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Getbig Bodybuilding Boards => Positive Bodybuilding Discussion & Talk => Natural Bodybuilding => Topic started by: njflex on November 09, 2011, 02:34:23 PM
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longtime poster and new to this section,,,
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Got some good quad development going on. Keep up the good work. What is your leg routine like? How long have you been working out?
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Got some good quad development going on. Keep up the good work. What is your leg routine like? How long have you been working out?
i'm 43 so training long time,,,
leg workouts vary but usually
squat smith machine close feet or normal position 2 warm up and 3 work sets reps vary wk to wk but usual 15 high end low reps to 8
leg press 3 sets 10/15 reps
walking lunges premade bar on back and walk 10/15 steps per leg.
leg extensions 10/15 reps set 3 sometimes 3 sets drop sets 10 reps then drop weight 10 more.
hamstrings..
stiff leg dead lift 3/4 sets 135,185,225,275 set 10 /12 reps
laydown leg curl or seated leg curl 3/4 sets 10/12 reps.
calves 2 times per wk...
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43 and still working out is inspiring! :) That seems like a bunch of different exercises. I bet you don't get bored.
I have always just done heavy ass leg press or squats till I am wiped. Typically takes between 10-16 sets. Then when I'm all wobbly I know I did good. ha ha ha ;D
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Looking great for any age.
Solid build.
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Looking great for any age.
Solid build.
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thanks for post,,your good poster here.appreciate.
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not natural no way no how
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thanks for sharing :P :P :P. You look great NJ
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Looking good brother! Good wheels!
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Do you guys think some of the ability to bring out certain muscle groups is genetic? ??? I am kind of thinking this is the case, or could it be more related to fat levels... not sure which or both?
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Do you guys think some of the ability to bring out certain muscle groups is genetic? ??? I am kind of thinking this is the case, or could it be more related to fat levels... not sure which or both?
well from training standpoint,you lift and overtime you see certain bodyparts grow ahead of others,,you can make adjustments or change program around to try to balance it,,when you diet or eat to gain,fat loss or maintain then as time progresses you start to see where your build needs more focus.
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few more,,,
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like the frame around the mirror
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like the frame around the mirror
that's the nate berkus in me,,,or martha stewart,,,
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you've had nate berkus in you? :-X :-X :-X did martha use a strap on :-X :-X :-X
damn,,,caught me [no homo].meant interior detailing,,,,
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damn,,,caught me [no homo].meant interior detailing,,,,
prostate issues? :-X :-X :-X :-X ;D
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prostate issues? :-X :-X :-X :-X ;D
u can have the mirror frame ok :-*
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u can have the mirror frame ok :-*
don't say it if you don't mean it.
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don't say it if you don't mean it.
:P,,
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more,,
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Looking solid! Keep it up 8)
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Keep it up, bro!
Looking fantastic!
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chest.
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great shot NJ
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Looking damn good bro.....large and in charge!!
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thanx for stopping in guys,,,and gal,,count on u two lol...
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thanks for adding the gal part. Nice to be recognized LOL.
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thanks for adding the gal part. Nice to be recognized LOL.
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You look great njflex. In the Y pics couldn't see the calves...great all around build!
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Good upper body work too. But those quads still really pop! Keep at it boss. :)
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thanks guys,, to take time to post it's a big board forum here and this area is rarely posted on but again thanx for kind words.
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more,,
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fuck you'rte white but great pics though
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thanx dee,,,
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new,,
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me age 27 ist pic,,23 2nd pic,,,
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wow that was impressive! What was your stats at that age? ???
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u look great!
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u look great!
thanx ,,,good old days .
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2 more oldies 92
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Instead of NJFlex your name should be like "crazyquads". heh heh ... ;D Cool pics!
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Instead of NJFlex your name should be like "crazyquads". heh heh ... ;D Cool pics!
thanx jam,,,memory lane,,now to the future...
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b/w
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chiseled.
good shit bro, keep it up.
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chiseled.
good shit bro, keep it up.
thanx devon,,,u too..
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b/w
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bad phone pic.
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Not bad ... sculpt your midsection .. you would look much more impressive
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leg day,,,
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new ...2
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Looking peeled.....Keep it up!!
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new,,
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Man,you stay nice and lean bro.......good job!
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bored,,,,
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new...
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Good work boss! I dunno how you can stay so lean. ;) Keep it rolling. 8)
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thanx jam ,,,,always working,trying carb load days heavy,light,i enjoy life too wine,pizza ect,,then back on mon-fri cleaner.
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Solid natural physique!
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new,,
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full shot leg
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summer shape. :D
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Good work staying lean in the summer! I eat too much cook outs to stay lean. ha ha ha ;D
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Classic pussy pulling physique
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leg day,,
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Classic pussy pulling physique
right back at ya stud no homo,,,,,
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44 today 7/13 :P
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side leg..
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:)
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another,,,
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Good job on staying lean boss. I am laying off lifting for maybe a week or so to give the joints a rest. Gonna use that time to eat light (with high protein) and cardio every day. Hopefully it will strip out some extra lard. ;D
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bi,,,short but peak,,
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:),,,,good light lol,,,
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leg day,,,
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Looking great, NJ!!!!
Keep up the hard work!
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thanx big willie,,,,keeping up...
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when i come to jersey.....we will have to meet up for a workout....then over to fillipone's for a bite to eat!
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good pump and light lol,,,,
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new..few
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looking good!! njflex
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:)...keep going..
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all round good physique.... good condition quality uscle
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all round good physique.... good condition quality uscle
This! (rock star status!/great work)
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:)new,,,
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:D,,,
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Still looking solid man! Keep it rolling. :)
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new pics,,,
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bi,,,,leg
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calf too,,,
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Gettin' some veinage going on there. 8) Keep it rolling ;)
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Thick as a cock brotha.
What's your chest routine?
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thanxs guys,,,,,
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few after training,,
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bi's,,,
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:),,,bit bigger fall/winter size.
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trying to get back pic,,,
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;D
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Good pics!
but where is the face? ;D
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Good pics!
but where is the face? ;D
shy,,,,i'm not as pretty as u...
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side chest...
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:D
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QUALITY!
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better light,,,
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:)
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legs,,,,,,,,,
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some b/w leg/chest/should
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:D
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side chest,,
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;D
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;D
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new,,,
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side chest
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I like your chest.. nice shape and not over developed. It complements your shoulders.. in proportion.
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new,,,
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tri,chest,bi's...
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:)
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400 identical pics .. we get it..move on
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400 identical pics .. we get it..move on
TRUE,,, :)..
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You've talked about using gear, njflex. May I ask why this is on the natural board?
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You've talked about using gear, njflex. May I ask why this is on the natural board?
21 yrs later training and doing it drugfree ,,not making excuses or lying .
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21 yrs later training and doing it drugfree ,,not making excuses or lying .
you are a good guy and have a solid physique.
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you are a good guy and have a solid physique.
THANX I KNOW DONNY,,,WORK VERY HARD TO on maintaining,training,diet,,i enjoy it...
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Great physique for any age and quite inspirational to older trainers such as myself.
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400 identical pics .. we get it..move on
prick lol
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would destroy
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would destroy
???,,,,,good 4 u,,,
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Great physique for any age and quite inspirational to older trainers such as myself.
thanx man,,,
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???,,,,,good 4 u,,,
I'll make it good for you too...don't worry ;D
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I'll make it good for you too...don't worry ;D
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Looking sensational!
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21 yrs later training and doing it drugfree ,,not making excuses or lying .
Oh no I see massive AAS abuse with the 23+ arms ;D Haters gonna hate. 8)
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:)
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looking bigger man.. wide back good arms
looking good man
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damn good bro, I hope to still be lifting when I get your age
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damn good bro, I hope to still be lifting when I get your age
thank u,,,good to see some new posters chiming in,,,i am going to keep going ,,,at least till my daughters are old enough to date,,,
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thank u,,,good to see some new posters chiming in,,,i am going to keep going ,,,at least till my daughters are old enough to date,,,
Lol I'm sure their future boyfriends will think twice before engaging in any inappropriate behavior.
Just curious if you have any joint issues?
I still fairly young but I have pain in my elbows, shoulders, lower back etc. nothing that keeps me from working out but I can see how another few years of moderate to heavy lifting could pretty much stop me from lifting when I get older.
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Lol I'm sure their future boyfriends will think twice before engaging in any inappropriate behavior.
Just curious if you have any joint issues?
I still fairly young but I have pain in my elbows, shoulders, lower back etc. nothing that keeps me from working out but I can see how another few years of moderate to heavy lifting could pretty much stop me from lifting when I get older.
NO ISSUES WHATSOEVER ,THE ELBOW THING IS OCCASSIONAL FLAREUP AND I JUST TRAIN AND SO BE IT,I NEVER USE ELBOW WRAPS WITH IT LIKE SOME PEOPLE DO...STRENGHT WISE I'M STILL VERY STRONG I'M ABOUT 5'7 TO 5'8 190 MOST OF THE TIME AND SQUAT 405 FOR SOLID 8 ,HACK SQUAT 5/6 PLATES PER SIDE ,LEG PRESS 8 PLATES PER SIDE VERY STRONG LEGS,I ONLY USE KNEE WRAP FOR HEAVIEST SET.
I HAVE STRONG BACK AND ABS SO LEG/BACK ISSUES ARE NON EXISTENT.ANYTHING ELSE ASK,,,, :)...STEVE NJFLEX..
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Just recently (i.e. late last week) I finally came to the realization that I need to get off my fat ass and actually start doing something about getting back to training and losing weight. It's funny how strongly motivating negative events can be, but I digress.
Your pics are an inspiration nj. You're looking good.
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Just recently (i.e. late last week) I finally came to the realization that I need to get off my fat ass and actually start doing something about getting back to training and losing weight. It's funny how strongly motivating negative events can be, but I digress.
Your pics are an inspiration nj. You're looking good.
thank you very much,,,,love training ,,eating well and as clean as needed for staying in condition,,
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Just recently (i.e. late last week) I finally came to the realization that I need to get off my fat ass and actually start doing something about getting back to training and losing weight. It's funny how strongly motivating negative events can be, but I digress.
Your pics are an inspiration nj. You're looking good.
njflex i like too because he reminds me of the old school principles.
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njflex i like too because he reminds me of the old school principles.
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NO ISSUES WHATSOEVER ,THE ELBOW THING IS OCCASSIONAL FLAREUP AND I JUST TRAIN AND SO BE IT,I NEVER USE ELBOW WRAPS WITH IT LIKE SOME PEOPLE DO...STRENGHT WISE I'M STILL VERY STRONG I'M ABOUT 5'7 TO 5'8 190 MOST OF THE TIME AND SQUAT 405 FOR SOLID 8 ,HACK SQUAT 5/6 PLATES PER SIDE ,LEG PRESS 8 PLATES PER SIDE VERY STRONG LEGS,I ONLY USE KNEE WRAP FOR HEAVIEST SET.
I HAVE STRONG BACK AND ABS SO LEG/BAG ISSUES ARE NON EXISTENT.ANYTHING ELSE ASK,,,, :)...STEVE NJFLEX..
DAYUM!!! thats pretty damn strong.
Maybe its just genetics then, its cool to hear you dont have any issues though.
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DAYUM!!! thats pretty damn strong.
Maybe its just genetics then, its cool to hear you dont have any issues though.
part genes/part smart training and knowing limits,,,
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(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=401768.0;attach=499494;image)
You look good, bro.
You from the Steel City?
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thanx montague leader supp board in the house,,,
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thanx montague leader supp board in the house,,,
Where?
;D
You're welcome.
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there must be more appreciation for flex on here.. guy is an inspiration and good poster
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there must be more appreciation for flex on here.. guy is an inspiration and good poster
THANX DUDE ALWAYS,,LOTTA TRAFFIC RECENTLY AND OTHER COMMENT OTHER THAN THE MAIN BROS U,MESO,JAM,DONNY,WILLIE.....10,000
VIEWS FOR A PIC THREAD IS GOOD,,,,
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THANX DUDE ALWAYS,,LOTTA TRAFFIC RECENTLY AND OTHER COMMENT OTHER THAN THE MAIN BROS U,MESO,JAM,DONNY,WILLIE.....10,000
VIEWS FOR A PIC THREAD IS GOOD,,,,
yes 10,000 is great :)
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Are you trying to beat muscle center for the number of pictures posted ;D Just joking. Keep it going man!
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Are you trying to beat muscle center for the number of pictures posted ;D Just joking. Keep it going man!
No, MC will always hold that honor. Also, NJF exercises respectable restraint in NOT throwing up the obligatory "thumbs-up" pose in any of his pics, which is highly commendable! :)
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No, MC will always hold that honor. Also, NJF exercises respectable restraint in NOT throwing up the obligatory "thumbs-up" pose in any of his pics, which is highly commendable! :)
i be afraid MY THUMB will cramp and never go down...
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i be afraid MY THUMB will cramp and never go down...
Photographic evidence suggests this has happened to a few bb'ers.
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update,,
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VERY impressive, brother! Do you hold that conditioning year-round?
Have you ever had an ACCURATE body fat analysis done?
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VERY impressive, brother! Do you hold that conditioning year-round?
Have you ever had an ACCURATE body fat analysis done?
thanxs my wrestling board amigo,,,nutrition board mod ;)....
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thanxs my wrestling board amigo,,,nutrition board mod ;)....
I'm going to start mentioning that on my résumé.
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Holy s**t! you post more pics than me ;D
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Holy s**t! you post more pics than me ;D
LOL,,,HAHAHA...UR THE KING ;D...
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LOL,,,HAHAHA...UR THE KING ;D...
well you are both TOP Guys on here and should post pictures on here to inspire us all. Keep the good work up Guys.
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you are both real Gentleman .. i have never read any bad comments from you both.
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you are both real Gentleman .. i have never read any bad comments from you both.
THANX SEE U ON MATURE THREAD,,,, :D,,, 8)..
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THANX SEE U ON MATURE THREAD,,,, :D,,, 8)..
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chest pump,,,
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holy shit dude.. maybe its time u lay off the red meat for a while..
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holy shit dude.. maybe its time u lay off the red meat for a while..
LOL,,,,I EAT A LOT OF FISH HAD TUNA SANDWHICH YESTERDAY AND TILAPIA FOR DINNER,,,I DO LIKE RED MEAT ONCE IN WHILE SOMETIMES 1X PER WK...
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holy shit dude.. maybe its time u lay off the red meat for a while..
lol...yeah he is solid ...quality muscle.
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THANKS DONNY,,ANVIL....KEEPING UP,,
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chest pump,,,
Looking good bro!
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lol...yeah he is solid ...quality muscle.
old school..
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almost as bad minus thumbs up pose as musclecenter with pics...
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Lookin good man ;D
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Lookin good man ;D
thanks,,,,
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few new, :)
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few new, :)
How much do you dumbbell row?
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How much do you dumbbell row?
lol,,,hahaa,,,
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How much do you dumbbell row?
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lol!
and don't forget...
whaddya bench?
and...
what's your PR in the mile? ;D ;D ;D
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Just keep pumpin guys... ;D
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8)..keeping going,,,
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leg update...
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8)...keeping going...
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8)...keeping going...
still love the shape of your abs...you are still looking great Steve ;)
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Keep it up, Steve.
Looking solid!!
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Keep it up, Steve.
Looking solid!!
THANXS GEORGE ...PRETTY SIMPLE,TRAIN HARD/SMART,EAT GOOD AND AS CLEAN AS ONE COULD,REST...SOME SUPPLEMENTS ON TRAINING DAY,OTHER THAN MULTI/PROTEIN POWDER,,
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Do you take requests for certain poses? (no homo)
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Do you take requests for certain poses? (no homo)
DEPENDS LOL,,,,
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DEPENDS LOL,,,,
ahahah
I was thinking maybe a certain pose you haven't done on here that you feel comfortable doing and you think you look good in.
Any of these?
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=475319.0
or maybe one you liked to do when you competed....
Just to change things up a bit and get a different look at ya :-* ;D j.k bro
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ahahah
I was thinking maybe a certain pose you haven't done on here that you feel comfortable doing and you think you look good in.
Any of these?
http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?topic=475319.0
or maybe one you liked to do when you competed....
Just to change things up a bit and get a different look at ya :-* ;D j.k bro
UR RIGHT,,DID MM,QUAD RELAXED,SIDE LEG,SIDE CHEST,BACK RELAXED SEMI FLEXED,ARMS INDIVIDUAL,RELAXED TORSO CHEST AB,I POSTED IN UR THREAD AGAINST DJ WHEN I COMPETED REAR DBI POSE,,I LIKE THOSE CLASSICS MAYBE I'LL DO THE ROPE ONE LOL,,,
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UR RIGHT,,DID MM,QUAD RELAXED,SIDE LEG,SIDE CHEST,BACK RELAXED SEMI FLEXED,ARMS INDIVIDUAL,RELAXED TORSO CHEST AB,I POSTED IN UR THREAD AGAINST DJ WHEN I COMPETED REAR DBI POSE,,I LIKE THOSE CLASSICS MAYBE I'LL DO THE ROPE ONE LOL,,,
I think you can take him
(http://www.pyramidyoga.com/images/Yesudian-2.jpg)
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I think you can take him
(http://www.pyramidyoga.com/images/Yesudian-2.jpg)
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here b.....doing classic david type michaelangelo pose..
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At a boy!
Shows the good v taper you got.
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way to go Steve... ;D
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way to go Steve... ;D
thanx fellow mature boarder,,, ;)
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2 new,,,
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how much can ya bench?
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how much can ya bench?
I know you mean it in fun but Steve is an advanced Trainer and Trains by instinct. He knows his Body and feels the muscles...not just about weight. I see Young men straining against weights and doing half reps and i think ...he Needs some help. Point them to the Decline bench press and they say no...flat press. Still ... ;D
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he gets my respect, coz he stays consistent and trains day in and day out, not many fellas do that
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Lookin' good, there! Well done.
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Lookin' good, there! Well done.
X2 solid physique. No fat.
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THANK U VERY KINDLY GENTS...
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haven't bumped this thread in a while...
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Man I haven't posted on here in like a million years. But looks like your trying to out-picture musclcenter ;D Good work boss!
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haven't bumped this thread in a while...
Is your chest "relaxed" in the middle picture?
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Is your chest "relaxed" in the middle picture?
YES ,,
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YES ,,
I thought so. Your pecs look better/fuller relaxed than they do flexed...IMO!!
Maybe it's the angle.
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I thought so. Your pecs look better/fuller relaxed than they do flexed...IMO!!
Maybe it's the angle.
AGREE ..FULL SIDE CHEST I HAVE A FEW SOMEWHERE THEY LOOK GOOD'THICK'PUMPED RELAXED I HAVE THAT ARNOLD LOOK LOL GOING ON THEY GET SICK PUMP FULL,FRONT MOST MUSCULAR THEY ARE SHAPED AND LEAN THROUGH MIDDLE BUT I LOSE SOME FULLNESS 'WEIRD'BUT MY DELTS WHICH WERE WEAK POINT HAVE COME UP ALOT SO I LIKE THAT POSE FOR THAT REASON.SO YOUR VIEW WAS CORRECT.
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AGREE ..FULL SIDE CHEST I HAVE A FEW SOMEWHERE THEY LOOK GOOD'THICK'PUMPED RELAXED I HAVE THAT ARNOLD LOOK LOL GOING ON THEY GET SICK PUMP FULL,FRONT MOST MUSCULAR THEY ARE SHAPED AND LEAN THROUGH MIDDLE BUT I LOSE SOME FULLNESS 'WEIRD'BUT MY DELTS WHICH WERE WEAK POINT HAVE COME UP ALOT SO I LIKE THAT POSE FOR THAT REASON.SO YOUR VIEW WAS CORRECT.
That pic actually reminded me of the famous chest scene of Arnold from Pumping Iron.
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That pic actually reminded me of the famous chest scene of Arnold from Pumping Iron.
DEF MY CHEST IDOL..EXCEPT I'M ALL OF 5'7/5'8 LOL,,
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Quality build!
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Excellent physique, njflex!
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thanks for replies,jam.the scott,alex,montague wrestling board chairman,,,..good posters thanks again ,thread has been quiet for some time,for a pic thread it's been good and positive ,,
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some new/recent .
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(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=401768.0;attach=564105)
Looking good, man! Hard work, honestly done, is paying off.
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Looking good, man! Hard work, honestly done, is paying off.
thankyou coming from u really..
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are u sure that these pics are 45 Years old ???... ::) (45 yrs old pics....)
sorry, for a bit ironic.... ;)
todays pics of a 51 year old Gymrat....training since Arnold won his last Mr. Olympia Title.....
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are u sure that these pics are 45 Years old ???... ::) (45 yrs old pics....)
sorry, for a bit ironic.... ;)
todays pics of a 51 year old Gymrat....training since Arnold won his last Mr. Olympia Title.....
MEANING 45 YRS OLD IN AGE,NOW 46 I HAVE TO UPDATE PICS,,,NICE ARM..
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Excellent physique, my friend!
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very good wheels!
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very good wheels!
Steve is the New Jersey Quadzilla !! ;D
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Steve is the New Jersey Quadzilla !! ;D
Steve's continued improvement in muscular development is inspiring. He posts more photos than anyone else does on Getbig, as well he should. He is a legend.
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thanks for kind words,,,i do have a continuing goal towards good health through training/diet/consistency,,,jay/donnie tou guys are reason our mature thread stays 'mature' ;D...
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I just realized you would look a lot bigger if you had bigger forearms.
I too am cursed with small wrists and shit forarms.
Do you train them ?
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I just realized you would look a lot bigger if you had bigger forearms.
I too am cursed with small wrists and shit forarms.
Do you train them ?
yes thats why i train them...i have big inner forarms when u gooseneck them i have a small ball veiny as fuk too,i have some pics around here,but yeah tops are so/so..i do rollups and reverse cable wrist curls weekly ...i'll live ,,i am still in the pack of one of the guys who stay in top shape all the time...
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look great for 40+ should inspire. others
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look great for 40+ should inspire. others
thanks man,,,appericiate,,,i def try ,advice,motivate...jan 2015,,
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Looking good ! What supplements do you take ?
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thanks man,,,appericiate,,,i def try ,advice,motivate...jan 2015,,
Grace and genetics!!!
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Grace and genetics!!!
thanks my fellow 'classic wrestling fan',,,always nice to hear from ya 'nice post/words'
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today..
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today..
As always, you are looking great. Can I be 46 again? Well not unless someone invents a reverse time machine. LOL! Never-the-less you are still a huge inspiration to those of us who want to be as fit as we can be regardless of how old we are. You remain my idol, (no homo).
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Looks better than Guys half his age.
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thanks guys,,,i found right mix,trainig/rest/food..to maintain,,i cheat sometimes'not on wife lol,,,diet
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Looking awesome!
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good shape....and still not looking like 46.....(that´s the midsection of a 25 year old man ;)).
Bodybuilding/esp. "Natural Bodybuilding" is the best way to look and feel younger than the numbers in our passports.
the main reason for this fact is to be consistent (year after year) + determination,....if you like/love this sport everything else
will come (knowledge about training, nutrition, motivation,....)
i started my weightlifting training 36 year + 2 months ago... at the age of 16 1/2 years. Longest time of "no train" was about 3 weeks....(and only after a bigger surgery in hospital....).
keep pumping and stay motivated....hope we old Nattys can write with the same inspiration in 10 or even 20 years..... ;)
Charly/Germany (act. photos 2 days ago with 112,5 kg/248-249 lbs, height 190 cm, 6 "2,5" ?)
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updated turned 47 this month....to another year ...
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Do you ever wonder where the years went? One day you're twenty something and the next you find yourself pushing fifty. In my case it heading towards eighty. I don't know about you, but I feel a lot younger and I credit it to a lifetime dedicated to being fit.
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Do you ever wonder where the years went? One day you're twenty something and the next you find yourself pushing fifty. In my case it heading towards eighty. I don't know about you, but I feel a lot younger and I credit it to a lifetime dedicated to being fit.
this... ;D it goes quickly
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Do you ever wonder where the years went? One day you're twenty something and the next you find yourself pushing fifty. In my case it heading towards eighty. I don't know about you, but I feel a lot younger and I credit it to a lifetime dedicated to being fit.
well yeah i thought about that on my bday i said damn 47 my wife will be 40 next feb,,,she feels older than me,,i have taken care of myself since 18-19 with lifting /bbing..no break just trying ways to revamp training/body,,its working so far,,,,thanks to donny/and yourself sharing stories/training we keep some threads alive... 8)
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well yeah i thought about that on my bday i said damn 47 my wife will be 40 next feb,,,she feels older than me,,i have taken care of myself since 18-19 with lifting /bbing..no break just trying ways to revamp training/body,,its working so far,,,,thanks to donny/and yourself sharing stories/training we keep some threads alive... 8)
some great guys on getbig and maybe some lurking but not posting. I really enjoy my posts with you and the Crew ;D. Karen i still write to on Facebook...always so friendly and sweet.
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"Natty" ::)
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"Natty" ::)
Keep it on the G&O.
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AFTER VACATION PIC,,BUMP..
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Great chest and legs. Inspiring!
Do you think your height has helped you to maintain a thicker look at your age?
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longtime poster and new to this section,,,
When you look in the mirror.... you see a bigger person.... but once you hold the phone up and look at yourself in the mirror, you notice that you shrunk a little bit when you look at the frame before you take a picture...Picture comes out underwhelming
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Great chest and legs. Inspiring!
Do you think your height has helped you to maintain a thicker look at your age?
yeah being shorter i guess 5'7 i can stay at 180/185 as lean as possible and be happy...bulking up smooth is a waste now did that in my 20's /30's,,i feel great now with my look..
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When you look in the mirror.... you see a bigger person.... but once you hold the phone up and look at yourself in the mirror, you notice that you shrunk a little bit when you look at the frame before you take a picture...Picture comes out underwhelming
found out prop trick to take pics from original phones from 4 yrs ago...never take pics in mirror now,,,
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Looking good, brother!
Well done!
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yeah being shorter i guess 5'7 i can stay at 180/185 as lean as possible and be happy...bulking up smooth is a waste now did that in my 20's /30's,,i feel great now with my look..
Any joint issues? What was your worst injury over your lifting career?
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Any joint issues? What was your worst injury over your lifting career?
none now at all,,i squat 405 8-10 reps,hack 5 plates a side when i'm in zone,,leg workouts are crazy..lunges/heavy extensions/drops/
couple yrs ago i did have a very bad injury i worked my self out of no dr's,,i pinched a nerve in my upper back so severe it locked my l/s up so bad i could not even get a 25 lb dbell off my chest left side,,every week i would get stronger and go up 25/35/50 ect...took few months to get back to 80/85's again,same with shoulder press db,,bars and machines came back quicker but db's were long time,i did ice/heat/advils/..stretching,,but during the weakest point i just supersetted everything stayed on diet and got real lean ,,,now i'm good,,occassional shoulder bug /pain ,but rom is fine..
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I pinched a nerve it felt in my trap back around April. I kept getting sensation in my arm on that side like when you hit your "funny bone". Anyway the next morning I wake up and my entire arm is numb. Took a week for the feeling to slowly come back, and the front of my bicep is still numb to this day.
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I pinched a nerve it felt in my trap back around April. I kept getting sensation in my arm on that side like when you hit your "funny bone". Anyway the next morning I wake up and my entire arm is numb. Took a week for the feeling to slowly come back, and the front of my bicep is still numb to this day.
yeah that's what I had x1000...it sux..
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TAKEN 10/3
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awesome as always, nj.
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awhile since i did leg pics..
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Legs definitely a strong point... great shape
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Legs definitely a strong point... great shape
thanks ...a lot of effort and intense workouts have gone a long way..
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A Man who i would call a Gentleman.
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A Man who i would call a Gentleman.
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;D
Really.
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Great build.
You give me hope to keep lifting away throughout the years.
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Great build.
You give me hope to keep lifting away throughout the years.
THANKS MAN...
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Notice this got bumped. Any recent updates?
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Notice this got bumped. Any recent updates?
By recent, do you mean in the last couple of minutes?
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By recent, do you mean in the last couple of minutes?
Last month.
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Last month.
HEY YOUR RIGHT... :D
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8)..BANGED UP L/S SHOULDER COUPLE WEEKS AGO ,,SO BEEN TRAINING LIGHT ON CHEST/DELTS ,,GETTING BETTER THOUGHT I WAS DONE FOR A WHILE,,STARTED A LITTLE OFFSEASON ADDING SOME WEIGHT BACK ON FROM SUMMER 'LEAN'WANTED TO GO UP A BIT BW WISE WITHOUT GETTING TOO SMOOTH.I CAN'T TRAIN HEAVY STILL ON MY CHEST SO CRUISING RIGHT NOW. BETWEEN LEAN/FULLER LOOK.I NEVER GET TOO OUT OF SHAPE ANYMORE..DOING CARDIO ACTUALLY FOR 1ST TIME IN LONG TIME STEADY 'TREADMILL' I LIKE IT :PNOTHING CRAZY WALKING ON INCLINE DECENT PACE.
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How'd the injury happen?
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How'd the injury happen?
STRETCHING 1ST WHICH I NEVER/EVER DO :P,,,I WARM UP AND GO RIGHT TO SETS USUALLY,LAYED ON INCLINE GUY I TRAIN WITH WE RAISED ARMS TO STRETCH BACK LIKE A PULLOVER AND I FELT A TWINGE,I WAS LIKE DAMN,WARMED UP DB PRESS DID 70'S 75'S GRABBED 80 LAYED DOWN AND WENT TO PRESS UP AND ARM DROPPED RIGHT DOWN LIKE LIMP RAG,FRONT DELT AREA EXCRUCIATING ,,3 WKS LATER I'M PRESSING AGAIN AND PRESSING SHOULDER MACHINE AT LEAST AGAIN BUT WAY LIGHT COMPARED TO THE NORM,I COULD NOT DO FR RAISES WITH 2.5 WEIGHT ON CABLE STACK I DID 25'S OTHER DAY..SO I'M GETTING THERE,BACK AND TRIS/TRAPS NO PAIN WHATSOVER DOING THEM...
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So you are saying you tweaked something while stretching, but didn't realize the severity until you tried to bench?
I don't do inclines my shoulders don't take to it well, although standard overhead isn't a problem. I only use dumbbells for chest, thankfully (or not) I'm not up to a high enough weight that it is untenable to get in/out of position on my own (<100lbs).
I do lots of heavy flyes, what are your thought on dumbbell flyes? I'm trying to stay in this for the long run like you, could care less about lifting monster poundage.
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8)..BANGED UP L/S SHOULDER COUPLE WEEKS AGO ,,SO BEEN TRAINING LIGHT ON CHEST/DELTS ,,GETTING BETTER THOUGHT I WAS DONE FOR A WHILE,,STARTED A LITTLE OFFSEASON ADDING SOME WEIGHT BACK ON FROM SUMMER 'LEAN'WANTED TO GO UP A BIT BW WISE WITHOUT GETTING TOO SMOOTH.I CAN'T TRAIN HEAVY STILL ON MY CHEST SO CRUISING RIGHT NOW. BETWEEN LEAN/FULLER LOOK.I NEVER GET TOO OUT OF SHAPE ANYMORE..DOING CARDIO ACTUALLY FOR 1ST TIME IN LONG TIME STEADY 'TREADMILL' I LIKE IT :PNOTHING CRAZY WALKING ON INCLINE DECENT PACE.
In my opinion, walking at a fast pace is just as beneficial as jogging when doing cardio. Walking is not hard on your body like jogging can be. I usually walk at about a 3.8 mile per hour. Occasionally, I've been able to get up to 4.0 speed without breaking into a jog. It's easy to be accurate about the pace when on a treadmill.
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8),,SIDE CHEST
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In my opinion, walking at a fast pace is just as beneficial as jogging when doing cardio. Walking is not hard on your body like jogging can be. I usually walk at about a 3.8 mile per hour. Occasionally, I've been able to get up to 4.0 speed without breaking into a jog. It's easy to be accurate about the pace when on a treadmill.
walking or power walking is very underrated. I do a hill programme or Interval at my physio on the crosser, next day a walk about 1 hour 20 mins. I also mix it up with running and cycle around a lot. I cycled to my physio yesterday did the crosstrainer hill programme and cycled back and my legs were well pumped up. I think you need to mix the intensity up each session.
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:) QUADS
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Nice chest vascularity...
How's the shoulder?
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Nice chest vascularity...
How's the shoulder?
thanks for asking...getting there,pressing rom is still a bit to go,,supersetting chest with light weights,and delt pressing is limited ,other wise full steam,,but i'm be careful and warming up more,using various creams/rubs..
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thanks for asking...getting there,pressing rom is still a bit to go,,supersetting chest with light weights,and delt pressing is limited ,other wise full steam,,but i'm be careful and warming up more,using various creams/rubs..
Good job on your physique. What kind of hormones are you running?
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Good job on your physique. What kind of hormones are you running?
That question is too funny!
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HIS ONLY HORMONE IS SQUATS ;D
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leg day...too pumped to flex :D
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HIS ONLY HORMONE IS SQUATS ;D
respect.
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:)...eating.eating.cleanis h and more cal's heading to 190 lbs,,lower chest/abs loose there look quick,i'll live until spring/summer cut..i was light in summer mid 170's..i fill out clothes better heavier..
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I can see slight difference in the chest, but delts don't really look down.
Considered going to the doc to get an official diagnosis on that injury?
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I can see slight difference in the chest, but delts don't really look down.
Considered going to the doc to get an official diagnosis on that injury?
delts are fine size wise agree,chest can't get same work when going lighter for me...i can press a bit more now but still...
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:)..njbulk flex :P
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:)...feeling good,training /eating still good amount food weight close to 190 lbs...
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leg pic ,,
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Delts seem to be popping more than usual, although maybe its just the lighting..
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Delts seem to be popping more than usual, although maybe its just the lighting..
I usually take pics same area..i always take pics 'no pump',my delts last few yrs have gotten much better after I chucked the old school heavy approach,i pump delts and do volume and it worked in getting a more fuller look,chest is opposite low reps for me work best and when i'm healed I do heavy flyes and dips work best for me chest wise.learning what works is a task in itself...
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I usually take pics same area..i always take pics 'no pump',my delts last few yrs have gotten much better after I chucked the old school heavy approach,i pump delts and do volume and it worked in getting a more fuller look,chest is opposite low reps for me work best and when i'm healed I do heavy flyes and dips work best for me chest wise.learning what works is a task in itself...
Good information. The guys at the gym with the biggest delts, work them out with very light resistance and lots of reps. There must be something to this. I've wonder if this is true with other muscles too. What do you think?
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Good information. The guys at the gym with the biggest delts, work them out with very light resistance and lots of reps. There must be something to this. I've wonder if this is true with other muscles too. What do you think?
jay...lot of trial and error ,one day it clicked and once you string some workouts together and feel it you stick with it and keep at it.its the mindset 'old one'you need to get over...
for me..i been changing things up to see what results could change..
calves..was doing hi reps and burn 'pump',recently went lower reps 8-12 at the most heavy weight slow stretch tho ,,its working
chest...low reps 6-8 best pumps and fullness for me at least...I've done higher reps and supersets as well and gotten same result,,but in terms of a bigger chest look low reps/volume'sets'
tris...like higher reps and I do trisets and or supersets frequently...if I do low rep/heavy my elbows blow out after few workouts ,,so I will occasionally do some heavier low rep workouts jn between .
bis..these I mix heavy and lighter/hi rep,,i switch week to week.bi's seem to respond better to hi reps I think in the end...
back...I do a lot of volume and movements and heavy mostly 8-12 reps wise is best for me...
quads..lots sets heavy weights mostly 10 reps goal I do 8 on certain heavy sets leg presses/squats..there are times I superset as well or do hi reps 12/20 on leg presses for pumps.extensions/lunges are higher reps 12 and above but still heavyish weight..
hams,,same 8-10 reps max weight that can be done for those reps ..again I will superset as well which last few weeks I've done with legs ,,supersetting means nothing to me I can do same weight I do normally even with increased set time and tempo..
delts already mentioned earlier..
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I'll take what you've had success with under consideration. One can't argue with success. I have to change stuff up because I bore easily and I don't want that to happen.
My elbow was sore enough this morning that I put Bengay cream on it. That seemed to take care of the problem.
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I'll take what you've had success with under consideration. One can't argue with success. I have to change stuff up because I bore easily and I don't want that to happen.
My elbow was sore enough this morning that I put Bengay cream on it. That seemed to take care of the problem.
I switch it up all the time..
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8),,holding steady
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FULL PIC AND SIDE CHEST UPDATE..
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Are your lower pecs asymmetrical or is that just me?
I'm not trying to pigeonhole you dude you look awesome, just curious.
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Are your lower pecs asymmetrical or is that just me?
I'm not trying to pigeonhole you dude you look awesome, just curious.
sorta I guess ,depending on light and how lean as well,i always had that gap ,would have liked more closed and low even pec line,i have good outer and upper tie ins I guess that made chest look fuller in some poses 'like side chest',they look flatter on the most muscular but I hit delts hard over last few yrs to look good in that pose,,,no offense taken at all'
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very nice, keep it up
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very nice, keep it up
thanks sensei....master
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thanks sensei....master
Lmao..
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Lmao..
:D
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tried some new ones...
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Nice back thickness...my BDB is all delts
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Nice back thickness...my BDB is all delts
I appreciate your posts I really do and feedback as well.
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thanks sensei....master
you rang ? :)
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Great back photos. They really display the quality of your physique. It is also good to see something different from your standard front pose.
I thought you said that you carry fat on your back. I'm not seeing that in these photos.
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legs..and semi classic/part side chest pose..
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Leg size seems to be holding up @ your age. Have you noticed any changes in your strength level and size?
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Leg size seems to be holding up @ your age. Have you noticed any changes in your strength level and size?
great points nether i keep a keen eye on changes i see or ways to train around or even to maximize any boredom or 'just getting by'i don't fall into those easy ,i try to stay motivated in either strenght or pushing by super or tri sets at times ,age means something of course but i still approach it as i'm still into the 'routine'hard training forget 'age'
here was my leg workout today
leg press started i warmed up few plates a side there was a 25 on each side there already so i started throwing 45's over them my work sets were 5 plates and 25 per side,6 plates and 25 per side,7 and then i added a 25 on ;last set so total 16 plates were on the sled ,i repped 12/10/10/10/8
i then close foot squatted 225/275/315/315 12/10/10/10 ,,on a heavy day i hit 405x8
extensions sets 12 always 205/220/235/250
i will lunge usually as well ,,nit this workout
hams
i did stiff legged dead lifts 135/185/225/235
single leg curls standing 80/90/100
calves
leg press 'raisesx5..heavy low reps usually 10
standing calf raises x3x12
so legs have not lost at all i was doing similar or same weight in 20/30's..legs are biggest now...and i had good legs then pretty wild...
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great points nether i keep a keen eye on changes i see or ways to train around or even to maximize any boredom or 'just getting by'i don't fall into those easy ,i try to stay motivated in either strenght or pushing by super or tri sets at times ,age means something of course but i still approach it as i'm still into the 'routine'hard training forget 'age'
here was my leg workout today
leg press started i warmed up few plates a side there was a 25 on each side there already so i started throwing 45's over them my work sets were 5 plates and 25 per side,6 plates and 25 per side,7 and then i added a 25 on ;last set so total 16 plates were on the sled ,i repped 12/10/10/10/8
i then close foot squatted 225/275/315/315 12/10/10/10 ,,on a heavy day i hit 405x8
extensions sets 12 always 205/220/235/250
i will lunge usually as well ,,nit this workout
hams
i did stiff legged dead lifts 135/185/225/235
single leg curls standing 80/90/100
calves
leg press 'raisesx5..heavy low reps usually 10
standing calf raises x3x12
so legs have not lost at all i was doing similar or same weight in 20/30's..legs are biggest now...and i had good legs then pretty wild...
When all is said and done, genetics are very important.
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When all is said and done, genetics are very important.
yes jay..people do give up or settle as well 'I don't'
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Good mindset...
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Good mindset...
THANKYOU 8)..GOTTA TRY..
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yes jay..people do give up or settle as well 'I don't'
Being realistic about the limits of one's genetic possibilities isn't settling in my book. If someone was 5' 5'' as an adult, it would be unrealistic to believe they could grow to be 6' 2". The important thing is to be the best you can be whatever your genetic predisposition.
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Being realistic about the limits of one's genetic possibilities isn't settling in my book. If someone was 5' 5'' as an adult, it would be unrealistic to believe they could grow to be 6' 2". The important thing is to be the best you can be whatever your genetic predisposition.
no I hear you on that of course what I mean is people settle that hey this my body now why try to improve it.thats what I meant.
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no I hear you on that of course what I mean is people settle that hey this my body now why try to improve it.thats what I meant.
And you are right. People who think this way, limit their possibilities. It was kind of an epiphany for me once I came to terms with the fact that no matter how much I wanted it, I was never going to be really big, no matter how smart and hard I worked out and no matter how much I ate. This wake up call took me most of my adult life. Once I decided to work with what I had, my workouts became more consistent and productive.
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my shoulder for those who followed last oct through now has healed nicely,i'm back to just about full strenght on press movements or close and along this few months have changed some things with rom and different lockouts that i have slacked on,i feel like i gotten more in tuned again with my bodyparts instead of trying to out muscle the muscle so to speak.i came off last summer into early fall lighter than usual i was a very lean 175 but felt small which is normal in 'clothes 'i felt great tho but again those who remember i had a health scare from mid august through october and still had followup in jan which everything worked out thank god,then the shoulder hit too so i wanted to bulk up a bit stay tight but a little filled out than last few yrs ,the injury came so even though i trained lighter on certain things i still was able to train pretty hard and i was eating more as well.i also for the 1st time 'ever'started treadmill light sessions 2-3 times week and still doing it,i feel cardio helps as well with the total process,nothing crazy or long just get blood going,i was very much anti cardio due to thinking what waste of time and 'muscle'lol,,said fuk it and i like it tbh...my weight is 190 lbs at the moment and considered to climb to 200 but i think at that weight i will look too bloated at 5'7 i was always anti perma bulker,,i think lean works for me.....took this pic 2 day no pump like most of my pics..
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Definitely still looks tight condition wise. Considering what you went through over the last 6-8 months, maintaining size everywhere and staying in shape would be a miracle to most
Maybe a minor setback but at least you didn't regress
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training is great at this point,i like to come down a bit soon closer to summertime .i like abs a bit sharper 'lower abs and belly button area..and condition but i also feel a bit fuller in weight and bodyfat i look still pretty good .its a headgame .
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Thick tris...
What's your favorite tricep exercise? What gave you the most growth?
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I LIKE OVERHEAD ROPE EXTENSIONS ,,ROPE PUSHDOWNS AND DO A LOT ON THE SEATED TRICEP DIP MACHINE'STACK VERSION'WHEN MY DELT IS IN TOTAL WORKING ORDER 'IT SHOULD BE'I LOVE CLOSE GRIP BENCHES DO THEM A LOT'NOT SINCE I GOT HURT.LIKE I SAID I FEEL GREAT AND CLOSE TO STRENGHT LEVELS FULL MAX..
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I've thought about doing close grip bench but I hear its a big injury risk and hell on your shoulders
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I've thought about doing close grip bench but I hear its a big injury risk and hell on your shoulders
could be ,,i do a little wider than the norm few inches wider like where the unsmooth part of the bar starts
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All of the tricep stuff I do is isolation save for dips, and the outer (lateral) head of my tri is way more developed than the back of my arm. Just an observation. Thanks for the reply
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All of the tricep stuff I do is isolation save for dips, and the outer (lateral) head of my tri is way more developed than the back of my arm. Just an observation. Thanks for the reply
NO PROBLEM,,THERE ARE A LOT OF MOVEMENTS FOR TRIS AND AGAIN LIKE MOST STUFF I WILL USE JUST THE CABLE NO HANDLE..I DO 12 SETS ON AN AVG,,HIGHER REPS 10-15
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I've thought about doing close grip bench but I hear its a big injury risk and hell on your shoulders
If you lighten the resistance, doing close grip benches should be fine.
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update some leg in there too,still close to 190 ,training is going very well.some cardio ,eating varies still enjoying some cheats :),maybe get down for vacation in july to low 180's i'll see..
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Look good. Stayed lean for summer. Didnt let injuries keep you dowm
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Look good. Stayed lean for summer. Didnt let injuries keep you dowm
THANKS ...I know what to do and when to do and its just I know what I have and it stays put.i diet enough so I get lean and lean looks better than smooth at least on me its finding the right balance,this is it size wise and only thing I have control over is how shredded I want and at my age I rather keep some mass and not get 'stringy'
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legs.. :)
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-Solid wheels!
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new updated ...summer season in full swing feel great some different shots ..
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new updated ...summer season in full swing feel great some different shots ..
lookin great NJ Beef :)
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1 more...
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always sharp all year round :)
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Thick ass tris.... great arms
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thanks 2 of my pals around here...both share same passion for classic bbing,,and donny also like his bill pearl power type builds as well,,i loved zane look with sprinkle mentzer/arnie/gaspari..
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moving along ,,,vacation and birthday coming up in july...
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You look slightly more vascular. Getting leaner?
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You look slightly more vascular. Getting leaner?
I am both ways,,i have pics from other cameras and lighting and u can see chest/delts I have a lot of vascularity ,where I take pics now doesn't show..im very happy right now current shape/condition for summer i'm bigger than last summer due to my prostate issue behind me I was down 10 or so lbs last year I was really ripped tho ;D...my arms are bigger 'bicep'wise I worked a bit more there this year around shoulder injury,,my delts and chest are full as well again ...I play with my diet and tempo training/cardio that's all someone hormpne free could do...I also take arginine/agmatine more in summer it increases hard look and vascularity tenfold..
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took this in great light to show condition,this is as lean as i want to be while holding size .i would consider a masters 'classic bbing show'i should i'm always asked by people ..
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Visited Kamali's place to take that shot?
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Visited Kamali's place to take that shot?
lol yeah...
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took this in great light to show condition,this is as lean as i want to be while holding size .i would consider a masters 'classic bbing show'i should i'm always asked by people ..
You would do damn well at it, Flex. No question about that at all.
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turned 48 today,,,, :D..i always crush legs ,,but added some treadmill the past yr I feel like it gives them better look,they are bigger again,i lost a bit I felt last summer too much
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Happy B-Day, Flex.
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Happy B-Day, Flex.
thanks bro,,,,
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Legs look better than ever there... and to maintain that leg size at your age naturally is becoming more and more impressive.
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Legs look better than ever there... and to maintain that leg size at your age naturally is becoming more and more impressive.
thanks friend,,,i am training them heavy,i rep hi/lo depending,,i think like I said the treadmill on low interval some climb is really good I found out,,,I HATED CARDIO..its better for overall training I realized...
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Legs look better than ever there... and to maintain that leg size at your age naturally is becoming more and more impressive.
Yes, they say they're the first to go. >:( I wonder why that is. Nerve damage or what do you guys think? Maybe Flex has found the way to avoid it.
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Yes, they say they're the first to go. >:( I wonder why that is. Nerve damage or what do you guys think? Maybe Flex has found the way to avoid it.
I NEVER HAD LOWER BACK ISSUES ,,I DO ALOT OF AB WORK,LOWER BACK STUFF...MY PROBLEMS ARE FR DELT AND OCCASIONAL UPPER BACK L/S UNDER REAR TRAP AREA ,,I USE TENNIS BALL MASSAGE I SHOULD DO IT MORE IT WORKS...
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Legs look better than ever there... and to maintain that leg size at your age naturally is becoming more and more impressive.
I agree that maintaining leg size as one ages is impressive. I find it very difficult to do. Steve is exceptional.
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Yes, tennis ball is good. I've used that method before.
Here is another thing. Once you start using one of these, you will never want to do without. They fix problems and keep them from coming back.
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on vacation check in soon ,tanned,resting ,just doing some light weights,band stretches before beach for pump ;D...
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on vacation check in soon ,tanned,resting ,just doing some light weights,band stretches before beach for pump ;D...
How long does this 'pump' last? I would think you'd have to re-pump every so often to maintain that look.
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How long does this 'pump' last? I would think you'd have to re-pump every so often to maintain that look.
Bands are great for that. They're little-respected yet very useful.
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back from vacation week at jersey shore my tan in real life looks darker than this ..did total body pump day this and that moved movement to movement groups 2 like press/flye.side raise /front raise ..pulldown/row..tri pushdowns /laydown extensiondb,just few sets each.. just kept pace ,,felt good after 6 days of just band work and pushups before beach,,
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back from vacation week at jersey shore my tan in real life looks darker than this ..did total body pump day this and that moved movement to movement groups 2 like press/flye.side raise /front raise ..pulldown/row..tri pushdowns /laydown extensiondb,just few sets each.. just kept pace ,,felt good after 6 days of just band work and pushups before beach,,
Isn't coming back after even a short break great? I know I find it inspiring. Careful though, it is easy to overdo it because you're so excited to be back at the weights. Of course the band and push-up exercises probably kept you 'tuned' up.
Your tan looks good even if it isn't as dark in the photo as it really is. My tan is all 'fake & bake' so far. I need to hit the beach (on the river) a few times to really get it going. You're gloss looks stage ready as does your physique.
I started back working out at the gym last Wednesday. Even though I kept up with upper and lower body movements, mostly weight free while taking my break, I am a little bit sore. I think I will take tonight off and work my quads tomorrow at the gym.
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Isn't coming back after even a short break great? I know I find it inspiring. Careful though, it is easy to overdo it because you're so excited to be back at the weights. Of course the band and push-up exercises probably kept you 'tuned' up.
Your tan looks good even if it isn't as dark in the photo as it really is. My tan is all 'fake & bake' so far. I need to hit the beach (on the river) a few times to really get it going. You're gloss looks stage ready as does your physique.
I started back working out at the gym last Wednesday. Even though I kept up with upper and lower body movements, mostly weight free while taking my break, I am a little bit sore. I think I will take tonight off and work my quads tomorrow at the gym.
thanks jay....i love the beach/pool,,i use a 30 sunblock which is still nothing lol and still tan through it,,,good italian skin darkens nice,,your complexion naturally is better than mine ,my sis too but i catch up easy pretty much..
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Good color... Italian genetics of peace
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thanks jay....i love the beach/pool,,i use a 30 sunblock which is still nothing lol and still tan through it,,,good italian skin darkens nice,,your complexion naturally is better than mine ,my sis too but i catch up easy pretty much..
I tried a fast tan on my shin and ankle Sunday morning. I spilled hot bacon grease on it. Not fond of the resulting color which is somewhat purple except where the big blisters are. Doctor says I'll live. -Not going to be doing any leg extensions for awhile though. Oddly, there is no pain today.
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I tried a fast tan on my shin and ankle Sunday morning. I spilled hot bacon grease on it. Not fond of the resulting color which is somewhat purple except where the big blisters are. Doctor says I'll live. -Not going to be doing any leg extensions for awhile though. Oddly, there is no pain today.
ouch,,
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ouch,,
Yup....ouch! The pain is back. My nerves must have been in shock. Today the burn hurts like hell. Believe it or not, that's a good sign. Some folks never recover sensation in a burn area.
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Yup....ouch! The pain is back. My nerves must have been in shock. Today the burn hurts like hell. Believe it or not, that's a good sign. Some folks never recover sensation in a burn area.
I burnt my finger on my lawn mower engine few weeks ago it blistered immediately and looked like crap it cleared up after week in ocean water on vacation its still pink where skin is healed
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I burnt my finger on my lawn mower engine few weeks ago it blistered immediately and looked like crap it cleared up after week in ocean water on vacation its still pink where skin is healed
The ocean is a great healer. Maybe I should take a trip to Seaside.
I actually was able to work quads last night, including leg extensions, which I did on a machine that has a bunch of adjustments, allowing me to avoid contact with the burn.
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Good conditioning/build for Summer.
Any chance we can get a rear lat spread?
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Good conditioning/build for Summer.
Any chance we can get a rear lat spread?
a tough pose i'll try or a relaxed /flexed version
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CRAZY TRIS,,,
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still sporting some wheels :) 8)
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Better legs than some Olympians this year :D
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Better legs than some Olympians this year :D
I had a feeling you were going to say something to that nature :D...lol...
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Flex, I'd like to know your most updated thoughts on creatine for naturals, when you have the time to say so. Any thoughts at all that you can give, negative or positive, would be most appreciated.
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new phone trying pics
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Wonder if you'll buck the trend of older bbers losing their legs? Yours look the same as a decade ago..
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Wonder if you'll buck the trend of older bbers losing their legs? Yours look the same as a decade ago..
thanks,,i vary weights.reps.tempo.depth,,u name in ,,stilllove leg presses/squats/leg extensions all heavy but slow reps 10-15 and at times higher reps,,its all clicking right now,,training wise and winter i add a few bodyweight lbs a bit fuller than usual not perma bulk lol god forbid,,,thanks for your replies always man,,,
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Looking damn good as always, brother. You got the game down.
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posing is and getting finished just right shot is tough lol,,,you can only pose yourself and move for best light alone,,my wife would tellme to f off if i asked her ...i still get good pics alone ,,i will get updated back pics next..
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Does your camera shoot decent vids? You can try shooting a video, doing your poses in different angles/closer/further away, then take a screenshot of the video at the frame that it looks best.
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Does your camera shoot decent vids? You can try shooting a video, doing your poses in different angles/closer/further away, then take a screenshot of the video at the frame that it looks best.
good point,,,
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off today bored,,,
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after some thanksgiving eating ..other junk food 'donuts'lol,some ice cream mixed with good meals...i look better a bit filled out anyway,,close to or around 190lbs,,,
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after some thanksgiving eating ..other junk food 'donuts'lol,some ice cream mixed with good meals...i look better a bit filled out anyway,,close to or around 190lbs,,,
Looking great as usual. 190 lbs. with a lot of this weight in your quads.
I ate like crazy and ended up 2 pounds lighter the next day. I'm below my goal. Maybe it's time to add an extra healthy snack or two.
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after some thanksgiving eating ..other junk food 'donuts'lol,some ice cream mixed with good meals...i look better a bit filled out anyway,,close to or around 190lbs,,,
Thanksgiving "re-feed," brother!!!
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Thanksgiving "re-feed," brother!!!
8),,THANKS MY FELLOW OLD SCHOOL WRASSLIN BROTHA,,,
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8),,THANKS MY FELLOW OLD SCHOOL WRASSLIN BROTHA,,,
Old-school = BEST-school
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have you ever had a professional photographer take your picture?
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have you ever had a professional photographer take your picture?
no..why?
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no..why?
i just thought it would be cool to say peak at 50 and have some great professional photos with good lightning etc
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i just thought it would be cool to say peak at 50 and have some great professional photos with good lightning etc
maybe ,,that would be neat .i see you post on gossip board a bit so at 1st i thought you were gimmick ,i am always there too but here most people that post are posters i know,,thanks for input...
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i just thought it would be cool to say peak at 50 and have some great professional photos with good lightning etc
I've considered this because I need all the help I can get to look good in photos.
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I've considered this because I need all the help I can get to look good in photos.
physique wise get good light point and pose/lclick,,i erase plenty of midposed or not shot right ones as well..
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physique wise get good light point and pose/lclick,,i erase plenty of midposed or not shot right ones as well..
At least you can get the "right ones". In my case, none of my selfies look good....could it be that what I see in the mirror is total fantasy? LOL.
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At least you can get the "right ones". In my case, none of my selfies look good....could it be that what I see in the mirror is total fantasy? LOL.
thats tough one,and at 70 jay your being critical on yourself,,there are not many 70 yrs olds who an train/do what you do or wear orange undies lol....
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thats tough one,and at 70 jay your being critical on yourself,,there are not many 70 yrs olds who an train/do what you do or wear orange undies lol....
Those undies hit the dust pile awhile back. LOL. I'm aware that I am in superior condition as compared to most folks my age. Being in great health makes this easy. As for being critical, you've got me. I am my own worst critic, despite the shit I get on Getbig. ;)
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zanesque pose..
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zanesque pose..
Those pec inserts look very familiar. ;D
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i try to stay as lean as i can in 'winter'months but recently have been try to put some weight/water not so much a 'bulk'total smooth out but more good food but a bit more that could vary more fats/more carbs,protein is always same in each meal and or snack/filler 'post workout.in recent years bodyweight #'s have taken a step aside more consistent conditioned look 'abs all year and nice decent bf levels not levels that would be stage worthy but under or close to 10 pct..i feel good at 185/190lbs ,sharp like 2 summers ago 175,,,right now 190 ,,200 would be nice but if i look sloppy i would not stick there long if i even got there..
my eating day ,,,pretty much the norm..weekends i miss a few meals.snacks
7am egg beater omlette/either some shredded chees or turkey 'sliced'mixed in..cofee
at work 730 to 830 1 packet flax oatmeal 'organic kind taste awesome just hot water nothing else added
10-1030 greek yogurt 12 gr protein and add 25 grs whey mixed right in like a pudding/banana
1pm usually hi protein grain bread with turkey or chicken breat'grilled w basmati or brown rice single cup brand just micro,,then a fruit and usually granola bars both in package'nature valley'i use all flavors there good 'they have a lot of crap /carbs but i like em..
3 or 4 i might have a fruit at work or oatmeal again
630 dinner chicken/steak/burger whatever wife makes/always salad/veggie
730 5 grams creatine/arginine both powdered form,,i don't use creatine all year or sometimes not at all 'like yrs'right now using again i feel bigger on it'lol'
8-30 train 1;20 to 1.5 hrs training
after training usually cereal 'cheerios/chex/life with scoop protein powder 'i use water no milk'to mix/eat/fruit/i sometimes eat some junk carbs grain crackers/peanut butter sometimes like a small gorge fest carbs..not every post workout but some days i eat more,,
i use pbutter/olive oil fats
low fat icecream or gelato for treats again not every day tho depends on time year if leaning out more i do less.
i still have pretty good metabolism for my age
cardio very light 2x per week after training
my routine
mon chest/tri/abs/treadmill'depends'
tues off
wed back,traps/abs/calves
thurs delts/bis/treadmill usually
fri off
sat usually legs top to bottom if not...i work every other sat
sun legs
on weeks i work sat i will do pump day at home just move around movement to movement all around 'i have pretty good setup at home to get by days i can't get to gym,,
there ya go...
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Awesome.... nice to see some more creative shots
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trying another classic shot.i'm no shawn ray lol'he mastered this shot..
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trying another classic shot.i'm no shawn ray lol'he mastered this shot..
Who cares if you have Shawn Ray's once upon a time muscularity. He doesn't look that good now and you do. You rock! (just because....no homo). It is good that you are varying your poses. There is more going on and this proves it. Get a dark spray tan and you'll look better than he ever did. LOL!
I read your diet routine. It's amazing. I can't imagine eating that often. The best I've ever managed is 5 meals or snacks a day. You are giving your digestive system a workout everyday. My guess is that following this plan maximizes your metabolism. Do you agree?
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Who cares if you have Shawn Ray's once upon a time muscularity. He doesn't look that good now and you do. You rock! (just because....no homo). It is good that you are varying your poses. There is more going on and this proves it. Get a dark spray tan and you'll look better than he ever did. LOL!
I read your diet routine. It's amazing. I can't imagine eating that often. The best I've ever managed is 5 meals or snacks a day. You are giving your digestive system a workout everyday. My guess is that following this plan maximizes your metabolism. Do you agree?
lol,,thanks jay,i'm used to eating this way.i eat pretty much same stuff day to day,,i did eat slice of pizza with my chicken'dark meat'tonight and veggies,,thanks for nice words and usual honesty/support'no homo'...
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NUTZ THE PIC,,
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eating usual with some crap thrown in'i do not count calories'just set 5 eating meals/snacks per day ,,weight varies usually 186-190 depending,,4 workouts week add a 5th overall 'pump'day upperbody every other week,,feel great overall/strong/great focus on workouts'using a pre workout supp'got it free use it only training days,same multi vitamin
chest/abs/treadmill mon
back/traps/abs /calves wed
delts/arms i 've been supersetting arms couple workouts'pretty good'feel ,treadmill thurs..
legs /calves sat or sun depending on week/work schedule'work every other sat'
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Looking slightly leaner than normal
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Looking slightly leaner than normal
i guess ,,sometimesi eat more loose and look better fuller and just as lean,,i always keep the abs ,i drink a good amount water and always protein'not excessive'per day ,at this point its just conditioning thats going to make difference ,gaining too much bodyweight in quest of more size is moot anyway i am at size i'm at and thats that,but thanks for keeping up in my threads really appreciated...
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i guess ,,sometimesi eat more loose and look better fuller and just as lean,,i always keep the abs ,i drink a good amount water and always protein'not excessive'per day ,at this point its just conditioning thats going to make difference ,gaining too much bodyweight in quest of more size is moot anyway i am at size i'm at and thats that,but thanks for keeping up in my threads really appreciated...
looking great mate
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looking great mate
thanks coming from u :),,appreciated
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bump..feel great,training,some cardio and eating is usual.. holding wght in 185 to 190 range,,maybe drop to low 80's for summer once it gets warm.
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As usual, you look great.
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:D side chest and b/w treatment...
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Damn, haven't lost a step..
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i will be 49 in few wks july feel great,eating steady but loose'some empty cals foods'condition is on par with most summers right where i like,185 or so lbs..4 days training,some weeks a 5th pump type day curcuits just some extra on work on certain bparts...
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Damn, looks pretty good and lean. Don't let the stress of your current situation get to you. I made that mistake and put on about ~15 lbs for the last couple months because I was at risk of being evicted.
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Damn, looks pretty good and lean. Don't let the stress of your current situation get to you. I made that mistake and put on about ~15 lbs for the last couple months because I was at risk of being evicted.
thanks man,,,
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i will be 49 in few wks july feel great,eating steady but loose'some empty cals foods'condition is on par with most summers right where i like,185 or so lbs..4 days training,some weeks a 5th pump type day curcuits just some extra on work on certain bparts...
props man, looking great...
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kept rolling along despite personal issues still ongoing ..now that summer is almost over took a light week of training and eating for vacation,,felt in great shape on beach especially majority 49 yrs old are cooked and done body wise ...
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Looking great for any age, brother!
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great work mate...
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great work mate...
thanx...
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Been a rough time for both of us. Hang in there dude... still looking great.
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Top notch as always, nj.
Hope you and NA get through these rough patches.
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Top notch as always, nj.
Hope you and NA get through these rough patches.
THANKS FOR ALL THE POSITIVE COMMENTS,,I WORK HARD IN THE GYM,EAT NICE SENSIBLE EATING PLAN,I ENJOY ICECREAM/PIZZA/WHATEVER I KEEP MEALS SMALL/CALORIES IN MY HEAD,,I LIKE BEING LEAN AND EVEN IN WINTER I MIGHT GET A BIT FULLER BUT NOT MUCH,,IT WORKS AS YOU AGE TO GET COMFORTABLE IN TERMS WEIGHT/LOOK...
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new pic...feeling good despite rocky road i'm on currently...training hard,eating good over 185 or so lbs,,,training keeps me even keeled through tough time s.as they say you are in control of your own way and despite tough yr in terms of my marriage close to ending i can say there will be better days ahead,i'm not one to just give up and lose all control over things,,you work,pay bills,keep going...
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Still looking on top of things physique-wise... hope things improve for you m8.
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new pic...feeling good despite rocky road i'm on currently...training hard,eating good over 185 or so lbs,,,training keeps me even keeled through tough time s.as they say you are in control of your own way and despite tough yr in terms of my marriage close to ending i can say there will be better days ahead,i'm not one to just give up and lose all control over things,,you work,pay bills,keep going...
still looking great mate....
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new pic...feeling good despite rocky road i'm on currently...training hard,eating good over 185 or so lbs,,,training keeps me even keeled through tough time s.as they say you are in control of your own way and despite tough yr in terms of my marriage close to ending i can say there will be better days ahead,i'm not one to just give up and lose all control over things,,you work,pay bills,keep going...
Epic 20 roll Costco toilet paper in the background! ;D ;D
Great physique. I hope everything is working out for you!
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new pic...feeling good despite rocky road i'm on currently...training hard,eating good over 185 or so lbs,,,training keeps me even keeled through tough time s.as they say you are in control of your own way and despite tough yr in terms of my marriage close to ending i can say there will be better days ahead,i'm not one to just give up and lose all control over things,,you work,pay bills,keep going...
With your positive attitude and dedication to your health the will be better days ahead for sure. Looking fine, as usual.
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Epic 20 roll Costco toilet paper in the background! ;D ;D
Great physique. I hope everything is working out for you!
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Haha. Awesome,,,I use wipes btw flushable of course I have a delicate bum....
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An excellent classic physique NJ! One that pays homage to Zane. Well done!
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An excellent classic physique NJ! One that pays homage to Zane. Well done!
Thanks Scott,that's quite a compliment,I always saw that vision as I honed my build.I loved those builds back then ,as be there said your going to look the way you do no matter what,it's genetic big,small,thick,shape and look muscle,how lean all around you can get no matter how hard the diet ,I always followed basics such as there is one diet just eat to where or how you want to look more or less .
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well,,since last update they are getting infrequent due to busy at work,no computer at night,i post from work when I can its getting tougher'busy'i moved out nov 30 and into apt ,its been hectic moving,training,and setting up apt,got nice place and few minutes from wifes home to get kids,they stayed a couple days in December and been over to hang a few more ,I have stayed at the house with them as well nights my wife worked 'nights'she is switching to full time day position'thank god'in a week finally,,its been tough packing bag overnight,then back to apt ect...but I have nice place and good place to bring a lady home to....training has been good /steady,actually more days than usual,eating was off a bit missed some meals but weight was same give or take a few lbs up/down,condition is good considering ..trying to eat more ,trying to cook meals ahead lol..I always like food shopping lol hot girls...
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Damn, Flex. I dropped off for a while and had no idea of the shit you've been through. You're a tough mofo. And you are a great catch for any chick if that's what it comes to.
Check out the main Postive Board, btw. Your presence is being requested. You'd make a great Mod, as you'll see by the many votes of confidence. Stay strong and I really hope to see you around.
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Still looking great... hope things start looking up for you.
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Still looking great... hope things start looking up for you.
thanks ..yeah living alone is good and different ,I miss the loud house lol,,kids were over past weekend 'very cold'hard to do stuff with htem we were in and out apt all weekend.i cook a lot that's cool ,,had work friends over sunday made Italian sandwhiches/shrimp,mozz and tomato ,some brews,training has been great go any days /time at night I want without looking for my mom to come over at night to help,maximizing my days and frequency instead of 'time limits'to go and how long before rushing home.but I do miss being a 'whole 'family
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kids first,,,, and if any lady friend doesn't like them being first..... see ya.... training second and consistent... good equalizer and outlet....
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thanks ..yeah living alone is good and different ,I miss the loud house lol,,kids were over past weekend 'very cold'hard to do stuff with htem we were in and out apt all weekend.i cook a lot that's cool ,,had work friends over sunday made Italian sandwhiches/shrimp,mozz and tomato ,some brews,training has been great go any days /time at night I want without looking for my mom to come over at night to help,maximizing my days and frequency instead of 'time limits'to go and how long before rushing home.but I do miss being a 'whole 'family
You're a family man at heart, NJ. Don't change.
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You're a family man at heart, NJ. Don't change.
IM TRYING,,, 8)
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Hope things are going well.
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Still on it....feel great.training .eating well .weight over 180 ish..turned 51 july.dating nice girl old high school class mate italian of course lol...kids are well ..coping with every other weekend with them .I do see them more tho.shoulder a bit tight revamped training reps are moderate to high weights by feel.still crank some good weight on back and legs..delts chest more feel and pump.
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Still on it....feel great.training .eating well .weight over 180 ish..turned 51 july.dating nice girl old high school class mate italian of course lol...kids are well ..coping with every other weekend with them .I do see them more tho.shoulder a bit tight revamped training reps are moderate to high weights by feel.still crank some good weight on back and legs..delts chest more feel and pump.
You are a true winner. -Glad your life is going so well. You look excellent! Was she a high school sweetheart or just a classmate?
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You are a true winner. -Glad your life is going so well. You look excellent! Was she a high school sweetheart or just a classmate?
JAy...she was friend I was friends with her twin brother who she now despises lol..I saw him at a wedding recent and we. Caught up reminiscing
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JAy...she was friend I was friends with her twin brother who she now despises lol..I saw him at a wedding recent and we. Caught up reminiscing
It's great that you and she got together. Interesting that she hates her twin brother. I don't know why, but I imagined twins always got along. Guess some do and some don't.
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What are you running,TRT? Looking good.
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Leg shot
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Leg shot
Long time; no talk, brother.
Impressive wheels & tri's for ANY age!!
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Thanks Montague.
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Your build is very similar to that of my older brother. Well done!
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Your build is very similar to that of my older brother. Well done!
8)Thanks Scott,take that as a compliment
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Leg day,,,pics after legs pumped ,,,I did leg press stretched then went right into 4 plates per side ,then 5,6,2 sets 7 plates per side reps 15,12,12,12,12 then squatted 2 plates x12,275 x12,315 x10,365 x8,,then leg extensions 5 sets 205 to 255 that’s the stack limit sets 12,12,12,10,,hamstrings 4 sets lying leg curls sets 10 and finished stiff legged lifts 185,225,245,245,calves seated calf raise 5 sets heavy but reps never less than 10.i do rep sets other calf days like 20 reps to burn..
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I disappeared for a while here ,hard to post at work,have iPad apple gift from girlfriend so I’m back here and doing well and feeling great,I’ll post more stuff,pics here as I can.
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I disappeared for a while here ,hard to post at work,have iPad apple gift from girlfriend so I’m back here and doing well and feeling great,I’ll post more stuff,pics here as I can.
Do you mind me asking how many calories you consume on an average day (if you track them)?
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Do you mind me asking how many calories you consume on an average day (if you track them)?
I’m pretty instinctive and I gauge roughly it’s not obsessive other than foods I eat ,I have added some body weight just to see how far before I lose some leanness I guess after trying since 1987 not much will change unless I give up.
Meal 1 egg whites I use pour out version with peppers every day and I add shredded mozzarella cheese then oatmeal flax version cup blue berries and sometimes I add cereal protein go lean
Snack pistachios lately before lunch. I usually have a granola bar too and piece fruit or grapes for example
Meal 2 chicken usually cup rice
Protein bar few hrs later
Meal 3 dinner before gym chicken and rice again usually
Train hr later I train at night 730 or 8 pm
Then after training shake I use the organic pea protein better on my stomach measure large scoop overflow it and add blueberries frozen and or frozen strawberries and banana and add natural peanut butter sometimes
After that I sometimes eat some organicflax chips from Trader Joe’s with salsa not good to eat before bed but I’m used to it
Depends week or day we get bagels at work sometimes I grab a whole wheat and put pb butter.
I take multi and glucosamine and arginine tabs before good pump it gives
I eat red meat once week usually in place of other chicken meal
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I’m pretty instinctive and I gauge roughly it’s not obsessive other than foods I eat ,I have added some body weight just to see how far before I lose some leanness I guess after trying since 1987 not much will change unless I give up.
Meal 1 egg whites I use pour out version with peppers every day and I add shredded mozzarella cheese then oatmeal flax version cup blue berries and sometimes I add cereal protein go lean
Snack pistachios lately before lunch. I usually have a granola bar too and piece fruit or grapes for example
Meal 2 chicken usually cup rice
Protein bar few hrs later
Meal 3 dinner before gym chicken and rice again usually
Train hr later I train at night 730 or 8 pm
Then after training shake I use the organic pea protein better on my stomach measure large scoop overflow it and add blueberries frozen and or frozen strawberries and banana and add natural peanut butter sometimes
After that I sometimes eat some organicflax chips from Trader Joe’s with salsa not good to eat before bed but I’m used to it
Depends week or day we get bagels at work sometimes I grab a whole wheat and put pb butter.
I take multi and glucosamine and arginine tabs before good pump it gives
I eat red meat once week usually in place of other chicken meal
I take it, you allow for variables? I couldn't eat the same thing each day with the exception of one red meat day. Tonight, I will make Spanish rice using a package mix, lean ground beef, onion, mild green chili peppers, a can of chopped, fire roasted tomatoes, some water or beef stock and maybe sliced black olives. This makes plenty for two big or three modest sized meals.
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I’m pretty instinctive and I gauge roughly it’s not obsessive other than foods I eat ,I have added some body weight just to see how far before I lose some leanness I guess after trying since 1987 not much will change unless I give up.
Meal 1 egg whites I use pour out version with peppers every day and I add shredded mozzarella cheese then oatmeal flax version cup blue berries and sometimes I add cereal protein go lean
Snack pistachios lately before lunch. I usually have a granola bar too and piece fruit or grapes for example
Meal 2 chicken usually cup rice
Protein bar few hrs later
Meal 3 dinner before gym chicken and rice again usually
Train hr later I train at night 730 or 8 pm
Then after training shake I use the organic pea protein better on my stomach measure large scoop overflow it and add blueberries frozen and or frozen strawberries and banana and add natural peanut butter sometimes
After that I sometimes eat some organicflax chips from Trader Joe’s with salsa not good to eat before bed but I’m used to it
Depends week or day we get bagels at work sometimes I grab a whole wheat and put pb butter.
I take multi and glucosamine and arginine tabs before good pump it gives
I eat red meat once week usually in place of other chicken meal
Awesome!
Thanks for the info!!
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How's your shoulder doing? I've learned a lot trying to manage my train wreck shoulder.
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How's your shoulder doing? I've learned a lot trying to manage my train wreck shoulder.
Better thanks I don’t know I healed and changed some things
like you did.
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Today, I work delts. So far they are holding up well, but I'm careful about form and the amount of resistance I use.
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Like most ,home workouts,I have bands ,dbells,i do total body workouts just pump set to set,and I fill in with few workouts split like chest tris high reps,chest I use bands and pushups only I had bench at my old house when I was married it’s gone :'(,,,legs are lean I like it I’m doing high reps lunges dumbbell fr squats Single leg Bulgarian ,just keeping blood going.arms and delts get normal I have enough to keep some size presses and laterals and curls enough weight,,,
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Like most ,home workouts,I have bands ,dbells,i do total body workouts just pump set to set,and I fill in with few workouts split like chest tris high reps,chest I use bands and pushups only I had bench at my old house when I was married it’s gone :'(,,,legs are lean I like it I’m doing high reps lunges dumbbell fr squats Single leg Bulgarian ,just keeping blood going.arms and delts get normal I have enough to keep some size presses and laterals and curls enough weight,,,
I'm glad to see you're still at it, Brother.
I know you went through some tough times... now a global pandemic.
That's a true display of DETERMINATION, PASSION, DISCIPLINE.
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I'm glad to see you're still at it, Brother.
I know you went through some tough times... now a global pandemic.
That's a true display of DETERMINATION, PASSION, DISCIPLINE.
THANKS MAN,,,yeah train at home apt just what i have i use till it burns,,im very keyed in on food/diet pretty strict ,i enjoy other food items if needed i love pizza ,,i make my own.
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Haven’t done this pose in since I competed lol,,long ago.
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Haven’t done this pose in since I competed lol,,long ago.
So, which competition are you thinking about entering? I'm being serious. Contests are being postponed until summer and fall because of COVID-19. This gives you time to put the finishing touches on your physique.
2020 NPC SOUTH JERSEY CHAMPIONSHIPS
JUNE 13, 2020 ▪ CHERRY HILL, NJ
NATIONAL QUALIFIER
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So, which competition are you thinking about entering? I'm being serious. Contests are being postponed until summer and fall because of COVID-19. This gives you time to put the finishing touches on your physique.
2020 NPC SOUTH JERSEY CHAMPIONSHIPS
JUNE 13, 2020 ▪ CHERRY HILL, NJ
NATIONAL QUALIFIER
Haven’t if so,,,,but I know I can present a good showing,,my point was I post similar poses I wanted to get a good side chest and a front bicep shows all flaws ,I look better than I thought it is a tough pose to look ok in.my only point is lower pec line is lost there,I have good outer chest and tie in delts upper but lose it arms up as I can see and deep middle part is shallow too,,arms down it’s less noticeable
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Haven’t if so,,,,but I know I can present a good showing,,my point was I post similar poses I wanted to get a good side chest and a front bicep shows all flaws ,I look better than I thought it is a tough pose to look ok in.my only point is lower pec line is lost there,I have good outer chest and tie in delts upper but lose it arms up as I can see and deep middle part is shallow too,,arms down it’s less noticeable
You really know how to critique your work. Isn't that often a sign of success? What did you think you looked like? Chopped liver? Your limbs, arms and legs are among of your strong points.
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You really know how to critique your work. Isn't that often a sign of success? What did you think you looked like? Chopped liver? Your limbs, arms and legs are among of your strong points.
Thank you jay..I know you understand process and you do it yourself.your tough critic as well.i appreciate kind words,critique.
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With gyms closed I had to keep it going,beginning bands and push-up holders ,then got some old dumbbells back and added my old adjustable inc -decline- flat bench ,got bells 15 ,20,30;35-50;60:curl bar then I was on my way,...I did full body workouts sometimes,pump sets body part to body part,higher reps,slow tempos,,supersets,and some weeks like now split body parts my usuall.i usually go heavy Ishtar what I’m used to,but I enjoyed this other way to train too.summer Is here and I am close to my usual look.i do want to get back to usual heavier back and leg workouts,Even legs I was able to keep going with various exercises with bands,dumbbell squats,lunges.
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With gyms closed I had to keep it going,beginning bands and push-up holders ,then got some old dumbbells back and added my old adjustable inc -decline- flat bench ,got bells 15 ,20,30;35-50;60:curl bar then I was on my way,...I did full body workouts sometimes,pump sets body part to body part,higher reps,slow tempos,,supersets,and some weeks like now split body parts my usuall.i usually go heavy Ishtar what I’m used to,but I enjoyed this other way to train too.summer Is here and I am close to my usual look.i do want to get back to usual heavier back and leg workouts,Even legs I was able to keep going with various exercises with bands,dumbbell squats,lunges.
I may have said this before, but you are built very similar to my older brother. Very much along the lines of Zane whom he and I admire very much. You look great!
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I may have said this before, but you are built very similar to my older brother. Very much along the lines of Zane whom he and I admire very much. You look great!
SCOTT...THANK YOU ZANE IS ONE OF MY IDOLS PERIOD...I TAKE A COMPLIMENT FROM YOU AS GOOD AS IT GETS...
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SCOTT...THANK YOU ZANE IS ONE OF MY IDOLS PERIOD...I TAKE A COMPLIMENT FROM YOU AS GOOD AS IT GETS...
I got to meet Zane when he allowed me to come by his home many years ago to pick up some autographed books for my older brother. Of course I didn't go inside their home, but all the same it was great to meet him and get the books for my brother.
Mr. Zane is a gentleman, believe me and that you and my brother both think the same of him and have similar physiques is just so cool! I think he still has the poster of Frank and Christine from the late 70s at his home. I did not have the pleasure of meeting his wife but she was and I have no doubts remains, beautiful.
Train hard, brother!
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I got to meet Zane when he allowed me to come by his home many years ago to pick up some autographed books for my older brother. Of course I didn't go inside their home, but all the same it was great to meet him and get the books for my brother.
Mr. Zane is a gentleman, believe me and that you and my brother both think the same of him and have similar physiques is just so cool! I think he still has the poster of Frank and Christine from the late 70s at his home. I did not have the pleasure of meeting his wife but she was and I have no doubts remains, beautiful.
Train hard, brother!
Cool story,,you have had interesting take and good insight on bbing I read all your stories,banter and of course your selected venom on certain individuals
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Training has been great,considering no gym.i have nice set up and just doing what I do and it works,I’m 180 and it’s pretty much best I’ve looked at this weight in a while.legs have held up a little smaller but I do enough to maintain.
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Training has been great,considering no gym.i have nice set up and just doing what I do and it works,I’m 180 and it’s pretty much best I’ve looked at this weight in a while.legs have held up a little smaller but I do enough to maintain.
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Looking superb, brother! Speaking of brothers, I am hoping to visit my oldest brother in about a week or so and I should like to show him this thread as the two of your are built similarly. If this is alright with you, then I shall. Well done, sir!
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Training has been great,considering no gym.i have nice set up and just doing what I do and it works,I’m 180 and it’s pretty much best I’ve looked at this weight in a while.legs have held up a little smaller but I do enough to maintain.
Your progress posts are inspirational as usual. -Legs look fine. If you are like me, working legs at home is a challenge as compared to working them at the gym where there is an array of equipment. I refuse to cave in to the theory that our leg muscles atrophy as we age. On the other hand, muscle-wise both of my legs together would make one of yours. LOL! You've got great skin tone. I'm guessing you've been careful about sun damage. I have always had a fair number of moles, add this to age spots which show up as a lack of pigment and the fact that I have large pores and I am hairy, my skin looks like crap.
I wish I could say training has been great here too, but that would be a lie. Truth be told, it has been hit and miss.
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good bis n tris.. arm looks huge!
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Your arms are way bigger than they were. Wow! Almost look photshopped.
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Looking fit as a fiddle.
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Your arms are way bigger than they were. Wow! Almost look photshopped.
Haha,,angle I guess ,,
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Feel good overall,training great like” old timer” rich I get through aches and pains,tweaked Lower back pretty good doing stiff legged dead’s for hamstrings..
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Keep up the good work. We will have a cocktail sometime at a dive sea side bar when the timing is right or do some body surfing. (He vacations near my house.)
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Keep up the good work. We will have a cocktail sometime at a dive sea side bar when the timing is right or do some body surfing. (He vacations near my house.)
Thank u ,,we have too man I booked already next summmer we are now the street over facing lennys pizzeria 2 block walk to crabs claw,,
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Looking great, njflex!
I hope 2021 is good to you!!!
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Looking great, njflex!
I hope 2021 is good to you!!!
Ty man ,,u too as well....
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Pic Today,,,I am approaching 53 birthday next week 7/13,,,training is great,feel good ,training 4 to 5 days week.
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Pic Today,,,I am approaching 53 birthday next week 7/13,,,training is great,feel good ,training 4 to 5 days week.
Looking great, man! My older brother has finally begun training again and your photos have given him inspiration as you are similar in build. Keep it up, brother! Again, looking great!
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Looking great, man! My older brother has finally begun training again and your photos have given him inspiration as you are similar in build. Keep it up, brother! Again, looking great!
Ty Scott,,,very appreciated your kind reply’s,,always look forwarded to your thoughts…I love training and living as clean as possible ,,I enjoy a nice bottle of wine 🍷 too.I never smoked in my life and always keep my weight and look in check.
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Pic Today,,,I am approaching 53 birthday next week 7/13,,,training is great,feel good ,training 4 to 5 days week.
Geezus Steve you look fantastic !
I never knew you were that old ( not that 53 is old but time sure has passed quickly on here).......................t oo damn fast.
Keep pumping bro you look great for any age !!
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Current pic heaviest I’ve been in a while close to 190 lbs ,feel strong,workouts 4 days and a pump rep day every other week,eating more as clean as possible but I wanted to add some weight and change up workouts heavy days ,superset days,I am a rep and volume trainer.
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Geezus Steve you look fantastic !
I never knew you were that old ( not that 53 is old but time sure has passed quickly on here).......................t oo damn fast.
Keep pumping bro you look great for any age !!
Right, time fly's on Getbig. I think Njflex has found Shangri-La.
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Right, time fly's on Getbig. I think Njflex has found Shangri-La.
LOL,,THANKS JAY ,I STAY MOTIVATED AND POSITIVE,I WORK HARD,HAVE A SEXY GREAT GIRLFRIEND,ENJOY AS MUCH OF THINGS IN LIFE I CAN. I DO PAMPER MYSELF LOL,,,THANK U FOR COMING ON HERE FOR SO LONG AND GIVING YOUR INPUT..
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Current pic heaviest I’ve been in a while close to 190 lbs ,feel strong,workouts 4 days and a pump rep day every other week,eating more as clean as possible but I wanted to add some weight and change up workouts heavy days ,superset days,I am a rep and volume trainer.
Looking great! It's like looking at old photographs of my older brother. Physique-wise, you guys are twins. I am going to have him look at this thread because he's in need of inspiration to train. Again, you really look great!
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Looking great! It's like looking at old photographs of my older brother. Physique-wise, you guys are twins. I am going to have him look at this thread because he's in need of inspiration to train. Again, you really look great!
THE SCOTT!!!!,,thank you for kind words always,anyone who know s you ,,knows you never hold back lol....i would like to see a pic of your bro...
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What's your height and weight bro? Great wheels 8)
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What's your height and weight bro? Great wheels 8)
5/7 TO 5'8 180/185 DEPENDING..
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5/7 TO 5'8 180/185 DEPENDING..
I'm 53 and I guess I look pretty good, although I'm enhanced so not far to compare. I'm 5'10.5" 161 (yep, I got ZERO wheels so you won't see a wheel shot from me ;D)
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looking good pal
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looking good pal
Means alot coming from you, just wish i had wheels like yours ;D
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Started thread 10 plus yrs ago,just turned 54 week ago still at it.
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Started thread 10 plus yrs ago,just turned 54 week ago still at it.
Belated Happy Birthday. This is a great updated photo. Your physique gets better and better with age.
From the looks of it, you are still a bachelor. How do you figure out what to wear? Just grab the first thing off the floor? LOL!
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Belated Happy Birthday. This is a great updated photo. Your physique gets better and better with age.
From the looks of it, you are still a bachelor. How do you figure out what to wear? Just grab the first thing off the floor? LOL!
Thanks jay,,,,,lol my mess,,
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Looking freakin` great as always Steve..........again, Happy Birthday I hope it`s the best one yet bro.
Forever young !!!
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Im a bit heavier,fuller .
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Great fucking lifestyle...you look fantastic for any age bro.......any age, especially for being 54 years young.
A lifetime of bodybuilding or a dad bod at 25 years old.....you decide.
Steve,keep pumping, and don`t let anything ever fucking stop you......if you lose everything else,you still have bodybuilding
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At 54 quads are still there not same as when I started thread somewhat down a bit but I still hit them hard and vary it a bit more not squatting like I used to heavy I was a beast ,some injuries and set backs have changed my training a bit.
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You're no Bhanky.
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You're no Bhanky.
Haha 😂 no
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Looking great Steve.....can I please borrow your legs for my next contest ? :D
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Looking great, my friend. My older brother agrees, you and he have very similar builds. Well, not now as he is like me, olde. ;D
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Looking great, my friend. My older brother agrees, you and he have very similar builds. Well, not now as he is like me, olde. ;D
Thank you mr Scott,,that’s a great compliment.I keep going feel pretty good ,I’ve had a few things in the way past year with my health between Covid and I had some recent months of heart palpitations hit me strangely it was at sleep I had some nights in a row with tremendous beating in my heart and pulse I went to dr all ok heart was in good shape I wore. A monitor on my chest too for 5;days nothing irregular,doing bloods more to be sure otherwise I’ve been sleeping ok and training and living fine again weird ???.maybe stress I was a little off couple months ago late summer
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Thank you mr Scott,,that’s a great compliment.I keep going feel pretty good ,I’ve had a few things in the way past year with my health between Covid and I had some recent months of heart palpitations hit me strangely it was at sleep I had some nights in a row with tremendous beating in my heart and pulse I went to dr all ok heart was in good shape I wore. A monitor on my chest too for 5;days nothing irregular,doing bloods more to be sure otherwise I’ve been sleeping ok and training and living fine again weird ???.maybe stress I was a little off couple months ago late summer
One of my brothers has to periodically go in to the doctor and get a re-sync via an electric jolt. He told me the term for it but I cannot recall it right now, sorry.
You shall be well, my friend. :)
Me? I keep waking up and checking to ensure that I am still "here", LOL! ;D Live for what gives you the desire to live. Your family and friends.
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Scott thanks for kind words and support my friend…
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Pretty awesome shape for any age especially 54, your skin doesn’t even look old.
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Pretty awesome shape for any age especially 54, your skin doesn’t even look old.
THANK YOU....yeah i have been lucky its basically cause i was born thin but could develope a decent muscular build and i followed pretty much same eating plan other when i did a few shows ,i never bulked up fat ever ,i vary only in weight by 5-10 lbs ,i am currently 185 or so lbs...5'7 to 5'8 lol...depending ;D
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Looking great, my friend!
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THANK YOU....yeah i have been lucky its basically cause i was born thin but could develope a decent muscular build and i followed pretty much same eating plan other when i did a few shows ,i never bulked up fat ever ,i vary only in weight by 5-10 lbs ,i am currently 185 or so lbs...5'7 to 5'8 lol...depending ;D
What you say goes to prove there is a lot more to looking super fit than can be measured in weight and height. I'm about 5'10" these days and somewhere between 175 and 180 lbs. You're physique is god-like compared to mine. My main excuses are that I am 24 years older than you and bad about training consistency. One thing we have in common is that we both started out lean. Aside from when I was 29 and intentionally bulked up to 225 lbs. for about a minute, my weight is fairly constant like yours is
It is good to know all is well with your heart. It was probably just stress like you said. Stress be gone. It is a bad thing. Very hard on one's health.
Honestly over all the years you have been posting up photos, you look as good as did in your first photo post back in 2011. Here's some reminders of you in the past, including when you were just barely an adult (27).
According to the caption, you were 27 in these photos. Clearly, those were the days my friend... those were the days.
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Here you are 48 years old and you have a really pasty face, but the rest of what is showing is killer. LOL!
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Did you ever use any PEDs or TRT later in life? Not hating just asking
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So birthday coming up 55 next Thursday, July 13. As you can see my training is still in effect. Age catches up. I can feel it right now having some right shoulder issue working around it I have to do massages and I have different ways to work around it it’s affecting my chest workouts. I’ve had to do more cable and more machine, pressing on the angles and try to keep the front dealt out. started this thread over 10 years ago some changes in the body by time occur. It sucks. I hate it but it is what it is other than that happy to be healthy and still I’ll get big.com and hopefully put up a few more pics the next couple weeks or so. My leg workouts are going incredible. My legs really haven’t missed much of a beat still there good size some separation as you can see.
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:)55 now,feeling good ,training and eating still no slowing down,got over shoulder soreness took few months but got around it,weigh 180 .
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:)55 now,feeling good ,training and eating still no slowing down,got over shoulder soreness took few months but got around it,weigh 180 .
Looking great Steve..........props buddy ! ;)
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Looking great Steve..........props buddy ! ;)
THANKS WES,,,,im pushing,,legs and back are still very strong,pressing is coming back after sore 3months shoulder ,db pressing is coming up..overall feel great..
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Kamali kitchen lighting ;)
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Kamali kitchen lighting ;)
Good to see you´re still around Bud
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Good to see you´re still around Bud
i am ;),,,i still love working out...glad ur back ...
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i am ;),,,i still love working out...glad ur back ...
thanks steve
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Come over to the training section. I forgot you post here.
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Vacation Aruba few weeks,training well and hard.in good shape for summer.
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Looking great Steve....props my friend!! ;)
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Amazing natty physique on Steve, strong and healthy... (no H-mo)
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Turning 56 next weekend ,pushed for my best condition as possible last few months.a bit bigger as well.people noticing and some good props..training and diet is where it needs to be..sitting at 180 lbs .
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Turning 56 next weekend ,pushed for my best condition as possible last few months.a bit bigger as well.people noticing and some good props..training and diet is where it needs to be..sitting at 180 lbs .
you still doing your 4 day split or has your training changed?
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you still doing your 4 day split or has your training changed?
Mon chest tri abs
Tues back traps calves abs
Wed off usually if not Thursday workout and then thurs off
Thurs delts and biceps or off
Fri I do a circuit day just few sets of mon and tues workouts higher reps 30: 45 minutes
Sat legs top to bottom
Sun off
I do a lot of drop sets ,and for say delts run the rack laterals ..
This past few months diet wise same protein less carbs I cycle them around,I do not count calories ,I also drink fair enough amount water not over board like some people with gallon jugs around all the time.i also eat small and do not overstuff myself for scale weight anymore I’m happier right now and my shape and condition is better for it.i want to be frank zane type lol..
I train with a cop he’s 36 I know him since he’s in high school we started traing together steady last 2;yrs he’s down 40 lbs since and looks great he’s rubbed off on me as well .i do not try to out lift him on chest like dbells I do what I can and shoulder presses as well.i push him on legs and back he has to keep up with me there I’m still very strong there .
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Mon chest tri abs
Tues back traps calves abs
Wed off usually if not Thursday workout and then thurs off
Thurs delts and biceps or off
Fri I do a circuit day just few sets of mon and tues workouts higher reps 30: 45 minutes
Sat legs top to bottom
Sun off
I do a lot of drop sets ,and for say delts run the rack laterals ..
This past few months diet wise same protein less carbs I cycle them around,I do not count calories ,I also drink fair enough amount water not over board like some people with gallon jugs around all the time.i also eat small and do not overstuff myself for scale weight anymore I’m happier right now and my shape and condition is better for it.i want to be frank zane type lol..
I train with a cop he’s 36 I know him since he’s in high school we started traing together steady last 2;yrs he’s down 40 lbs since and looks great he’s rubbed off on me as well .i do not try to out lift him on chest like dbells I do what I can and shoulder presses as well.i push him on legs and back he has to keep up with me there I’m still very strong there .
sounds good that you´ve a training partner & push each other.
yeah I mean you look a good weight & size in your pictures, like Rich wrote on his thread the Athletic look but you still got that weight trained look ;)
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sounds good that you´ve a training partner & push each other.
yeah I mean you look a good weight & size in your pictures, like Rich wrote on his thread the Athletic look but you still got that weight trained look ;)
Donnie, thanks again for the shout out props like you love the training and yeah I call it functional muscle I kind of like Frank Zane not fully dieted out look I like his physique like when he did his modeling pics. some kind of physique I always wanted, so yeah I think took a long time a lot of chiseling a lot of training a lot of Commitment
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We have to meet one day on the beach or boardwalk.
Regarding your earlier post of adapting to age I find myself doing a lot of that. When my shoulders gives me grief it's declines chest presses where it doesn't hurt at all. Making some drastic changes to my leg training. Now it's leg press, high box step ups and dumbbell squats on a severe wedge. Regarding the wedge I got a more severe angle than the picture I pulled off the internet. It sure makes a light weight heavy and seems to throw all the stress onto the quads. Long story short, we all have to adapt and change as we age.
Keep going you look fantastic.
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We have to meet one day on the beach or boardwalk.
Regarding your earlier post of adapting to age I find myself doing a lot of that. When my shoulders gives me grief it's declines chest presses where it doesn't hurt at all. Making some drastic changes to my leg training. Now it's leg press, high box step ups and dumbbell squats on a severe wedge. Regarding the wedge I got a more severe angle than the picture I pulled off the internet. It sure makes a light weight heavy and seems to throw all the stress onto the quads. Long story short, we all have to adapt and change as we age.
Keep going you look fantastic.
Thank you Rich. Your inspiration as well, brother especially with your condition you’re still training like you’re not sick and it’s pushing it back and I love it and you’re always working hard and that’s important because if you don’t you’re just gonna deteriorate and why should you still young grandfather you still have tons to live for I will be down the shore in August will connect. I will get in touch with you.