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I have to run, so forgive me if there are formatting errors on this page, but I will link this to getbig before I do so anywhere else:
http://www.bodybuildingpro.com/justinharrisinterview05122007.html
Justin is strong AS FUCKING HELL. No joke, he is nearly on Ronnie's level. I knew he was strong, but didn't know he was THAT strong.
What do you think of my interview skills? ??? I plan to be the new Ron Avidan. ;D I'm looking for feedback. Was my asking about coke a bit unprofessional?
I have to run - thanks for any feedback you may have!
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Good Job Matt.
JH comes off an intelligent fella, who doesn't take himself too seriously.
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I think Matt has a thing for young, strong, 5'9ish men
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Good Job Matt.
JH comes off an intelligent fella, who doesn't take himself too seriously.
Yep, he does. Very intelligent - his nutrition disc in his DVD is excellent. Also if you check up on some of his posts here on getbig you will see how well he articulates himself.
I think Matt has a thing for young, strong, 5'9ish men
He says he's 5'9, but closer to 5'10.6. ;D Truth is, I think some bodybuilders reduce their height for cosmetic reasons, since 5'9 and 265 sounds more impressive than 5'11 and 265. 5'11 is almost "too tall" for a bodybuilder and may be looked at as such in competition. Just my theory though.
Justin and Steve's strength impresses the hell out of me though, but Justin is ahead of Steve and close to Ronnie at his peak (no joke).
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Awesome interview. Good job, Matt. Justin is a really cool guy.
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5ft 10 265lbs sounds huge to me. personally i like the look of taller bbers. sure it takes longer to look thick but when they fill out there frame i think the longer lines look better.
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Yep, he does. Very intelligent - his nutrition disc in his DVD is excellent. Also if you check up on some of his posts here on getbig you will see how well he articulates himself.
He says he's fine nine, but closer to 5'10.6. ;D
I was laser measured at the 2001 NFL combines at 5' 10.6" EXACTLY.
That's some serious height guessing ability if you took that off the top of your head.
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I was laser measured at the 2001 NFL combines at 5' 10.6" EXACTLY.
That's some serious height guessing ability if you took that off the top of your head.
you went to the Combines? you must have been a damn good college football player.
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Justin, where'd u play college football? Not michigan, I hope!!!
Also, why didn't you to go to the nfl?
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Justin, where'd u play college football? Not michigan, I hope!!!
Also, why didn't you to go to the nfl?
The NFL wasn't in the cards. I had a very good run for my situation.
I was a two time Division III All-American. In 2001, I was the pre-season defensive national MVP.
I tested out well at the combines.
I benched 225lbs 40 times, had a 36" vertical, and ran around 4.7 in the 40. My times and skills were "pro caliber" as a defensive end (which is what I was), but in the end, at 5'10," there were 10,000 other guys with AT LEAST as good of skills who were 6'5".
I had a great time at the combines though. It was at Ohio State's indoor facility. It was just amazing to see the speed of some of the faster guys. Totally unreal.
a 4.5 guy will beat a 4.7 guy by 10 yards in the 40.....there were a few 4.3 guys there. The speed difference at that level is unbelievable. Those guys were beating FAST players by 15 yards in the 40.
The top guys get private try-outs, so for the most part, it was just us dreamers hoping to turn in a freak performance to get noticed.
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cool interview !
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The NFL wasn't in the cards. I had a very good run for my situation.
I was a two time Division III All-American. In 2001, I was the pre-season defensive national MVP.
I tested out well at the combines.
I benched 225lbs 40 times, had a 36" vertical, and ran around 4.7 in the 40. My times and skills were "pro caliber" as a defensive end (which is what I was), but in the end, at 5'10," there were 10,000 other guys with AT LEAST as good of skills who were 6'5".
I had a great time at the combines though. It was at Ohio State's indoor facility. It was just amazing to see the speed of some of the faster guys. Totally unreal.
a 4.5 guy will beat a 4.7 guy by 10 yards in the 40.....there were a few 4.3 guys there. The speed difference at that level is unbelievable. Those guys were beating FAST players by 15 yards in the 40.
The top guys get private try-outs, so for the most part, it was just us dreamers hoping to turn in a freak performance to get noticed.
Were you using steroids at that time?
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Besides Football, powerlifting and bodybuilding, little do you guys know that Justin has a record of 0-0 with one knockout to his credit in MMA. How did that happen? He knocked the guy out in the dressing room for giving him some lip.
I saw the studies he came forward with (via the 2 to 1 to 1 Leucine to Iso to Valine ratio) and the design he put behind his product Anatrop--much respect as I know a boatload of top people are talking about it and using it http://www.troponinsupplements.com/ (including quite a few people on my roster)
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Tropin, you bring up an interesing topic!
on the defensive side of the ball, it is very difficult to be under 6'0". Today, more and more they are drafting tall and fast wide receivers (6'3"+) . On the only place that someone under 6'0" could make the NFL is as a rubbing back
today in the NFL these guys are true genetic freaks, big, strong and with world class speed
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Justin is a great guy, sincere person, and a devoted father. He is very insightful and I wish him continued success!
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justin seems like a breath of fresh air to me. well spoken, educated and interesting! he and i were in the same class at the juniors in 2005 and i remember seeing him there.
also, matt c, dont second guess your interview style. your questions are good. not the usual crap. makes for interesting reading.
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I saw the studies he came forward with (via the 2 to 1 to 1 Leucine to Iso to Valine ratio) and the design he put behind his product Anatrop--much respect as I know a boatload of top people are talking about it and using it http://www.troponinsupplements.com/ (including quite a few people on my roster)
LOL I thought you were kidding but damn, he really has a supp named Anatrop! LMAO! Is it more potent than MT Anatorp? That shit is wicked strong, don't know if I could hadle AnaTrop!!
Can you stack this with Waxy Maize?
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informative and good interview. different questions & follow-ups. his candid honesty is refreshing and i appreciate his self-taught wisdom.
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Tropin, you bring up an interesing topic!
on the defensive side of the ball, it is very difficult to be under 6'0". Today, more and more they are drafting tall and fast wide receivers (6'3"+) . On the only place that someone under 6'0" could make the NFL is as a rubbing back
today in the NFL these guys are true genetic freaks, big, strong and with world class speed
totally agreed, that's where the REAL genetic freaks are the NFL, i've never understood how someone who is under 6 feet tall can call themselves a genetic freak, hahahahaa, it's laughable.
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ricky williams might be a genetic freak
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The NFL wasn't in the cards. I had a very good run for my situation.
I was a two time Division III All-American. In 2001, I was the pre-season defensive national MVP.
I tested out well at the combines.
I benched 225lbs 40 times, had a 36" vertical, and ran around 4.7 in the 40. My times and skills were "pro caliber" as a defensive end (which is what I was), but in the end, at 5'10," there were 10,000 other guys with AT LEAST as good of skills who were 6'5".
I had a great time at the combines though. It was at Ohio State's indoor facility. It was just amazing to see the speed of some of the faster guys. Totally unreal.
a 4.5 guy will beat a 4.7 guy by 10 yards in the 40.....there were a few 4.3 guys there. The speed difference at that level is unbelievable. Those guys were beating FAST players by 15 yards in the 40.
The top guys get private try-outs, so for the most part, it was just us dreamers hoping to turn in a freak performance to get noticed.
The NFL Combine is held in Indianapolis, IN EVERY year. What you attended was a most likely a "Pro Day" which every major university has.
BTW... a 4.5 is no where near 10 yards diff from a 4.7
a "10th" in the 40 yard dash is about 1 foot in actual diff. MArtin Rooney Discusses this in his speed DVD for combine prep. http://www.parisischool.com/programs/combine.asp
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"I think it is a "true" training DVD. There is no shirtless training, no "you should see how much I lift in the offseason," no cables, or anything like that. It is two up and coming NPC bodybuilders showing exactly what we do in the offseason to try to improve."
with all due respect Justin.................. ...if you looked like Jay Cutler you would probably train with your shirt off too
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Tropin, you bring up an interesing topic!
on the defensive side of the ball, it is very difficult to be under 6'0". Today, more and more they are drafting tall and fast wide receivers (6'3"+) . On the only place that someone under 6'0" could make the NFL is as a rubbing back
today in the NFL these guys are true genetic freaks, big, strong and with world class speed
This thread alone is proof as to the level of understanding bodybuilders have requarding pro football.
I know MANY corner backs who "made it" just fine in the NFL. and are UNDER 6' http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/492951
BTW.... Vick called, he wanted to know if you will be the team " rubbing back"
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You guys haven't made a lot of comments on Justin's powerlifting total:
2,149 lbs
Can you believe that? :o
I will assume that at absolute most, Ronnie's total may have been 2,300. If I'm not mistaken, Johnnie O. Jackson hit 2,172 in a 2002 meet.
The reality of this is that it puts Justin as one of the strongest bodybuilders competing today - and ever for that matter.
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Inspiring guy, not for nothing we labelled him as Squad approved. a very hard worker, lot of people can learn from his work ethic.
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Thank you Matt.
I had a great time at the powerlifting meet, and can't wait to give it another go.
If anyone here is interested in powerlifting, and doesn't yet know about the site, www.elitefts.com is a good site devoted to powerlifting, and the strength sports.
I'm on the Q&A panel there, should anyone want to ask me a nutrition question directly.
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Thank you Matt.
I had a great time at the powerlifting meet, and can't wait to give it another go.
If anyone here is interested in powerlifting, and doesn't yet know about the site, www.elitefts.com is a good site devoted to powerlifting, and the strength sports.
I'm on the Q&A panel there, should anyone want to ask me a nutrition question directly.
Good to have you here, man!
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This is why mayhem approved doesn't mean anything compared to squad approved. Although both boards have their vices, you can be sure that if getbig endorses anyone it is for a damn good reason. Getting over 2,000 at a meet is something that a lot of people couldn't do with all the training and drugs in the world. That is some sick poundage.
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Justins strength is very impressive and he seems like a competitive guy, however, after seeing some of his recent pix I believe the powerlifting or strength type training has not done a great amount of benefit to his physique from last year.
He is a good thick bodybuilder, but in bodybuilding there is a point were that become a hinderance and not a benifit.
The muscle begin to have a "plain" look. They do have density, but lack the real quality lots of reps bring to a bodybuilding physique.
A bodybuilder that uses heavy weights but always maintains a higher repetition scheme will usually posses a look that JUMPS oput when the muscle flex.
A power bodybuilder will usually posses a physique that looks dense and thick but does little when flexed and lacks the jump of the higher reps trained guy. The lumbars are usually too thick and over shadow the rest of the back.... The glutes get too "round" and don't have the angled shape, the arms get a plain, blocky look and the body in general lacks detail, not the detail that comes from dieting just detail and depth of separation (shoulders, etc) that comes from more reps.
All that with the understanding that EVERYONE should develop a physique with heavy weights and basic movements, but once you established that you must move on and remember you are a bodybuilder and it is NOT about challenging yourself with max weight every time you are in a gym.
With this said, Justin is a very good bodybuilder, I'm just refering to the recent pix and the year of training or since the last pix I saw of him.
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Justins strength is very impressive and he seems like a competitive guy, however, after seeing some of his recent pix I believe the powerlifting or strength type training has not done a great amount of benefit to his physique from last year.
He is a good thick bodybuilder, but in bodybuilding there is a point were that become a hinderance and not a benifit.
The muscle begin to have a "plain" look. They do have density, but lack the real quality lots of reps bring to a bodybuilding physique.
A bodybuilder that uses heavy weights but always maintains a higher repetition scheme will usually posses a look that JUMPS oput when the muscle flex.
A power bodybuilder will usually posses a physique that looks dense and thick but does little when flexed and lacks the jump of the higher reps trained guy. The lumbars are usually too thick and over shadow the rest of the back....
All that with the understanding that EVERYONE should develop a physique with heavy weights and basic movements, but once you established that you must move on and remember you are a bodybuilder and it is NOT about challenging yourself with max weight every time you are in a gym.
With this said, Justin is a very good bodybuilder, I'm just refering to the recent pix and the year of training or since the last pix I saw of him.
::)
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Hey Dave hows it going? i just posted some brazilian ass in the female bodybuilder thread!
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Hey Dave hows it going? i just posted some brazilian ass in the female bodybuilder thread!
where is the thread stud?
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http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=149430.150 (http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=149430.150)
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Justins strength is very impressive and he seems like a competitive guy, however, after seeing some of his recent pix I believe the powerlifting or strength type training has not done a great amount of benefit to his physique from last year.
He is a good thick bodybuilder, but in bodybuilding there is a point were that become a hinderance and not a benifit.
The muscle begin to have a "plain" look. They do have density, but lack the real quality lots of reps bring to a bodybuilding physique.
A bodybuilder that uses heavy weights but always maintains a higher repetition scheme will usually posses a look that JUMPS oput when the muscle flex.
A power bodybuilder will usually posses a physique that looks dense and thick but does little when flexed and lacks the jump of the higher reps trained guy. The lumbars are usually too thick and over shadow the rest of the back.... The glutes get too "round" and don't have the angled shape, the arms get a plain, blocky look and the body in general lacks detail, not the detail that comes from dieting just detail and depth of separation (shoulders, etc) that comes from more reps.
All that with the understanding that EVERYONE should develop a physique with heavy weights and basic movements, but once you established that you must move on and remember you are a bodybuilder and it is NOT about challenging yourself with max weight every time you are in a gym.
With this said, Justin is a very good bodybuilder, I'm just refering to the recent pix and the year of training or since the last pix I saw of him.
I appreciate the well thought out comments, and constructive criticism.
The fact that I competed in a powerlifting meet may be a bit misleading however. I didn't actually train as a powerlifter for the meet.
I have been interested in powerlifting for some time, and have often thought about attempting a meet. I spoke with some powerlifters about a month before my meet, and decided to do the meet.
But, my training never changed. So, I continued my normal bodybuilding training, which admittedly is heavy, and fairly basic.
My progress has been pretty slow and steady from day one. I've gained about 10lbs a year since I started training. I've gained about 15lbs a year of contest weight since I began competiting, but that can likely be attributed to better dieting practices, and less muscle loss when dieting than extra muscle gain.
But, at the amateur level, none of us are really true 'freaks.' Those come around rarely (Phil Heath).
So, in the end it comes down to getting in shape for the show, and seeing where you stand, which is my goal for the USA's this year.
All you can really control is your conditioning. If I can nail that, I will get a good grasp on where I stand at the pro-qualifying level.
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From what I've seen you have been very successful with your conditioning and I'm sure this time will be no different.
Regardless, Justin, yes, my comments are only based on my opinion and ONLY constructive and in no way negative, thanks for seeing so.
Those weights are incredibly impressive and I only wish you luck.
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From what I've seen you have been very successful with your conditioning and I'm sure this time will be no different.
Regardless, Justin, yes, my comments are only based on my opinion and ONLY constructive and in no way negative, thanks for seeing so.
Those weights are incredibly impressive and I only wish you luck.
Thanks.
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class act all the way
Question for you Justin: When Steve got to 280 lbs for the first time how did he eat ? I am guessing that he force feeded himself with a lot of good food while adding junk over it too ?
I plan on packing on a lot of weight and force feed myself for 6-8 months after my show do you think it will be benefic ?
thanks
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troponin: your a hard worker and a strong bro. But bro, do a a high volume 5 day split instead and you will grow more . maybe that will make you go pro bro!
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class act all the way
Question for you Justin: When Steve got to 280 lbs for the first time how did he eat ? I am guessing that he force feeded himself with a lot of good food while adding junk over it too ?
I plan on packing on a lot of weight and force feed myself for 6-8 months after my show do you think it will be benefic ?
thanks
Steve can be incredibly dedicated with his diet.
Fortunately for him, he is pretty blessed in the ability to maintain a good level of bodyfat even with very high calories.
For the most part, he would have a few VERY high carb days each week. On these days, he would load up on carbs and calories, and really push things as far as food volume, and specifically carbohydrate volume.
On the other days, the carbs would be backed off slightly, protein would remain high, and he would have some 'fun' food throughout the day.
I don't believe in force feeding, especially force feeding junk.
If you're dieting, your mind is telling you how much you want to eat, but you'll feel more sane when the show is over.
I typically recommend clients go back into a good, clean, high calorie diet after a show for about 4 weeks. During this time insulin sensitivity is high, bodyfat is low, and hunger is VERY high.
This essentially means you're in an optimal environment for growth through proper eating.
After about 4 weeks of this approach, I will have people diet down for a bit, and then go into their normal offseason approach after the diet.
By this time, they will be quite lean from the diet, and much larger than if they had started their offseason work after the show.
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thanks a lot for the tips Justin !
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troponin: your a hard worker and a strong bro. But bro, do a a high volume 5 day split instead and you will grow more . maybe that will make you go pro bro!
I appreciate the advice.
I've been training for nearly 14 years. Only the last 4 have been entirely geared towards bodybuilding training, but over 14 years I've tried just about everything with training.
For me, I have to do what I enjoy. I have a lot on my plate. I still work full time, I run my nutrition business, my supplement website, work for Optimum Nutrition, write articles on occasion for musculardevelopment.com, write for elitefts.com, and try to be a good husband and father.
Training is my only "me" time each day. I have to do what I enjoy during that time. For me, that is heavy, hard training. It is the only type of training that gets me motivated to go to the gym.
I have no problem understanding that there are many different training programs that produce results, or even that my particular approach may not be the best. But, to put the most effort, and get the most return, I choose to do what I enjoy.
Even in light training with cables was shown to be the most effective form of training for hypertrophy, it wouldn't be the most effective for me, because I wouldn't enjoy training....and I wouldn't be able to put my all into it.
Again, I appreciate the comments.
I don't compete to step on stage, like anyone who is a competitor, I do it because I want to be better than before, so I will definitely consider adding more volume training to my workouts.
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I appreciate the advice.
I've been training for nearly 14 years. Only the last 4 have been entirely geared towards bodybuilding training, but over 14 years I've tried just about everything with training.
For me, I have to do what I enjoy. I have a lot on my plate. I still work full time, I run my nutrition business, my supplement website, work for Optimum Nutrition, write articles on occasion for musculardevelopment.com, write for elitefts.com, and try to be a good husband and father.
Training is my only "me" time each day. I have to do what I enjoy during that time. For me, that is heavy, hard training. It is the only type of training that gets me motivated to go to the gym.
I have no problem understanding that there are many different training programs that produce results, or even that my particular approach may not be the best. But, to put the most effort, and get the most return, I choose to do what I enjoy.
Even in light training with cables was shown to be the most effective form of training for hypertrophy, it wouldn't be the most effective for me, because I wouldn't enjoy training....and I wouldn't be able to put my all into it.
Again, I appreciate the comments.
I don't compete to step on stage, like anyone who is a competitor, I do it because I want to be better than before, so I will definitely consider adding more volume training to my workouts.
Ehh just stick with DC training and don't listen to that guy.
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troponin: your a hard worker and a strong bro. But bro, do a a high volume 5 day split instead and you will grow more . maybe that will make you go pro bro!
hahahahaha, you tell him "slaveboy", maybe he'll finally get as big as you. ;D
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mr harris: the legendary gh15 agrees with me.
use volume!
5 day split and just volumize the shit.
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Troponin,
Stop using drugs. Your cells are suffering.
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Troponin,
Stop using drugs. Your cells are suffering.
As a general statement, obviously I agree that juicing at the top amateur and professional levels are not conducive to good health per se. But as a health professional I suspect that Justin is a little more conscious of side effects than your average juicer who sticks "whatever" in his ass with no regard to the side effects. Discuss.
TA - I was also wondering what you mean when you say "all drugs" - are you implying that you would look like Justin or be as strong as him, or look or be as strong as Branch Warren if you did drugs? ???
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As a general statement, obviously I agree that juicing at the top amateur and professional levels are not conducive to good health per se. But as a health professional I suspect that Justin is a little more conscious of side effects than your average juicer who sticks "whatever" in his ass with no regard to the side effects. Discuss.
TA - I was also wondering what you mean when you say "all drugs" - are you implying that you would look like Justin or be as strong as him, or look or be as strong as Branch Warren if you did drugs? ???
I would never do drugs so that is something we would never know. With that said, there are enough drugs around and a large variety for anyone to duplicate the size of Justin Harris if they were so inclined to do so. I wouldn`t look like Justin Harris or anyone. I would look like me at 250-290 lbs plus.
Why anyone would do this to themselves is beyond me. There is no positive reason to do so health wise. Those are facts.
Now for an opinion. In my opinion, there is no drug physique I would EVER want to emulate. They all suck.
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I would never do drugs so that is something we would never know. With that said, there are enough drugs around and a large variety for anyone to duplicate the size of Justin Harris if they were so inclined to do so. I wouldn`t look like Justin Harris or anyone. I would look like me at 250-290 lbs plus.
Why anyone would do this to themselves is beyond me. There is no positive reason to do so health wise. Those are facts.
Now for an opinion. In my opinion, there is no drug physique I would EVER want to emulate. They all suck.
I don't know about that - I think Frank Zane and Bob Paris and Sami beat all naturals.
I don't think most people would be nearly as strong as Justin, even juiced to the tits.
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UPDATE for 2014
Justin Harris and Emmet Browne Train Arms
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UPDATE for 2014
Justin Harris and Emmet Browne Train Arms
Uglier and smaller. Been a productive couple of years for mr. Harris
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Are he and Kuclo still pals.
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Uglier and smaller. Been a productive couple of years for mr. Harris
To be fair he's been off mega dosing for years, and has been destroying his body with powerlifting
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He took several years off total to finish his masters degree, and didnt train at all. I just trained legs with him this morning. He is coming back slowly, super smart guy.
Chubz
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Bump for a guy who doesn't make me embarrassed to be called a "bodybuilder".
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Justin is a legend. Nutrition, coach, bodybuilder, powerlifter, etc. And excels at all... period...
Would be nice to see more pics to your innstagram justin. But with your schedule understand you're busy
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First I've heard of this guy. Impressive athlete and seems like a really good dude...
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He took several years off total to finish his masters degree, and didnt train at all. I just trained legs with him this morning. He is coming back slowly, super smart guy.
Chubz
Didn't train at all or didn't use at all?
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Didn't train at all or didn't use at all?
Both, not even TRT. This guys is super busy with a family/school/work, he just started doing prep again for people. I was talking to him today about how he managed not to do a drop or hit a weight all those years, and he said he was that busy and lost interest. I can tell you from that last video he has gotten even bigger.
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LOL I thought you were kidding but damn, he really has a supp named Anatrop! LMAO! Is it more potent than MT Anatorp? That shit is wicked strong, don't know if I could hadle AnaTrop!!
Can you stack this with Waxy Maize?
Underrated post ;D
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I think he tore his pec recently
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Justin Harris And Randy Howard Train Back And Biceps At B Strong Fitness
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Are he and Kuclo still pals.
Kuclo moved down here in dallas , a fire fighter, upped the dosages, turned pro, been in and out of divorces and relationships and married again.... Did I miss anything?
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You guys haven't made a lot of comments on Justin's powerlifting total:
2,149 lbs
Can you believe that? :o
I will assume that at absolute most, Ronnie's total may have been 2,300. If I'm not mistaken, Johnnie O. Jackson hit 2,172 in a 2002 meet.
The reality of this is that it puts Justin as one of the strongest bodybuilders competing today - and ever for that matter.
Ronnie was one strong sob but there's no way he would have hit a 2,300 raw total, Johnnie Jackson also couldn't hit 2,100+ raw, he's a great deadlifter but his press is relatively week and I don't think I've ever seen him squat heavy, unless 405 for half reps count.
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Ronnie was one strong sob but there's no way he would have hit a 2,300 raw total, Johnnie Jackson also couldn't hit 2,100+ raw, he's a great deadlifter but his press is relatively weak and I don't think I've ever seen him squat heavy, unless 405 for half reps count.
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Dude says he weighs 285lbs?
Is he 7'3" lol
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Where the hell is Matt C? I know Squad is pushing buggies at Walmart.
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This joker again? Has he even done a show since Bush was in office?