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Title: Pros and training advice
Post by: Cap on April 08, 2007, 04:08:50 PM
Why is it that all pros preach full reps but in their videos they never do them.

Jay in Flex workout
Branch in the Daily motion clips
JOJ pullups
Ronnie Leg Press
JOJ dips

I think the best leg reps I have ever seen are Milos's Fit Show and Jay doing Leg Press or Hack Squats.  Speak on this.  I really don't care but if you look to a pro saying to do ATG squats and then Branch doesn't look like he's going to parallel in his videos.
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Cap on April 08, 2007, 04:24:23 PM
Shawn Ray had good ROM.
True.  I mean nobody is perfect but every pro except Quincy Taylor preaches below parallel squats but they all do partials.  BTW, after seeing 300...your SN brings a whole new meaning to gay, but you're still all right.  Lol
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Brutal_1 on April 08, 2007, 05:30:51 PM
Why is it that all pros preach full reps but in their videos they never do them.

Jay in Flex workout
Branch in the Daily motion clips
JOJ pullups
Ronnie Leg Press
JOJ dips

I think the best leg reps I have ever seen are Milos's Fit Show and Jay doing Leg Press or Hack Squats.  Speak on this.  I really don't care but if you look to a pro saying to do ATG squats and then Branch doesn't look like he's going to parallel in his videos.


Jay would ALWAYS clarify the difference of what should be done and what he does.  I remember one of his articles he clearly states that his style is "sloppy" and "balistic" because he uses momentum.

Ronnie doesn't preach at all. ;D

Never heard any of the other guys opinions on the topic. 

But then again we all know they're not really the ones writing the articles.  ;)
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Cap on April 08, 2007, 05:35:45 PM

Jay would ALWAYS clarify the difference of what should be done and what he does.  I remember one of his articles he clearly states that his style is "sloppy" and "balistic" because he uses momentum.

Ronnie doesn't preach at all. ;D

Never heard any of the other guys opinions on the topic. 

But then again we all know they're not really the ones writing the articles.  ;)
Yea, Jay's laterals are like high pulls.  "Ronnie's" article talk about this.  I just found it amusing after seeing Branch's clips.  From what I have read...unless you are an Olympic lifter there is no point to going ATG.
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Tuna Sammich on April 08, 2007, 09:54:51 PM
Full ROM is shit on heavy leg presses. You wanna emphasize upper thigh sweep, not build a fat pair of knee caps.
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on April 08, 2007, 10:07:01 PM
Why is it that all pros preach full reps but in their videos they never do them.

Jay in Flex workout
Branch in the Daily motion clips
JOJ pullups
Ronnie Leg Press
JOJ dips



Because when you're on gear, ANYTHING works!
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Chick on April 08, 2007, 10:12:47 PM
Because when you're on gear, ANYTHING works!

No...when you have great GENETICS...anything works.

When you have mediocre genetics..like you do..even the gear won't get you to the pro's. You still havent figured it out yet, huh?
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on April 08, 2007, 10:25:34 PM
No...when you have great GENETICS...anything works.

When you have mediocre genetics..like you do..even the gear won't get you to the pro's. You still havent figured it out yet, huh?

Bullshit, you have mediocre genetics and it took you 15 years to turn pro, and if you don't think that being on a ton gear (or even half of that) doesn't make difference you're more in denial that I expected, do you think every pro has superior genetics? Your sadly mistaken if you do.

BTW, If I had decided to risk my life and turn pro, you would have been the least of my problems!!
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Cap on April 08, 2007, 10:28:54 PM
I guess my point is that I feel a little dumb following FLEX for my intro years when I should have just lifted with a football buddy who is now a college RB and got built quick.  Lol.  But seriously, it seems like nobody does full squats besides Platz.  I mean the FLEX shoots are not real bc I can't see Ruhl locking out with 585 incline or whoever.  It's like Haney said, parallel is fine.  I know Milos says full range but it really seems he is the only one doing it.  I think with hams like TP, it would be hard to do full reps and ATG is a helluva lot easier than an average trainer but it seems like many pros don't do it.  I agree more with Mr. I here because the average trainer do shit reps like Ronnie on back, Branch on arms, or JOJ on anything.  Now that I rambled, enjoy.
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Chick on April 08, 2007, 10:43:22 PM
Bullshit, you have mediocre genetics and it took you 15 years to turn pro, and if you don't think that being on a ton gear (or even half of that) doesn't make difference you're more in denial that I expected, do you think every pro has superior genetics? Your sadly mistaken if you do.

BTW, If I had decided to risk my life and turn pro, you would have been the least of my problems!!


You're more delusional than I suspected.....Take a look at my pics/ video footage from when I was 13-16 years old....I would hardly describe my genetics as mediocre, neither would anyone else who knows BB....but that kind of answers why you would say that.

My inability to turn pro was completely due to not being able to get "dry"...final prep related, not training or muscle.

BTW...not everybody has to "risk their life" to turn pro....the mere fact that you think you needed to take it to that level in order to succeed, only proves you had average genetics, and needed the gear to try and make up the difference...

As for me being the "least of your problems"...you're right...were in two different leagues, pal.


DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAA-NILE!!
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on April 08, 2007, 10:56:23 PM


My inability to turn pro was completely due to not being able to get "dry"...final prep related, not training or muscle.

BTW...not everybody has to "risk their life" to turn pro....the mere fact that you think you needed to take it to that level in order to succeed, only proves you had average genetics, and needed the gear to try and make up the difference...

As for me being the "least of your problems"...you're right...were in two different leagues, pal.


DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAA-NILE!!

Ok, dude whatever. It took 15 years to dial it in and get dry..... WTF?

And re-read the post, I said if "IF" I would have turned pro you would have been the least of my problems and since I took next to nothing maybe a little more would have made the difference, you've seen my past pics, you figure it out!!
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Chick on April 08, 2007, 10:58:12 PM
Ok, dude whatever. It took 15 years to dial it in and get dry..... WTF?

And re-read the post, I said if "IF" I would have turned pro you would have been the least of my problems and since I took next to nothing maybe a little more would have made the difference, you've seen my past pics, you figure it out!!

I've never seen any pic of you...feel free to post one.
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on April 08, 2007, 11:02:05 PM
I've never seen any pic of you...feel free to post one.

If you've never seen a pic, how can you judge my genetics?
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: pumpster on April 08, 2007, 11:03:47 PM
Because when you're on gear, ANYTHING works!

This is now a tired excuse used when there's no other explanation.
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Chick on April 08, 2007, 11:04:36 PM
I'm going by your own posts, and the level you got to.

Post up a few pics...I'l give you an honest assessment.
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: The Heckler on April 08, 2007, 11:21:27 PM
I'm going by your own posts, and the level you got to.

Post up a few pics...I'l give you an honest assessment.

Bob, if I may can I ask your honest opinion about Getbig's very own "EgoCrusher"?  He claims to be God's gift to bodybuilding.  Personally I'm inclined to agree.

Ok real FUCKING FUNNY asshole, where did you find that pic of me?  I don't care post it if you want, I was at a friend's birthday party and I was drunk off my ass and having a great time.  I got laid later that night, I bet you have NEVER gotten pussy in your life FUCKFACE.  I had only been working out a year when that pic had been taken so BIG FUCKING DEAL.  You want a cookie or somethin?

Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Chick on April 08, 2007, 11:26:20 PM
Still waiting on those pics, Mr. I.....
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Croatch on April 08, 2007, 11:46:02 PM
Quote
Still waiting on those pics, Mr. I.....
Yeah, if you don't post some shots, automatic self owning.
You both have some valid points.  All I can say is, some people could careless about being a pro bodybuilder, even if they have the genetics.  If everyone with great genetics took tons of gear, most pros wouldn't be pros.  Genetics play a huge role, no doubt, but even someone with great genetics isn't going to be a pro without a bunch of gear.  Thought I'd let everyone in a little secret there. ;D
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: The Heckler on April 08, 2007, 11:47:56 PM
Still waiting on those pics, Mr. I.....

This is from his website.  Pretty sure this is him, but he can correct me if I'm wrong
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: roc on April 09, 2007, 04:42:42 AM
guy's gv chick his props he has a very classic physique. his pic's speak for themselves. 
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: SteelePegasus on April 09, 2007, 05:16:22 AM
Chick is a prick but give him his props

he has a classic front double bi with a combo vacuum

but one day Lee and him will meet in a cage fight...and jerome won't be around to save his ass
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: BartBelgium on April 09, 2007, 07:25:57 AM
You're more delusional than I suspected.....Take a look at my pics/ video footage from when I was 13-16 years old....I would hardly describe my genetics as mediocre, neither would anyone else who knows BB....but that kind of answers why you would say that.

My inability to turn pro was completely due to not being able to get "dry"...final prep related, not training or muscle.

BTW...not everybody has to "risk their life" to turn pro....the mere fact that you think you needed to take it to that level in order to succeed, only proves you had average genetics, and needed the gear to try and make up the difference...

As for me being the "least of your problems"...you're right...were in two different leagues, pal.


DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAA-NILE!!


Can you post some pics or footage?? Or links?
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Chick on April 09, 2007, 08:37:08 AM

Can you post some pics or footage?? Or links?

Here are a few pics for you...I actualy show the footage on one of the early episodes of the "War for the Worlds"...you can still see them on BB.com

First pic is when I was 15...second one 8 years later.
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on April 09, 2007, 08:48:02 AM
I don't have any at 15, but here's a couple when I was 21 and the comp pic was 23........


(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e196/Intenseone/joe21.jpg)


Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on April 09, 2007, 08:49:51 AM
Oops, I accidently double clicked a pic :-\
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: The Squadfather on April 09, 2007, 08:51:12 AM
damn good physique Joe.
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Chick on April 09, 2007, 08:52:47 AM
Very good physique...

And you think If you jacked up the juice, you would have been a pro? Come on bro.....

Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Stavios on April 09, 2007, 08:54:14 AM
Absolutly no offence to Joe, but why do you keep posting pics of you 15 + years ago to prove every point you make ?
why not get in shape NOW, take pictures, and use those new pictures to prove your point
the past is the past

you are still very big, you just have to diet down, it would be too easy
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: The Squadfather on April 09, 2007, 08:54:18 AM
that front double biceps shot of Bob Chick is unreal, bodybuilding perfection.
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on April 09, 2007, 08:54:26 AM
Very good physique...

And you think If you jacked up the juice, you would have been a pro? Come on bro.....



Don't know, we will never know, but there are alot of other pro's with worse genetics!
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: benjamin pearson on April 09, 2007, 08:56:55 AM
Don't know, we will never know, but there are alot of other pro's with worse genetics!

Awesome physique!

and Bob you look great in the front double bi shot
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: mesmorph78 on April 09, 2007, 09:00:10 AM
Very good physique...

And you think If you jacked up the juice, you would have been a pro? Come on bro.....


hello bob.. i have never spoke to you personally.. i respect your physique...
but i have to ask.. this why could intenseone not be pro?
when we have guys like kamali... for example who is pro..
???
i think you are wrong here... intodays current climate of pro's...
it doesnt take any special genetics to be pro...
just lots of drugs..
i see no reason what soever why intensone juding on that pic couldnt be pro...
and a damn good one at that.
just my 2 cents
..
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Chick on April 09, 2007, 09:01:26 AM
Don't know, we will never know, but there are alot of other pro's with worse genetics!

seriously...you had ave. genetics at best...nothing bad, nothing great...to keep insisting you would have been a pro is ridiculous. You wouldn't have. Quit carrying that giant chip on you shoulder and accept the fact that you just didnt have what it takes....

there is no shame that you tried and failed...only in blaming lack of gear for it.
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: benjamin pearson on April 09, 2007, 09:01:58 AM
seriously...you had ave. genetics at best...nothing bad, nothing great...to keep insisting you would have been a pro is ridiculous. You wouldn't have. Quit carrying that giant chip on you shoulder and accept the fact that you just didnt have what it takes....

haha owned!
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Chick on April 09, 2007, 09:07:19 AM
hello bob.. i have never spoke to you personally.. i respect your physique...
but i have to ask.. this why could intenseone not be pro?
when we have guys like kamali... for example who is pro..
???
i think you are wrong here... intodays current climate of pro's...
it doesnt take any special genetics to be pro...
just lots of drugs..
i see no reason what soever why intensone juding on that pic couldnt be pro...
and a damn good one at that.
just my 2 cents
..


Well...lets assume everyone at the national level is taking gear...it's a level playing field. What do you think seperates the winners from the losers?

 Gear doesnt give you a small waist, or broad shoulders, or sweeping thighs...or great symmetry.


Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: benjamin pearson on April 09, 2007, 09:08:40 AM

Well...lets assume everyone at the national level is taking gear...it's a level playing field. What do you think seperates the winners from the losers?

 Gear doesnt give you a small waist, or broad shoulders, or sweeping thighs...or great symmetry.




what about guys like kamily or kavacas? Their wastes are the size of their shoulders?
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Chick on April 09, 2007, 09:19:08 AM
what about guys like kamily or kavacas? Their wastes are the size of their shoulders?

kovacs had a much better physique when he was an amateur...if anything he showed exactly waht MORE gear does to a physique....he also turned pro via the Canadian route...if he had to win the Nats or the USA, he would still be an amateur.

King had a small waist...it only got bigger after the fact...the bigger he got, bigger the waist gets, not unlike anyone else. Notice how much better he looked as the season went on last year, and he dropped down.
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Colossus_1986 on April 09, 2007, 09:34:36 AM
kovacs had a much better physique when he was an amateur...if anything he showed exactly waht MORE gear does to a physique....he also turned pro via the Canadian route...if he had to win the Nats or the USA, he would still be an amateur.

King had a small waist...it only got bigger after the fact...the bigger he got, bigger the waist gets, not unlike anyone else. Notice how much better he looked as the season went on last year, and he dropped down.

so what's your point? you saying that it's easy turning pro in Canada?
Not too many USA and Nationals winners went on to make a big splash these last few years...
Chris (the bodybuilding drop-out) Cook
Capriese (never did anything ) Murray
Richard (alot of hype ) Jones
Jason Arntz
Derik Farnsworth
Garett Downing
get the point??
the list goes on and on... If the nationals are so "tough" then clearly these past guys, who all got their pro-cards from there, should be top-pro's right?  ::)
PS- i'm not defending Kovacs, he's a monstrosity,
just dont diss Canadian Nationals like it's an easy way to turn pro, because its not.
1 or 2 pro-cards every YEAR, thats it!
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Pet shop boys on April 09, 2007, 09:41:14 AM
No...when you have great GENETICS...anything works.

When you have mediocre genetics..like you do..even the gear won't get you to the pro's. You still havent figured it out yet, huh?

If that's the conclusion you get,after over 25 years in b.b,
you are living in brutal denial .


Woooshhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on April 09, 2007, 09:41:57 AM
why not get in shape NOW, take pictures, and use those new pictures to prove your point
the past is the past

you are still very big, you just have to diet down, it would be too easy

I have no desire to get into that kind of shape just to prove a point, it's more difficult than you realize.
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: pumpster on April 09, 2007, 09:42:27 AM
If that's the conclusion you get,after over 25 years in b.b,
you are living in brutal denial .


Woooshhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!

Speaking of denial, how are you sure of this?
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: benjamin pearson on April 09, 2007, 09:43:28 AM
kovacs had a much better physique when he was an amateur...if anything he showed exactly waht MORE gear does to a physique....he also turned pro via the Canadian route...if he had to win the Nats or the USA, he would still be an amateur.

King had a small waist...it only got bigger after the fact...the bigger he got, bigger the waist gets, not unlike anyone else. Notice how much better he looked as the season went on last year, and he dropped down.

thanks for the answer I agree
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Chick on April 09, 2007, 09:47:43 AM
so what's your point? you saying that it's easy turning pro in Canada?
Not too many USA and Nationals winners went on to make a big splash these last few years...
Chris (the bodybuilding drop-out) Cook
Capriese (never did anything ) Murray
Richard (alot of hype ) Jones
Jason Arntz
Derik Farnsworth
Garett Downing
get the point??
the list goes on and on... If the nationals are so "tough" then clearly these past guys, who all got their pro-cards from there, should be top-pro's right?  ::)
PS- i'm not defending Kovacs, he's a monstrosity,
just dont diss Canadian Nationals like it's an easy way to turn pro, because its not.
1 or 2 pro-cards every YEAR, thats it!

Nobody is "dissing" Canadian BB....but to compare the level to that of the USA's or Nationals is ludicrous. BTW...you mention a few names, but fail to realize we have a lot MORE pro's...there are only so many "best in the world" so numbers wise, of course they'll be more names to NOT make it.

name me the last pro to come out of Canada that has done anything of significance?


Here's a few names for you:

Phil Heath
Toney Freeman
Johnny Jackson
Branch Warren
Mark Dugdale
Desmond Miller
etc
etc
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on April 09, 2007, 09:50:32 AM
seriously...you had ave. genetics at best...nothing bad, nothing great...to keep insisting you would have been a pro is ridiculous. You wouldn't have. Quit carrying that giant chip on you shoulder and accept the fact that you just didnt have what it takes....

there is no shame that you tried and failed...only in blaming lack of gear for it.

I think you missed my point, I know full and well I have just average genetics and I have flaws just like everyone else and I am not blaming it on the gear (or lack there of) I blame most of on lack of desire rather than lack of gear, and if I were to have turned pro during that time, it would have been in the lower classes more than likely as a middleweight, but if I were to compete now I would probably be at the top of the Lt.Hvys or low end on the Heavies.
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: gh15 on April 09, 2007, 10:12:58 AM
ill say one sentence about the subject

in general,,a guy with  the potentilal to become a pro will look jacked before he gets on hormones,,i noticed in usa that you like to laugh at the ymca,,,but if you notice those christian boys there,, some of them got a natural physiqe that have the potential to go far,,i have been to coulple ymcas in the usa and i always find good % of guys there to have very good natural phsyiqe,,dont know why,,guess the body is their temple :D

wait this is more then one sentence,,but we all know me and english are no friends ;)
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on April 09, 2007, 10:17:41 AM
ill say one sentence about the subject

in general,,a guy with  the potentilal to become a pro will look jacked before he gets on hormones,,i noticed in usa that you like to laugh at the ymca,,,but if you notice those christian boys there,, some of them got a natural physiqe that have the potential to go far,,i have been to coulple ymcas in the usa and i always find good % of guys there to have very good natural phsyiqe,,dont know why,,guess the body is their temple :D

wait this is more then one sentence,,but we all know me and english are no friends ;)

Huh :-\??
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: dr.chimps on April 09, 2007, 10:20:08 AM
ill say one sentence about the subject

in general,,a guy with  the potentilal to become a pro will look jacked before he gets on hormones,,i noticed in usa that you like to laugh at the ymca,,,but if you notice those christian boys there,, some of them got a natural physiqe that have the potential to go far,,i have been to coulple ymcas in the usa and i always find good % of guys there to have very good natural phsyiqe,,dont know why,,guess the body is their temple :D

wait this is more then one sentence,,but we all know me and english are no friends ;)
You protest too much, methinks.  ;)
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Pet shop boys on April 09, 2007, 10:22:13 AM
Speaking of denial, how are you sure of this?

1- Read the question that started this topic.

The Advice of the Pro is to train with proper form in mags and dvd's....yet when you see them train they show u otherwise...
Drug is the factor!! they can quit the drug and train "Smarter" and eat "healthy" yet they will look like shit in a matter of weeks.

2- If youre a bb on drugs competing for over 5-6 years and don't get your pro card you have crappy genetics.
plain and simple!
look at guys like Gaspari,Flex Wheler,Padilla,Haney,Paris,Robinson,Levrone,Shawn Ray,Oliva,Arnold,Labrada, etc,most of this bbers became pro In a shorter period of 5 years of trying while on the "sauce".

When you see guys competing for over 7,8 or even 10 years and still not getting  Pro status Its clear they are far from "genetic material" so when these  "perseverant folks" keep going after that long period of time i'd say it's a matter of Drug and desire but not genetics...because the potential is just not there.

woshhhhhhhhhhh
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: mesmorph78 on April 09, 2007, 10:22:18 AM

Well...lets assume everyone at the national level is taking gear...it's a level playing field. What do you think seperates the winners from the losers?

 Gear doesnt give you a small waist, or broad shoulders, or sweeping thighs...or great symmetry.



agreed.... but intenseone does have a small waiste in those pictures...
..
chris cook.. matt duval... kamali...
if you look a flex first picures when he ws a teen if he had come on here and said he was gonna be a pro.. he would have been mocked.. same with your picture.. and 90% of the human population.. be honest
true genetic freaks.. bertil fox... coleman victor richards.. and dillet... those i would say have great genes... or out of the world.... genes...  but on the @ordinary pro ... i dont see how that is unobtainable to a guy with a build like intenseones
...
because to my eyes there are a lot of pros who he has better natural genetics than..
and thats being 100%... honest

Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Chick on April 09, 2007, 10:23:15 AM
Huh :-\??

He's saying that the physique that you're showing in the pics, would have had to have been natural in order for you to have had a shot at the pro's....basically. it took you being on the gear just to look like that....

Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: pumpster on April 09, 2007, 10:23:30 AM
1-Read the question that started this topic.

The Advice of the Pro is to train with proper form in mags and dvd's....yet when you see them train they show u other wise...
Drug is the factor they can quit the drug and train "Smarter" and eat "healthy" yet they will look like shit in a matter of week.

2-If youre a bb on drugs competing for over 5-6 years and don't get your pro card you have crappy genetics.
plain and simple!
look at guys like Gaspari,Flex Wheler,Padilla,Haney,Paris,Robinson,Levrone,Shawn Ray,Oliva,Arnold,Labrada, etc,most of this bbers became pro In a shorter period of 5 years of trying while on the "sauce".

When you see guys competing for over 7,8 or even 10 years and still not getting  Pro status Its clear they are far from "genetic material" so when these  "perseverant folks" keep going after that long period of time i'd say it's a matter of Drug and desire but not genetics...because the potential is just not there.

woshhhhhhhhhhh

Actually the original title was modified. You were late. wooooooooooooshhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Whatever form's used doesn't necessarily relate to drug use, you're confusing cause & effect. Wrong correlation. Most of the fundamentals don't change, and i'm sure pros are amused when informed that they do.

Same with longer-term guys who don't get Pro status: there are multiple reasons, not simply the ones you've decided matter.
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on April 09, 2007, 10:25:19 AM
1- Read the question that started this topic.

The Advice of the Pro is to train with proper form in mags and dvd's....yet when you see them train they show u otherwise...
Drug is the factor!! they can quit the drug and train "Smarter" and eat "healthy" yet they will look like shit in a matter of weeks.

2- If youre a bb on drugs competing for over 5-6 years and don't get your pro card you have crappy genetics.
plain and simple!
look at guys like Gaspari,Flex Wheler,Padilla,Haney,Paris,Robinson,Levrone,Shawn Ray,Oliva,Arnold,Labrada, etc,most of this bbers became pro In a shorter period of 5 years of trying while on the "sauce".

When you see guys competing for over 7,8 or even 10 years and still not getting  Pro status Its clear they are far from "genetic material" so when these  "perseverant folks" keep going after that long period of time i'd say it's a matter of Drug and desire but not genetics...because the potential is just not there.

woshhhhhhhhhhh

No offence, but I wouldn't put Gaspari at the top of the bodybuilding gene pool.
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Pet shop boys on April 09, 2007, 10:28:16 AM
Actually the original title was modified. wooooooooooooshhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Whatever form's used doesn't necessarily relate to drug use, you're confusing cause & effect. Wrong correlation.

Same with longer-term pros who don't get Pro status: there are multiple reasons not simply the ones you've decided matter.

 
I'm not confused,I didn't bring the "Gear or Genetics"talk  to this thread... i'm just playing alone in this thread full of naive friends.


Woooooshhhhhhh
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Chick on April 09, 2007, 10:28:49 AM
Actually the original title was modified. wooooooooooooshhhhhhhhhh hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

Whatever form's used doesn't necessarily relate to drug use, you're confusing cause & effect. Wrong correlation.

Same with longer-term pros who don't get Pro status: there are multiple reasons not simply the ones you've decided matter.

Exactly....Toney Freeman, Leo Ingram, myself...there have been many with the genetics, etc. that took longer....it certainly wasn't due to gear.
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: pumpster on April 09, 2007, 10:29:11 AM

I'm not confused,I didn't bring the "Gear or Genetics"talk  to this thread... i'm just playing alone in this thread full of naive friends.


Woooooshhhhhhh

Drop the assumptions, you're on the wrong track..

woooooooooooooooooooshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Pet shop boys on April 09, 2007, 10:31:03 AM
No offence, but I wouldn't put Gaspari at the top of the bodybuilding gene pool.

Agree, but nobody could prevent him from becoming a PRO when he tried at a young age.


Woooooshhhhhhhhhh
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Pet shop boys on April 09, 2007, 10:33:49 AM
Exactly....Toney Freeman, Leo Ingram, myself...there have been many with the genetics, etc. that took longer....it certainly wasn't due to gear.

It certainly wasn't due to genetics either.


Woooooshhhhhhhh
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: gh15 on April 09, 2007, 10:34:01 AM
what i said in broken english was that a pro potential will already have 17-18 inch arms before he touches the gear,,he will already have sculpted developed delts and thick wide full chest before he touches gear,,and HE WILL NEVER BE ALL ARMS,,he might be "all arms" when you compare him to other pros.. but each and every muscle on the individual's physiqe will be developed,,yes even calves,,you may think they are small but only because you compare them to other pros,,

now you must understand that you dont have to be huge to win a pro card,,you need to have the best combination of lean muscle mass,,,,muscle shape,,cuts/definition and symetry/proportions

when you have all that built in and won your pro card then you can build on it size wize! some build it good like dexter jackson and some build it less good like kamali,,

each and every bodybuilder who won a pro card had his physiqe sliced and judged to the t by numerous assholes,,and bodybuilding judges do not afraid to put you right in your place no matter how hard you worked and how many drugs you took

each and every bodybuilder who won a pro card had something uniqe to his physiqe to begin with BEFORE TOUCHING HORMONES

im hungry bye
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Pet shop boys on April 09, 2007, 10:49:21 AM
The point is that you could try forever to become a pro,  i mean it's major expense to spend $$ and getting nada in return) but somewhere alone the line you will face a competition where you'll find a poor lineup with guys probably 10 or more years trying to b pro...and endup going home with the trophy.

Is not as complicated as many around here wants to see it,  it's easy to spot who has genetics and who doesn't, after all there's not alot of people trying to be a "pro bodybuilder" out there....

Take for example baseball, if you want to make the team for just an amateur level (AAA )not PRO you'll have to face over 600 to 800 players every year! and if youre lucky with extremelly good potential and talented you can play in Japan or latin America league before making it as a pro!


Wooooooooooshhhhhhhhhhh!
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Colossus_1986 on April 09, 2007, 11:00:47 AM
Nobody is "dissing" Canadian BB....but to compare the level to that of the USA's or Nationals is ludicrous. BTW...you mention a few names, but fail to realize we have a lot MORE pro's...there are only so many "best in the world" so numbers wise, of course they'll be more names to NOT make it.

name me the last pro to come out of Canada that has done anything of significance?


Here's a few names for you:

Phil Heath
Toney Freeman
Johnny Jackson
Branch Warren
Mark Dugdale
Desmond Miller
etc
etc


USA is only like 5x the population of canada, if not more, it's only normal you'd have more people coming up through the nationals.

The last Few Mr.Canada's are not crappy by any means:
Simon Voyer
Mike Asiedu
Fouad Abiad
Frank McGrath
it's just not easy to get exposure when you're canadian... :-\
MD and flex cover nationals all the time and hype up the soon-to-be pro's the same doesn't go on in Canada.
what can you do.... :-\
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: XFACTOR on April 09, 2007, 12:59:29 PM
ill say one sentence about the subject

in general,,a guy with  the potentilal to become a pro will look jacked before he gets on hormones,,i noticed in usa that you like to laugh at the ymca,,,but if you notice those christian boys there,, some of them got a natural physiqe that have the potential to go far,,i have been to coulple ymcas in the usa and i always find good % of guys there to have very good natural phsyiqe,,dont know why,,guess the body is their temple :D

wait this is more then one sentence,,but we all know me and english are no friends ;)

Ddi you just say you go to the YMCA to look a little boys in the shower when you "go to USA"?
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: The Squadfather on April 09, 2007, 01:02:06 PM
I think Mr.I has great genetics. His muscle shape is great.
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=121306.0;attach=136491;image)
i agree, he looked fantastic there.
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: XFACTOR on April 09, 2007, 01:07:59 PM
No offence, but I wouldn't put Gaspari at the top of the bodybuilding gene pool.

What was your cycle like when you looked like that?  You look awesome there. 
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Knives on April 09, 2007, 01:41:42 PM
I think Mr.I has great genetics. His muscle shape is great.
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=121306.0;attach=136491;image)

true, but bob and gh15 said that to go pro he should look like that before using gear
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Saskbb on April 09, 2007, 01:43:40 PM
Mr I you had a very classic look to you when you hit the stage.  Frank Zane like, but today you have to either be 220 and 5 6 with a 27 inch waist or 260-280 and 5 10 waist size what every as long as you suck it in on stage.  

Personally I like the look of the 80's better than today but that is the reality of today's pro level.  There is no way in hell Mr I would have the frame to pack on that kind of beef.  Personally I think he is pleased today that he didn't try because it would not be worth the risk. Plus he would look aweful if he packed on 50 more pounds.

Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: mesmorph78 on April 09, 2007, 01:48:11 PM
true, but bob and gh15 said that to go pro he should look like that before using gear
that is horsehit..
i think smetimes pro's would like to have other people think they are supermen.. but take it from me... and i do have good genes they are not.. afew of them yes.. extraordinaery ie coleman.... victor richards and dillet.. are walkin muscle building machines...
....
i mean look at young pics of nasser and.....
dorian.. im sure if bob saw those pics now and the were unknown and they said they could be pro he would say the same...


Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Cap on April 09, 2007, 02:25:51 PM
I say this next comment with respect....Tom Prince was a swimmer before he began BBing.  Competitive swimmers aren't mass monsters, with their training styles or not.  I'm sure it was easier for him to build but I think the drugs do play a large part, with anyone.  I mean, look at JOJ off cycle.

Back to my original point, I think that the articles presented in FLEX compared to ACTUAL practice is different.  It seems Levrone is the last one who did full reps on upper body and Milos for lower body.
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: The_Punisher on April 09, 2007, 02:27:55 PM
why aren't every John doe in the NPC grab a pro card if it's all drugs ???
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Knives on April 09, 2007, 03:41:02 PM
that is horsehit..
i think smetimes pro's would like to have other people think they are supermen.. but take it from me... and i do have good genes they are not.. afew of them yes.. extraordinaery ie coleman.... victor richards and dillet.. are walkin muscle building machines...
....
i mean look at young pics of nasser and.....
dorian.. im sure if bob saw those pics now and the were unknown and they said they could be pro he would say the same...




good points

look at markus ruhl at 19
(http://www.markus-ruehl.de/uploads/pics/19911997_19j_01.jpg)
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Earl1972 on April 09, 2007, 03:57:15 PM
seriously...you had ave. genetics at best...nothing bad, nothing great...to keep insisting you would have been a pro is ridiculous. You wouldn't have. Quit carrying that giant chip on you shoulder and accept the fact that you just didnt have what it takes....

there is no shame that you tried and failed...only in blaming lack of gear for it.

haha owned 8)

E
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on April 09, 2007, 04:10:31 PM
haha owned 8)

E

His (Chicks) are about as average as mine........so no, not owned!
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on April 09, 2007, 04:11:50 PM
What was your cycle like when you looked like that?  You look awesome there. 

1/2cc Deca per week and 4 maxibolin per day.

For the record, the pics that Joe Valdez took, I was clean!
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Stavios on April 09, 2007, 04:14:59 PM
what is maxibolin  ???
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on April 09, 2007, 04:15:25 PM
what is maxibolin  ???

It's like anavar.
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Tamer Razor on April 09, 2007, 04:17:25 PM
His (Chicks) are about as average as mine........so no, not owned!

You had a Great physique. But your assumption that more Gear would make you a PRO is Absurd to say the least. Every body COULD, WOULD, IF.....let's just stop with this DAY DREAMING ....
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: The Squadfather on April 09, 2007, 04:18:40 PM
there's no way Joe could be a pro TODAY but i think he colud have been one in the mid to late 70's.
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on April 09, 2007, 04:21:29 PM
there's no way Joe could be a pro TODAY but i think he colud have been one in the mid to late 70's.

No way today.......I'm not that stupid........mid 80's possibly, but remember, it would have been in the lower classes.
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: The Squadfather on April 09, 2007, 04:22:24 PM
No way today.......I'm not that stupid........mid 80's possibly, but remember, it would have been in the lower classes.
yeah like i said man you looked great, every bit as good as Zane IMO.
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: BartBelgium on April 09, 2007, 04:29:41 PM
thnx for the pics chick
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on April 09, 2007, 04:40:35 PM
You had a Great physique. But your assumption that more Gear would make you a PRO is Absurd to say the least. Every body COULD, WOULD, IF.....let's just stop with this DAY DREAMING ....

Day dream about what? It was never my wish.
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: alexxx on April 09, 2007, 04:52:02 PM
Mr. Intenseone is no mr. Olympia but he had shape and proportions which I guess make Bob angry cause he never had symmetry.

I am surprised Bob turned pro with average genetics. He would make a better rower or some other sissy sport where you cover yourself up.
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Mr. Intenseone on April 09, 2007, 05:03:57 PM
Mr. Intenseone is no mr. Olympia but he had shape and proportions which I guess make Bob angry cause he never had symmetry.

I am surprised Bob turned pro with average genetics. He would make a better rower or some other sissy sport where you cover yourself up.

Oh shit.........that was harsh :o!
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: Stavios on April 09, 2007, 05:31:10 PM
Mr. Intenseone is no mr. Olympia but he had shape and proportions which I guess make Bob angry cause he never had symmetry.

I am surprised Bob turned pro with average genetics. He would make a better rower or some other sissy sport where you cover yourself up.

Bob owns you, girly man !
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: alexxx on April 09, 2007, 05:42:43 PM
Bob owns you, girly man !

Only thing he consistantly owns is himself. With less then stellar markings he did succeed to suck up enough to finally win a masters show.. ::) WOOHOO ::)
Title: Re: Pros and training advice
Post by: omg on April 10, 2007, 04:03:07 AM
what i said in broken english was that a pro potential will already have 17-18 inch arms before he touches the gear,,he will already have sculpted developed delts and thick wide full chest before he touches gear,,and HE WILL NEVER BE ALL ARMS,,he might be "all arms" when you compare him to other pros.. but each and every muscle on the individual's physiqe will be developed,,yes even calves,,you may think they are small but only because you compare them to other pros,,

now you must understand that you dont have to be huge to win a pro card,,you need to have the best combination of lean muscle mass,,,,muscle shape,,cuts/definition and symetry/proportions

when you have all that built in and won your pro card then you can build on it size wize! some build it good like dexter jackson and some build it less good like kamali,,

each and every bodybuilder who won a pro card had his physiqe sliced and judged to the t by numerous assholes,,and bodybuilding judges do not afraid to put you right in your place no matter how hard you worked and how many drugs you took

each and every bodybuilder who won a pro card had something uniqe to his physiqe to begin with BEFORE TOUCHING HORMONES

im hungry bye

you actually have a good grip of the english knowledge, its evident from the way you type you know ur grammar, punctuations very well. but u deliberately mess it up in some sentences to make it broken english...

why do u do that gh15? r u really gary strydom? who are u? ;)