot of weight when I was finally able to put my legs back into my workout (after back surgery), about 15-20lbs in my legs alone.

I'd say 155lb is a good goal for your frame.

The only leg lifts I do are squats. I can already see more definition in my thighs. Might incorporate some calve raises or something.

[Petis]

All the calf raises i do now (and have had the best results) are one leg at a time using only my body weight and holding a 30lb dumbell in the hand on the side of the leg I am using. Standing on an elivated platform of course. I do about 10-12 reps on each side between each set of 2-3 different workouts.
Ex. On a chest day. between each set of flat bench, I do my calf raises. Then between the sets of the next workout, decline cable press/flys, I do my calf raises. Then between the sets of my next workout, incline dumbell alternating press, I do them again.
No need to use heavy weight to get good size and definition out of your calves. I use to do heavy weight and full workouts for them and I never had the results I'm getting now.

I don't do squats, due to my back surgery, so I do lunges, leg extensions and leg curls. Both are done with one leg at a time.

[skrapez]

Cut down to 205lb. Can't wait for summer!!!

[Oxer]

Cal, you arent Han anymore :(


Guys are killing it...

Who's seen the rock in Faster? That mofo is swole as fuck!

[Han]

Cal, you arent Han anymore :(


Guys are killing it...

Who's seen the rock in Faster? That mofo is swole as fuck!

I know :( I'm just another fuzzy haired Asian now. And nah, haven't seen that movie yet.

[Han]

Moved up in weight today all around. I may need to take some weight off of squat though. Not as deep as I'd like to be honest.

- Run 2.5 miles (wasn't feeling cardio today; usually do 3-3.5 miles).
- Bench 140 5x5 (up 5lbs from last week)
- Squats 205 5x5 (may go down to 195 and get a bit deeper)
- Deadlift 205 5x5 (up from 185 from last 2 weeks)
- Pull ups 3x5
- Chin ups 3x5

[KarlSpackler]

I am a P90x guy. Been doing it for over a year now. I am an athlete and have an athletic frame so I have always been in good shape but I look like I did in high school.

6'-7" 219lbs

I will post pics if you all want to see .......

[skrapez]

2 months off from the gym... i gotta get back into it... and start running BF% lil high :-(

btw eric this is what i sent Sean... its fun to compair results with people. Ive shrunk A LOT from ym normal size... 2 weeks back and ill be back to normal lol and thats a XXL from abercrombie.... it was a gift from the woman... i cant shop there anymore hahahaha

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k137/milkma188/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_5387.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k137/milkma188/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_5200.jpg

[SeanDub]

Currently at 190.

http://tapatalk.com/mu/aefde2a2-de7b-6709.jpg

Here's a before that I found.

http://tapatalk.com/mu/aefde2a2-dead-eca2.jpg

[Han]

Ya'll are fucking huge lol.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/216608_10150264042602925_692887924_9300602_7512653 _n.jpg

[skrapez]

when i used to be 180LB lol

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/188725_4550271414_501796414_45721_8940_n.jpg

[Kielan]

Holy shit Josh you had hair?

[skrapez]

Holy shit Josh you had hair?

kid they use to thin that shit out when i got hair cuts cause it was soo thick.. :rofl

[NegativeCamber]

I need to get rid of my belly fat first, then bulk a little more. I don't want to be super skinny, either, but then I don't want to look completely disproportional because I'm only 5'6 and 128-130lbs and already have a small frame. I think I can bulk another 10lbs worth of muscle max and I think I'd be done for size. Just looking for cut/definition really.

i also have a small frame. im not that tall at 5'8" and im now at 160. you can bump it up more.
i will have to post bigger and clearer shots of my whole chest but this is all i have now for when i was replying to josh's call out in RT.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b217/bagged90sc/IMAG0025.jpg?t=1303502986

[skrapez]

this is all i have now for when i was replying to josh's call out in RT.



lol <3 u ;)

[Han]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/208004_10150263565557925_692887924_9297149_7060770 _n.jpg

Current cut. Don't mind the pulling down my pants thing; it was intended for the Internet. :rofl

[SeanDub]

It's nice to see people in the car scene with some size lol

[skrapez]

It's nice to see people in the car scene with some size lol

:alright

[Jersh]

we just did body comp. in my ESS class. I'm 5'11", 180 lbs with 8.8% body fat. I'm hoping to get my weight up to around at least 185 by the end of this summer.

[vdubkid]

i'm 6'3", roughly 220lbs based on the last time i weighed myself a couple weeks ago.

got sick of feeling like a fatass so the last three days i've jogged for about an hour. i hope to keep that up for a while and throw weights back into my routine once i shed some fat.

[Oxer]

Alright guise, Im gonna join in.

6'4" @ 233lbs last time I weighed myself.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5186/5649073977_50f732dda8.jpg

Dont mind the frown, being nocturnal, sunlight is painfull on the eyes. also, disregard hair lol.

Aim is to loose most of my gut before I head out there. I dont have any real weight figure that Im aiming for, just gonna start excercising when I get the chance. Next week Ill pick up an excercise bike, and as much as I **** cardio, its the only real way I see any chance of me shedding some fat. My diet could be better, but its not the worst. Hardest part is portion control as I love food.

Not planning on using any sups to begin with, will be doing basic weight training with dumbells at home. Cant afford gym atm.

Feel free to chime in with some tips guise, Its been a while since I have done any excercise haha.

[Kielan]

Fuck if Oxer is doing this shit, I have to...

I'm 5'10" 140ish (no scale here so not really sure). Ideally I'd like to stay around this weight, but more muscle less fat I guess. I'll throw up a pic in a few. I have a gym membership at home, and I intend on really using it a lot more.

[jdel]

Fuck if Oxer is doing this shit, I have to...

I'm 5'10" 140ish (no scale here so not really sure). Ideally I'd like to stay around this weight, but more muscle less fat I guess. I'll throw up a pic in a few. I have a gym membership at home, and I intend on really using it a lot more.

I've been doing it, only I do a really shitty job because my wife is preggo and has to eat complete crap all the time.

I'm 5'7" 170lbs, looking to be about 160, but without the extra 20 or so lbs of fat I've picked up since last year.


I'm starting Practical Programming tomorrow. Thanks for the motivation and making me feel like a fat tub o' lard guys.

Monday
3x5 Squat
3x5 Bench press / Press (Alternating)
Chin-ups: 3 sets to failure or add weight if completing more than 15 reps

Wednesday
3x5 Squat
3x5 Press / Bench Press (Alternating)
1x5 Deadlift

Friday
3x5 Squat
3x5 Bench Press / Press (Alternating)
Pull-ups: 3 sets to failure or add weight if completing more than 15 reps

TThS will be cardio days

[Kielan]

Me currently.

http://i51.tinypic.com/2rrxbvb.jpg

Hopefully I can meet my goals by the end of summer. I'm home in a week, which means healthier eating, and I'll be able to hit the gym daily.

[Petis]

Me the other day. Kinda not as good as I was a week prior to the pic, because I had been eating a lot of pastas and pizzas to get the menu right for my restaurant.

http://i53.tinypic.com/34ispas.jpg
http://i54.tinypic.com/fwq0wk.jpg

[skrapez]

Me currently.



Hopefully I can meet my goals by the end of summer. I'm home in a week, which means healthier eating, and I'll be able to hit the gym daily.

right click and save.... :shifty

[Han]

Everyone needs to read Starting Strength. The 3 main lifts: bench press, deadlift and squat are kings in gaining mass and strength. Combine that with pull ups and chin ups, you don't really need to do anything else.

This is my routine as of lately. I weigh around 125-127.

Bench:
135 1x5
150 2x5
145 1x5

Pull Up:
5x5

Chin Up:
5x5

Squat:
135 1x5
185 3x5

Deadlift:
185 1x5
205 3x5

[skrapez]

http://26.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_kwl38uRYAc1qzat2do1_400.jpg

[Oxer]

Ohai guise..



http://goldenmuscles.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/m34.jpg

[TheNeek]

Arnold says that passing out while you're lifting is acceptable.

Big Ronnie just says "LIGHT WEIGHT!" -- "Everyone want to be a bodybuilder, nobody want to lift this heavy as weight"

[skrapez]

his traps look far too small for the rest of his body in that pic

[SeanDub]

his traps look far too small for the rest of his body in that pic

Yea they do

[skrapez]

i gotta start running every day and shred up

[PavelK313]

6' 160"
Want to stay at same weight but cut down on body fat.
Never worked out a day in my life and been smoking for a while.
I curently run 1 mile in 6:30 and 5 miles in 47 minutes.
Back in HS run 1 mile in 4:52.

[SeanDub]

i gotta start running every day and shred up

Ain't nothin to it but to do it.

[Petis]

i gotta start running every day and shred up

Change your diet. You don't have to run every day to get shredded.

www.leangains.com

[Oxer]

Josh dont diet... hahaha.

[skrapez]

Ya I'm not much of a dieter hahaha dinner last night was a bacon cheeseburger w/French fries and an entire order of boneless buffalo wings along with 4 mountain dews. I eat like shit.

[skrapez]

In 2 weeks when school is over and now that it's wRm out again I'll start grilling chicken/steak/fish again all the time and eating right

[Oxer]

So during winter you hibernate? haha..

Since its my tuesday, The drive to work was a challenge... damn arms haha ;)

[skrapez]

Yeah pretty much lol

[jdel]

Everyone needs to read Starting Strength. The 3 main lifts: bench press, deadlift and squat are kings in gaining mass and strength. Combine that with pull ups and chin ups, you don't really need to do anything else.

This is my routine as of lately. I weigh around 125-127.

Bench:
135 1x5
150 2x5
145 1x5

Pull Up:
5x5

Chin Up:
5x5

Squat:
135 1x5
185 3x5

Deadlift:
185 1x5
205 3x5

Just wanted to point something out. Doesn't Starting Strength use something other than deadlift? I am starting Practical Programming (Alternative to SS, but created by the same guy) because I know how to deadlift, but I don't know how to do a powerclean.

Actually just looked it up and SS is powerclean, PP is deadlift.

[Han]

Most people don't do power cleans until they know how to do it correctly because it can get technical. You really don't HAVE to, but those 3 main lifts are what strength competitions are based off of. Squats, deadlift and bench.

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/FAQ:The_Lifts

[jdel]

Most people don't do power cleans until they know how to do it correctly because it can get technical. You really don't HAVE to, but those 3 main lifts are what strength competitions are based off of. Squats, deadlift and bench.

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/FAQ:The_Lifts

Yep that's what I was going off of. I absolutely love how simple it is, and the fact that they have alternatives if you know you don't know the proper way to do a lift. Can't wait to start it next week.

[Han]

Yep that's what I was going off of. I absolutely love how simple it is, and the fact that they have alternatives if you know you don't know the proper way to do a lift. Can't wait to start it next week.

Very good program. I've seen more gains from SS than doing my own thing.

[SeanDub]

Very good program. I've seen more gains from SS than doing my own thing.

Gains? Don't you weigh 120?

[Han]

Gains? Don't you weigh 120?

Strength gains. :rofl I weigh about 125, thank you. Pretty decent strength if I can do what I do.

[SeanDub]

;)

[Han]

I've only been doing this for about 5 months, haha.

[Kielan]

Cal you weight 125 lbs? LOL

[jdel]

The only thing I need to figure out, is what gym to go to. I have a gym right down the street that I would have to pay for a membership, but it's 2 lights away, or I could go to the gym on the army base about 15 minutes away. It would be free, but it's a drive and not really on my way to work. It also gets crowded quickly.

[skrapez]

I can curl Calvin with little issue haha

[Han]

The only thing I need to figure out, is what gym to go to. I have a gym right down the street that I would have to pay for a membership, but it's 2 lights away, or I could go to the gym on the army base about 15 minutes away. It would be free, but it's a drive and not really on my way to work. It also gets crowded quickly.

Pay up. It's worth it.

Cal you weight 125 lbs? LOL

I weighed myself this morning and I was 127. :rofl

[Kielan]

You really are little hahah.

[Han]

You really are little hahah.

I'm 5'6, what do you expect, lol.

[jdel]

I'm 5'6, what do you expect, lol.

Are you trying to gain weight at all?

[Kielan]

Damn, I'm 4" taller than you. COME AT ME BRO.

[SeanDub]

I'm 5'6, what do you expect, lol.

That's the size of girls that I date lol. My boy is 5'6" and 195lbs. Your height isn't an excuse, short guys bulk faster than tall ones.

[Kielan]

I wouldn't say they gain any faster, they just look bigger because of their size, technically smaller muscles.

[jdel]

That's the size of girls that I date lol. My boy is 5'6" and 195lbs. Your height isn't an excuse, short guys bulk faster than tall ones.

I'm 5'7" 170. I need to lose some of the fat I have, but without the fat on my stomach, I would be happy staying at 170.

[Kielan]

I'd like to stay at 140-150. I think that's a good spot for me. I don't need to be super swole, I just want to have some more definition and have my arms not look like toothpicks hahah.

[SeanDub]

I wouldn't say they gain any faster, they just look bigger because of their size, technically smaller muscles.

Takes way less effort for short guys to get big

[Han]

Are you trying to gain weight at all?

To an extent, yes. But, looking to be cut and defined more than gaining weight and being "bigger."

If I can get to about 140, I'd be happy as far as weight goes.

PS: Kielan, must be nice starting out with a 6 haha.

[SeanDub]

To an extent, yes. But, looking to be cut and defined more than gaining weight and being "bigger."

If I can get to about 140, I'd be happy as far as weight goes.

PS: Kielan, must be nice starting out with a 6 haha.

That's 10 pounds lighter than my cocaine weight lol

[PavelK313]

That's the size of girls that I date lol.

:rofl

[Han]

That's 10 pounds lighter than my cocaine weight lol

Haha, I'd be concerned if I couldn't even bench the bar or DL 50lbs. ;) I'm much more concerned about my strength than what the scales said and how "big" I look.

[Kielan]

To an extent, yes. But, looking to be cut and defined more than gaining weight and being "bigger."

If I can get to about 140, I'd be happy as far as weight goes.

PS: Kielan, must be nice starting out with a 6 haha.
What do you mean starting out with a 6? Lol
That's 10 pounds lighter than my cocaine weight lol
:rofl
:rofl

My thoughts exactly.

[Han]

What do you mean starting out with a 6? Lol
.

You're starting out with a 6 pack. Must be nice.

[jdel]

Haha, I'd be concerned if I couldn't even bench the bar or DL 50lbs. ;)

So you've been doing SS for 5 months and your bench is 150?

[Han]

So you've been doing SS for 5 months and your bench is 150?

SS for about 3 months. First 2 months I did BS that really did nothing for me.

[jdel]

SS for about 3 months. First 2 months I did BS that really did nothing for me.

Ah. Have you tried bumping up from 150?

[Kielan]

You're starting out with a 6 pack. Must be nice.
Oh lol, yeah no matter what I do I can't really gain belly fat. And its not really that much of a 6, not that much definition or anything to it. When I'm not flexing its only barely visible, I'd like to have the definition I have flexing without having to flex haha.

[Han]

Ah. Have you tried bumping up from 150?

I've never maxed if that's what you're asking. 150 is my rep weight. I started rep weight at 115 bench when I started SS. +25lbs over body weight is pretty decent so far I think.

Also started squats at 135 and deadlifts at 135 as well.

[Han]

Oh lol, yeah no matter what I do I can't really gain belly fat. And its not really that much of a 6, not that much definition or anything to it. When I'm not flexing its only barely visible, I'd like to have the definition I have flexing without having to flex haha.

I can only see top 4 if I flex hard to the point where I feel like I'm going to pass out. :rofl

[Kielan]

I can only see top 4 if I flex hard to the point where I feel like I'm going to pass out. :rofl
GET ON MY LEVEL! bitch

[Han]

GET ON MY LEVEL! bitch

Okay, toothpick arms.

[Kielan]

Okay, toothpick arms.
:shifty

[SeanDub]

Little guy fight!!!!!!!!!

[Kielan]

:rofl

[skrapez]

I've accepted the fact that I'll never have a 6pack showing. I don't diet and I **** cardio. But go ahead punch me in the stomach and try to tell me ur wrist doesn't hurt afterwards ;) haha

[SeanDub]

Doubt my wrist would hurt. Knowing how to punch helps with that..

[skrapez]

Doubt my wrist would hurt. Knowing how to punch helps with that..

Ya.... But if you punch me in the stomach you might as well punch a sheet of plywood lol

[SeanDub]

Ive punched worse lol

[Oxer]

Little guy fight!!!!!!!!!

:rofl

[jdel]

I need to take a picture for this thread.

[Oxer]

Legs are like jelly...


Walking like a spastic. Or ejyptian... However you want to look at it.

[Kielan]

Legs are like jelly...


Walking like a spastic. Or ejyptian... However you want to look at it.

Egyptian*

[Oxer]

meh.

[NickBroderick]

Just reading through this thread makes me exhausted.

I'm so fucking out of shape I **** it, but not enough to change... yet.

I did p90x a couple years ago, I followed the eating plan as close as possible and didn't miss a day, I had a 4 pack for the first time in my life, but I got way too skinny. I did like seeing muscles that I didn't even know I had though, but I would need to bulk up before I did p90x again.

I'm 5' 10", 165lb right now, when I did p90x I was down to 143lbs. Maybe this thread will help motivate me to start working out, smoking everyday (trying to cut back...) and eating horrible food for the majority of the week doesn't help anything. When I get home from work I'm usually exhausted and at 20 years old it shouldn't be like that, even if I get up at 5 A.M. everyday. I need more energy.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5228/5670942252_bfcc5529b8_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5187/5670944710_00b1091e36_z.jpg

I'd like to gain some muscle weight and be around 175lbs. I guess. Not really worried about the number, just how I feel and the looks I wouldn't mind so much either.

I'll update with some recent pictures whenever I get off the couch.

-_-