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Title: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Dave Conlon on February 15, 2008, 11:37:07 AM
News from Team Muscletech

To see Team Muscletech Superstars Gustavo Badell and Johnnie Jackson two days out from the 2008 Ironman Pro check out the following link….

http://www.muscletech.com/resources/news/index.shtml (http://www.muscletech.com/resources/news/index.shtml)

Team Muscletech wishes Gustavo Badell, Johnnie Jackson, David Henry and all the other competitors best of luck this weekend.

Stay tuned for more exciting news from Team Muscletech

(http://www.muscletech.com/resources/news/images/08_ironman/ATH_GuBade_1.jpg)

(http://www.muscletech.com/resources/news/images/08_ironman/ATH_JoJack_12.jpg)
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: m8 on February 15, 2008, 11:38:34 AM
Gustavo top 3.
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: No Patience on February 15, 2008, 11:40:01 AM
gustavos legs are weak

jonnie looks a little blurry, but i really like jonnie...hopefully he can dry out a little

both of them bury kings photos which is really hard to believe ::)
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Julio Ceasar on February 15, 2008, 11:41:46 AM
Johnny Jackson shoulders look fucking freaky! Have he always looked like that on pre contest pictures or have he been putting on some serious mass?
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Stavios on February 15, 2008, 11:43:18 AM
Holly shit !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Look at JOJ's fullness !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :o
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: candidate2025 on February 15, 2008, 11:45:32 AM
damn jonnies shoulders are looking sick...

   kamali is a joke.


gustavo might get top three if he tightens up a bit and keeps his waist in..

still got phil in #1 though
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: FLYLO on February 15, 2008, 11:49:53 AM
Too bad for Gus; he's failed to maintain what impressed us in 2003/2004.  Johnnie looks really spot on!
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Charlys69 on February 15, 2008, 11:51:30 AM
I remember that Gustavo did the pictures of his last Contest-preparation (Mr. Olympia) on the same floor,
i believe that the light there is optimal. For me he looks good in that pic, but a few days out from the Olympia he also looked better than onstage a few days later. Hope he can bring his best condition to the Ironman-Stage and not only to this floor.

Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: BDG on February 15, 2008, 11:52:23 AM
On a VERY serious note..
PLEASE view Gustavo vs King.. There is no comparison. Period.


Gotta feel bad for King at this point.
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: 240 is Back on February 15, 2008, 11:52:34 AM
JoJ looks like he's savin his load for the Arnold.

Gustavo looks top 3 at Ironman easily.  He could win it.  Bob Chic said last year that it's very hard to peak 2ce in 2 weeks.  Will Phil really try to do it?
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: m8 on February 15, 2008, 12:03:09 PM
This guy has better calves than Johnny Jackson


Impressed with Gustavo though.
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Stavios on February 15, 2008, 12:05:06 PM
JoJ looks like he's savin his load for the Arnold.

Gustavo looks top 3 at Ironman easily.  He could win it.  Bob Chic said last year that it's very hard to peak 2ce in 2 weeks.  Will Phil really try to do it?

there is nothing hard about peaking twice

ask Silvio, he peaked 8 times in a row or Hide, who looked great every show he entered last year

Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: 240 is Back on February 15, 2008, 12:11:29 PM
there is nothing hard about peaking twice

ask Silvio, he peaked 8 times in a row or Hide, who looked great every show he entered last year

Chic said it's why he knew Melvin couldn't win the Atlantic City (he got 4th) last year.

Because it's damn near impossible to peak twice in two weeks at high level.

Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Mars on February 15, 2008, 12:12:51 PM
(http://i31.tinypic.com/34r9fv6.jpg)
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Stavios on February 15, 2008, 12:14:32 PM
Chic said it's why he knew Melvin couldn't win the Atlantic City (he got 4th) last year.

Because it's damn near impossible to peak twice in two weeks at high level.



I still call bullshit on that, Bob probably said that to cover the fact that Melvin was off for the AC

Look at Freeman last year, he looked great in all the early shows too !

JOJ seems off because he is a little off, not because he tries to "peak" for another show. that's an excuse bbers use when they are off and they know they won't be as sharp as they should onstage
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: jaejonna on February 15, 2008, 12:53:37 PM
JOJ looks like he isnt as sharp as he can get..
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: The Squadfather on February 15, 2008, 12:54:46 PM
they both look the same as they always look.
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: wolfgang187 on February 15, 2008, 12:58:20 PM
they both look the same as they always look.




you got that right.
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Luv_2build on February 15, 2008, 12:58:40 PM
gustavo looks good.  Johnny is looking like he still has quite a bit of water to lose
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: The Squadfather on February 15, 2008, 01:02:38 PM



you got that right.
it's so stupid when you hear these claims "JOJ puts on 35 pounds of new muscle!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" when you're at the level these guys are you ain't putting on more than 2 pounds or so from show to show, if even that much, these guys should just work on their conditioning.
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: just_a_pilgrim on February 15, 2008, 01:27:32 PM
On a VERY serious note..
PLEASE view Gustavo vs King.. There is no comparison. Period.


Gotta feel bad for King at this point.


It's not King's fault, the people who place high are those shown in the magazines not those with the best physiques.
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Milos_Sarcev on February 15, 2008, 02:01:11 PM
Johnnie -3 days out...
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Milos_Sarcev on February 15, 2008, 02:03:45 PM
today
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Milos_Sarcev on February 15, 2008, 02:09:51 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Julio Ceasar on February 15, 2008, 02:11:45 PM
Thank u Milosh! We love u! What would this board be without pictures and just pure bullshit talk :) How much does Johnny weight?
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Milos_Sarcev on February 15, 2008, 02:11:56 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Milos_Sarcev on February 15, 2008, 02:20:06 PM
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Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Milos_Sarcev on February 15, 2008, 02:20:42 PM
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Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Milos_Sarcev on February 15, 2008, 02:21:32 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: MB on February 15, 2008, 02:22:35 PM
If Johnnie could bring his quads up, he'd be very tough to beat.
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Van_Bilderass on February 15, 2008, 02:24:12 PM
Why so few pics of the same pose? Milos we need at least 6 of each pose, plus 6 zooms of different parts.
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Milos_Sarcev on February 15, 2008, 02:28:17 PM
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Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: just_a_pilgrim on February 15, 2008, 02:29:26 PM
He looks great but he'll never be as good as some of these guys.

(http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/images/2007/nasser4y.jpg)
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Noel Fuller on February 15, 2008, 02:30:29 PM
Gustavo wont make it..Johny will be incredible if he just does a light diuretic.
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Van_Bilderass on February 15, 2008, 02:31:20 PM
I don't know, JJ doesn't look as "fresh" and powerful as he usually does (in these back pics). Maybe a bit smoother too. Too much volume, too many light sets?
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Milos_Sarcev on February 15, 2008, 02:38:36 PM
Why so few pics of the same pose? Milos we need at least 6 of each pose, plus 6 zooms of different parts.

Why so few suggestions of me not putting enough photos of the same pose? Van Bilderas (and others requesting the same for quite some time...) if you didn't notice by now - i did realize you all need at least 6 of each pose, plus 6 zoom of different parts (you forgot Black and whites??? ???)...so I am giving you even more...I love you guys...

Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Milos_Sarcev on February 15, 2008, 02:40:05 PM
few from training session?
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Milos_Sarcev on February 15, 2008, 02:40:45 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Milos_Sarcev on February 15, 2008, 02:41:47 PM
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Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Milos_Sarcev on February 15, 2008, 02:42:58 PM
...
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Milos_Sarcev on February 15, 2008, 02:45:23 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Van_Bilderass on February 15, 2008, 02:46:23 PM
Now were talking! More more!
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Milos_Sarcev on February 15, 2008, 02:47:44 PM
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Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Van_Bilderass on February 15, 2008, 02:50:11 PM
Look at the mid-back! Jesus!
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: m8 on February 15, 2008, 02:51:11 PM
Now were talking! More more!

Did you cum yet?
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Milos_Sarcev on February 15, 2008, 02:51:43 PM
Look at the mid-back! Jesus!

Which photo?
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: hazbin on February 15, 2008, 02:52:59 PM
wow!! JOJ  looks amazing. refreshing to see split biceps on him. there aren't too many pros left with that detail. back is huge and amazing. i don't know why his legs seem slightly small, although very defined. considering his strength one would think his legs would be larger. should look amazing under the Ironman stage lights.
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Milos_Sarcev on February 15, 2008, 02:54:26 PM
Well, got to go now to see my guys...take a photo or two...post two or three...Invite Nasser for lunch...get suspended...and so on...
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: kyomu on February 15, 2008, 02:56:09 PM
About JOJ ,Very good condition. But still looks bit flat. Need more loading?

About Gustavo, Completely ready. Great physic. Arms are incredible.
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Karl Kox on February 15, 2008, 02:56:52 PM
Maybe it's just the lighting but the both look soft to me.   And what happen to Gustvo's legs ?  The used to be big. :-\
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: m8 on February 15, 2008, 02:57:55 PM
Maybe it's just the lighting but the both look soft to me.   And what happen to Gustvo's legs ?  The used to be big. :-\

Just crack one off  :D
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: McFarland on February 15, 2008, 03:05:43 PM
I don't know, JJ doesn't look as "fresh" and powerful as he usually does (in these back pics). Maybe a bit smoother too. Too much volume, too many light sets?

Yeah but look how striated his quads are and his traps in that first close-up picture Milos got are incredible with his arms held straight overhead like that.  Good shot, Milos, for sure.  It might kinda be the lighting taking away from his upper body density though, but I know what you're saying Van. 
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Mazda323 on February 15, 2008, 03:12:51 PM
Great job. I think that it will be a great show!!!
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Karl Kox on February 15, 2008, 03:14:37 PM
Just crack one off  :D


No no I am a sickie poo today.  I don't think there will be any cracking. :(
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: ObiWan on February 15, 2008, 03:35:37 PM
Both of these guys are off.

Mishko- No offense, but your boy is off.... and you know this. The best conditioned bodybuilders should not need loading, and "magic" and should be ready for stage a couple weeks out.  The good news, is that you still have time for the Arnold.

Obi Wan
Jedi Master
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Stavios on February 15, 2008, 03:38:29 PM
Holly fucking shit !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JOJ is at his best ever honnestly, I tought he would be off by his 3 weeks out pictures

he will look awesome dried out and under the ironman lights
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: technokc on February 15, 2008, 04:49:44 PM
Damn. . . this pic just screams power!!!! :o :o :o

Gustavo looking pretty good too, looks like his biceps come straight out of his armpits!
Should be one of the best Ironmans(Ironmen?) in years!
(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=201056.0;attach=233921;image)
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: alejandro_torres on February 15, 2008, 05:01:25 PM
i joj getting a little gyno????
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Red Hook on February 15, 2008, 05:09:04 PM
He looks smooth for 1 day out..Milos why why can't you get him ripped like AlexA?

also his back leaves much to be desired..I have him 5-7th
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Stavios on February 15, 2008, 05:14:03 PM
BOOOOOOM !
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: The_Punisher on February 15, 2008, 05:20:38 PM
It wouldn't hurt if Jonnie get some calf implants. it's pretty obvious that no matter what he does, those little suckers will never respond
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: MattT on February 15, 2008, 05:51:50 PM
This is the best JJ has ever looked, he looks awesome in this side tricep pose!
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: TrueGrit on February 15, 2008, 05:57:01 PM
This is the best JJ has ever looked, he looks awesome in this side tricep pose!

Would you let him cuddle you Will Harris style?
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: sgt. d on February 15, 2008, 06:49:55 PM
JoJ looks like he's savin his load for the Arnold.

Gustavo looks top 3 at Ironman easily.  He could win it.  Bob Chic said last year that it's very hard to peak 2ce in 2 weeks.  Will Phil really try to do it?

Why should JOJ save his "load" for the Arnold? :-X
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Karl Kox on February 15, 2008, 06:53:19 PM
at least he got his gyno fixed
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: sgt. d on February 15, 2008, 06:54:59 PM
Johnnies back looks weak in those poses. I guess working with Milos he doesnt train heavy anymore. He looks soft in the back, hams, and glutes. From the front he looks great except for the gyno.
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: knny187 on February 15, 2008, 06:59:08 PM
Bost of these guys look great.....

Gustavo seems to edge Johnnie for the moment....but....Johnnie's skin is getting real thin there
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Brutal_1 on February 15, 2008, 07:03:15 PM

Milos,


Much props with JOJ!  I think this is the best he's ever looked, he might surprise everyone tomorrow!  ;)

And his calves  :o  Nice!!!




as for kamali............ :-\
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: sgt. d on February 15, 2008, 07:12:20 PM

Milos,


Much props with JOJ!  I think this is the best he's ever looked, and might surprise everyone tomorrow!  ;)

And his calves  :o  Nice!!!




as for kamali............ :-\

Hi Milos
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Brutal_1 on February 15, 2008, 07:17:48 PM
Hi Milos


I didn't know Milos was a USC fan, shawn  ;D
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Honour on February 15, 2008, 08:27:06 PM
JOJ looks awsum from the front, a touch smooth from the back though. But the guy just looks like raw power :o.
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Milos_Sarcev on February 16, 2008, 06:42:52 AM
I don't know, JJ doesn't look as "fresh" and powerful as he usually does (in these back pics). Maybe a bit smoother too. Too much volume, too many light sets?

Ever occur to you that photos could be from last day of depletion phase?
Tired, empty, not as "fresh" or "powerful"...well - he better not be...
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Milos_Sarcev on February 16, 2008, 06:44:17 AM
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Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Milos_Sarcev on February 16, 2008, 06:46:33 AM
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Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: kyomu on February 16, 2008, 06:49:30 AM
Here we go! Now full look! 8)
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Milos_Sarcev on February 16, 2008, 06:51:56 AM
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Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: kyomu on February 16, 2008, 06:56:07 AM
Hey, Mad man. A question.
How much did he gain his weight since 2 days ago in your Gym(Before loading)?
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: alejandro_torres on February 16, 2008, 06:56:26 AM
before i was like woooooooooow joj has got THE CHEST, now gyno killed him...


he can thank milos! :P
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Van_Bilderass on February 16, 2008, 07:00:56 AM
before i was like woooooooooow joj has got THE CHEST, now gyno killed him...


he can thank milos! :P
When did he NOT have gyno?
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: rocket on February 16, 2008, 07:01:32 AM
JOJ looks great.  I think his delts overpower his chest a bit though.  Either that or he's lost some chest mass.  Some shots it looks huge, others it looks to be a little behind.
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: alejandro_torres on February 16, 2008, 07:03:08 AM
i just noticed it now...
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: SGT BARNES on February 16, 2008, 07:08:24 AM
most all pics of joj from waist or knees up...hmmm

cant fix those calves
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: alejandro_torres on February 16, 2008, 07:10:07 AM
synthol+implants? hahaha
Title: Re: Gustavo and Johnnie 2 Days Out!!
Post by: Parker on February 16, 2008, 07:12:33 AM
I still call bullshit on that, Bob probably said that to cover the fact that Melvin was off for the AC

Look at Freeman last year, he looked great in all the early shows too !

JOJ seems off because he is a little off, not because he tries to "peak" for another show. that's an excuse bbers use when they are off and they know they won't be as sharp as they should onstage

No, Melvin's got the same problem as Flex WHeeler. Melvin has one of the best shapes in the business, but his lower back-glute-hamstring tie ins are hard to dial in, which means he looks watery. Combine that with his higher body weight (he should be in the high 220's), it is hard for him to peak.  Silvio his at a lighter bodyweight, and is 2 inches shorter than Melvin