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Getbig Bodybuilding Boards => Positive Bodybuilding Discussion & Talk => Natural Bodybuilding => Topic started by: brianX on April 04, 2006, 11:22:39 PM
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I am a 24 year old lifetime natural. My dad got me started on weights at age 13, but I've only been training seriously for about a year. My training is centered around heavy free weight exercises, with some machines mixed in. The 5x5 training system has given me my best gains, which is why I use it on almost all upper-body exercises. I'm currently focused on increasing my bench press numbers, though I may start doing deadlifts and squats again in the near future. I am a little under 6'0" tall and weigh 245 lb, but I'm trying to lose weight at the moment.
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Today's Workout
Flat Bench
Warmup
135x10
185x8
225x6
275x5
Workout
320x5
320x4
320x4
320x4
320x4
Weighted Dips
105x5
115x5
115x5
115x5
115x5
Upright Rows
225x5
225x5
225x5
235x5
235x5
Barbell Curls
165x5
165x5
165x5
165x5
165x5
Leg Press
5x10
Done! :D
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How many times a week do you lift? Also, how are you going about trying to lose weight?
Looking good so far.
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Here is today's workout. I started doing standing military presses a few months ago. My goal is to do 5 reps with 225. The pullovers are done on a 1970's era Nautilus pullover machine that I reassembled a few years ago.
Machine Pressdowns
6x15
Machine Curls
5x12
Nautilus Pullover
280x5
280x5
280x5
280x5
280x5
Standing Military Press
155x5
195x5
210x3
195x5
155x15
Hack Squat
4x5
Done! :D
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How many times a week do you lift? Also, how are you going about trying to lose weight?
Looking good so far.
I train around five times a week on average. I'm just eating smaller meals and eliminating all junk food. Also, I might start bike riding in a few weeks.
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Hey bro, i know u have posted two of ur workouts that i believe u do on seperate days. Do u do similar to that on another 3 days of the week?? That would end up being quite alot of sets per body part, not dissing it, just curious.
davie
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Yes, I just repeat these two workouts.
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the only stat i don't believe are the 225 lb. upright rows.
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I am a 24 year old lifetime natural. My dad got me started on weights at age 13, but I've only been training seriously for about a year. My training is centered around heavy free weight exercises, with some machines mixed in. The 5x5 training system has given me my best gains, which is why I use it on almost all upper-body exercises. I'm currently focused on increasing my bench press numbers, though I may start doing deadlifts and squats again in the near future. I am a little under 6'0" tall and weigh 245 lb, but I'm trying to lose weight at the moment.
So what is your actual GOAL?
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I felt a little weaker today. Will probably be up on Tuesday.
Flat Bench
Warmup
135x10
185x8
225x6
275x5
Workout
320x5
320x4
320x4
320x3
320x3
Weighted Dips
115x5
115x5
115x5
115x5
115x5
Upright Rows
235x5
235x5
235x5
235x5
235x5
Barbell Curls
165x5
165x5
165x5
165x5
165x5
Leg Press
5x8
Done! :D
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Brutal ego, hahaha pathetic made-up numbers, hahahahaha.
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Those are my exact poundages, absent.
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Some strong lifts there, very nice basic workouts. Why the hold up on squats though?
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I don't have a squat rack in my garage (where I train). I can't do many deadlifts because I only have around 380 lb worth of plates, and very little room in which to do them.
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Wait, aren't you the dude who boasts endlessly how you work out a bodypart 2-3 times a week, hahahahaha no wonder you're making gains on that, you've worked out for less than a year, hahahahahahahahahahaha, brutal newbie.
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I've been training for 11 years, you moron. Can you not read?
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Again what is your GOAL? To gain weight, to look a certain way, to compete in power lifting? You have to have a GOAL 1st.
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t says his goal is to lose weight. r u stupid seriously flip flop
read the post where he says abt being 24
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Brian X,
No disrespect, but please read the second post (by me) in the "John Goudy part 2" sticky thread.
By the way, good luck with the online training log. I understand posting your numbers isn't the same as having people watch your workout... but for motivation, it's probably the next best thing for the home trainer.
The Luke
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t says his goal is to lose weight. r u stupid seriously flip flop
read the post where he says abt being 24
He actually states 3-4 things he "wants to do", but has not made a "specific goal". Saying "I want to lose weight" is not specific. What he wants to weigh and how much time he expects to see that loss is goal. So, no I'm not stupid, just asking him what is he truly trying to focus on.
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8)
Machine Curls
5x12
Machine Pressdown
6x15
Nautilus Pullover
280x5
280x5
280x5
280x5
280x5
Standing Military Press
165x5
205x5
215x3
205x5
165x12
Done! :D
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As far as bodyweight goes, I would like to diet down to around 210 lb. My bodyfat is probably over 20%. I might post pics once I get down to that weight.
My goal is to get as strong as possible, and perhaps enter a bench press meet.
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As far as bodyweight goes, I would like to diet down to around 210 lb. My bodyfat is probably over 20%. I might post pics once I get down to that weight.
My goal is to get as strong as possible, and perhaps enter a bench press meet.
What's your bench right now? Heavy dips and close grips will add pounds to the bench, as will rotator cuff exercises. It's hard to maintain or gain strength will losing weight, but is possible if you do it gradually.
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As far as bodyweight goes, I would like to diet down to around 210 lb. My bodyfat is probably over 20%. I might post pics once I get down to that weight.
My goal is to get as strong as possible, and perhaps enter a bench press meet.
So what steps have you taken to reach those goals and do you have an actual plan or are you just "winging it"?
For example is your best bench is 400 and you want to beat it, set a date like April 30th for example, then take the time in between to make the necessary training steps each week, gauge your progress by a couple of "dry" lifts and make adjustments, and log down what differences there are week to week. Facts don't lie. Then come the set date do the lift and see if you're surpassed or met your goal. It's the same formula for losing weight.
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Wait, aren't you the dude who boasts endlessly how you work out a bodypart 2-3 times a week, hahahahaha no wonder you're making gains on that, you've worked out for less than a year, hahahahahahahahahahaha, brutal newbie.
this has to be one of the most retarded posts of the year, damn!
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Didn't feel particularly strong today, but almost set a personal record on the bench.
Flat Bench
Warmup
135x10
185x10
225x8
275x6
Workout
320x3
350x2
380 - miss (couldn't lock out)
Weighted Dips
120x5
120x5
120x5
120x5
120x5
Upright Rows
235x5
235x5
235x5
235x5
235x5
Barbell Curls
165x5
165x5
165x5
165x5
165x5
Leg Press
5x8
Done! >:(
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What's your bench right now? Heavy dips and close grips will add pounds to the bench, as will rotator cuff exercises. It's hard to maintain or gain strength will losing weight, but is possible if you do it gradually.
My best so far is 375. I've come close to 380 on several occasions, but can't seem to get past that barrier. I think I'll get 400 sometime this summer.
Yes, I'm trying to lose weight gradually (a few pounds per week). I weighed in at 242 this morning.
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My best so far is 375. I've come close to 380 on several occasions, but can't seem to get past that barrier. I think I'll get 400 sometime this summer.
Yes, I'm trying to lose weight gradually (a few pounds per week). I weighed in at 242 this morning.
How are you gonna gain strength AND lose 35lbs? Not gonna happen.
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My best so far is 375. I've come close to 380 on several occasions, but can't seem to get past that barrier. I think I'll get 400 sometime this summer.
Yes, I'm trying to lose weight gradually (a few pounds per week). I weighed in at 242 this morning.
How much weight are you planning to lose?
Also, partial rack lockouts should help getting through the sticking point.
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My best so far is 375. I've come close to 380 on several occasions, but can't seem to get past that barrier. I think I'll get 400 sometime this summer.
Yes, I'm trying to lose weight gradually (a few pounds per week). I weighed in at 242 this morning.
Usually your gonna have to see some growth in your tri's, so I would hit them hard too. When ever I see increases in my chest I see it in my tris also.
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Didn't feel particularly strong today, but almost set a personal record on the bench.
Flat Bench
Warmup
135x10
185x10
225x8
275x6
Workout
320x3
350x2
380 - miss (couldn't lock out)
Weighted Dips
120x5
120x5
120x5
120x5
120x5
Upright Rows
235x5
235x5
235x5
235x5
235x5
Barbell Curls
165x5
165x5
165x5
165x5
165x5
Leg Press
5x8
Done! >:(
This format is much better actually, I mean its easier to read it set by set in multiple rows than it is follow a bunch of numbers written in a row.
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Yeah, I don't know why the mods changed the formatting. Putting it all on the same row is an eyesore.
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I had trouble with the militaries tonight because my lower back is a little strained and sore.
Machine Curl
5x12
Tricep Pressdown
6x15
Nautilus Pullover
280x5
280x5
280x5
280x5
280x5
Standing Military Press
165x5
205x2
205x5
205x3
165x8
Hack Squat
5x5
Done! 8)
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Flat Bench
Warmup
135x10
185x10
225x10
275x8
Workout
325x4
325x3
325x3
325x3
325x3
Weighted Dips
120x5
120x5
120x5
120x5
120x5
Upright Rows
185x10
185x10
185x10
185x10
185x10
Barbell Curls
165x5
165x5
165x5
165x5
165x5
Leg Press
5x10
Done! :-*
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Just to clarify, my goal is to get 21 total reps on the 5 bench sets. Once I total 21 reps, I add 5 lb to the bar next week.
BTW, I almost never train to failure. I always stop short of true muscular failure.
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Increased the weight on dips and curls.
Flat Bench
Warmup
135x10
185x8
225x6
275x6
Workout
325x4
325x4
325x3
325x3
325x3
Weighted Dips
125x5
125x5
125x5
125x5
125x5
Upright Rows
185x10
185x10
185x10
185x10
190x10
Barbell Curls
165x5
170x5
170x5
170x5
170x5
Leg Press
5x10
Done! >:(
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hey bro, im sure i asked u this but cant rememeber+am i hurry so cant look bak. Do u just switch bak and forth from these 2 workouts (just curious)?
So u workout like 3 times a week?
davie
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Yes, and I train 5 times a week.
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Standing Military Press
165x8
200x5
200x3
200x3
200x3
Nautilus Pullover
280x5
280x5
280x5
280x5
280x5
Machine Curls
5x12
Tricep Pressdowns
6x15
Hack Squat
5x5
Done! :P
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Heavy bench day.
Flat Bench
Warmup
135x5
185x5
225x5
275x5
Workout
325x2
355x2
385 - miss (right side was lagging)
Weighted Dips
125x5
125x5
125x5
125x5
125x5
Upright Rows
190x10
190x10
190x10
190x10
190x10
Barbell Curls
170x5
170x5
170x5
170x5
170x5
Leg Press
5x8
Done! >:(
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Definitely a down day on the bench. My strength does tend to fluctuate more when training hard. I always seem stronger on Saturday mornings.
My goal at this point is to weigh around 210 by the end of July, and get stronger at the same time. I'm currently 238.
Flat Bench
Warmup
135x10
185x5
225x5
275x5
Workout
325x4
325x3
325x3
325x2
325x2
Leg Press
5x8
Weighted Dips
125x5
125x5
125x5
125x5
125x5
Upright Rows
195x10
195x10
195x10
195x10
195x10
Barbell Curls
170x5
170x5
170x5
170x5
170x5
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ur very strong. however do you have ne pics just so we can see wat u look at at your current weight. are you a soft 240 or relatively hard etc.
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I'm pretty soft at this weight, so I don't see the point in posting pics. I will definitely post pics once I get to 210.
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My military press is a little off because of a back strain I suffered two weeks ago.
Nautilus Pullover
280x5
280x5
280x5
280x5
285x5
Standing Military Press
115x8
155x8
195x5
195x5
195x3
Hack Squat
5x5
Machine Curl
5x12
Tricep Pressdown
6x15
Done! :D
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Took it easy today...
Flat Bench
135x10
185x8
225x6
275x4
335x3
Weighted Dips
125x5
125x5
125x5
125x5
125x5
Upright Rows
195x10
195x10
195x10
195x10
195x10
Barbell Curls
170x5
170x5
170x5
170x5
170x5
Done! 8)
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Took it easy today...
Flat Bench
135x10
185x8
225x6
275x4
335x3
Weighted Dips
125x5
125x5
125x5
125x5
125x5
Upright Rows
195x10
195x10
195x10
195x10
195x10
Barbell Curls
170x5
170x5
170x5
170x5
170x5
Done! 8)
don't you ever squat or deadlift? ::)
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Standing Military Press
195x5
195x3
195x4
195x4
195x5
Nautilus Pullover
280x5
280x5
280x5
280x5
280x5
Machine Curls
5x12
Tricep Pressdown
6x15
Leg Press
5x8
Done! :-*
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don't you ever squat or deadlift? ::)
No, I would like to keep my spinal cord intact. If you haven't been injured doing deadlifts and squats, you either haven't been lifting heavy or are one of the lucky few who aren't susceptible to injury.
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No, I would like to keep my spinal cord intact. If you haven't been injured doing deadlifts and squats, you either haven't been lifting heavy or are one of the lucky few who aren't susceptible to injury.
i squat 545 for 5 and pull just about the same and i've never been injured, get off your lazy ass and squat and pull, you're the type of candy ass i laugh at in the gym, Mr. Upper Body Trainer.
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To be honest i agree about deads. You do them right you will have a strong back the rest of your life. same with deads. I have seen 60yr old and 70yr olds dead and squat and look 20years yound=ger.
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To be honest i agree about deads. You do them right you will have a strong back the rest of your life. same with deads. I have seen 60yr old and 70yr olds dead and squat and look 20years yound=ger.
any jackass can train upper body all out when they don't train legs or back.
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Sars and Goudy are right on. Don't make excuses Brain....squats and deads are the hardest, which is why u aren't doing them.
You will make huge gains once you add them to your routine.....
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I've been experimenting with different rep schemes on certain exercises...
Flat Bench
Warmup
135x10
185x8
240x6
295x4
Workout
325x3
325x3
325x3
325x3
325x3
325x3
Weighted Dips
145x3
145x3
145x3
145x3
145x3
145x3
Upright Rows
195x10
195x8
195x8
195x8
195x8
Barbell Curls
170x5
170x5
170x5
170x5
170x5
Leg Press
5x8
Done! :D
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leg press, hahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i'll bet you couldn't squat three quarters of what you bench and that's sad because you can't bench for shit.
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Machine Curls
5x12
Tricep Pressdown
6x15
Nautilus Pullover
280x5
280x5
280x5
280x5
280x5
Standing Military Press
115x10
155x5
200x5
200x4
200x4
Hack Squat
5x5
Done! :-*
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Yet another asskicking workout.
Flat Bench
Warmup
135x10
185x8
245x6
295x4
Workout
330x3
330x3
330x3
330x3
330x3
330x3
Weighted Dips
145x3
145x3
145x3
145x3
145x3
145x3
Upright Rows
195x8
195x8
195x8
195x8
195x8
Barbell Curls
170x5
175x5
175x5
175x5
175x5
Done! 8)
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leg press, hahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i'll bet you couldn't squat three quarters of what you bench and that's sad because you can't bench for shit.
I didn't know a drug free 380 bench is weak. ::)
What do you wanna bet I could deadlift 600 by the end of the year? If I post a video of me pulling 600, you have to delete your account. If I fail to post a video by December 31, I will delete my account. Do we have a deal?
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OOOOOW this is gettign interesting lol.
I do agree that squat/deadlift are and should be the cornerstone of a program (i squat every week and usually deadlift though am havin few weeks off it) but it really comes down to what works for u!
davie
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OOOOOW this is gettign interesting lol.
I do agree that squat/deadlift are and should be the cornerstone of a program (i squat every week and usually deadlift though am havin few weeks off it) but it really comes down to what works for u!
davie
agreed in regards to bodybuilding. brianX is stronger than me. however if he did squat and bench even high reps than all lifts would take off. moreover he says he doesnt want to dead or squat cos he will damage back late in life. same could be said about heavy low rep bench presisng and shoulders.
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im calling brian on it hes a fake. no way a guy who puts up that much weight wouldnt squat or do deads. this guy probaly maxes out around 275. either that or he has the worst chiken legs and no width in his back.
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I felt like doing benches again today. 385 will fly very soon.
Flat Bench
Warmup
135x5
185x5
240x5
295x5
345x1
Workout
385 - missed, but came close
Weighted Dips
135x5
135x5
135x5
135x5
135x5
Upright Rows
205x8
205x8
205x8
205x8
205x8
Barbell Curls
175x5
175x5
175x5
175x5
175x5
Done! ;D
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Getbig is a fucking joke with clowns like that about.
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Getbig is a fucking joke.
translation=i've been thoroughly o.wned and destroyed by sarcasm and i'm going to cry now.
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I think if ur number are what u say they are BRIANX then well done to u bro, gud liftin and keep it up,keep the log goin..its interesting!!
I notice u havnt really got any back work in ur workout?! MAybe ur one of these guya that really feel pullovers in their back (and i c u use a nautilus pullover machine,iv never seen one so excuse my comments).
It seems a nice solid basic workout,u seem to have most basis covered.
And from what uv told me one week ur benching 3 times a week and military pressing twice, and the other week its the opposite.
Hows the weight loss goin bro??
davie
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I'm sending "sarcasm" a pm regarding his comments on this thread. Please continue the log BrianX... many of us are looking forward to your pictures and vicariously enjoying your progress.
Remember people, "sarcasm" has never posted ANY videos or pics of himself, nothing wrong with that... neither have I (yet). However, I'm not a self-confessed steroid user making derogatory remarks regarding natural lifters either.
Don't take "sarcasm" or "lilwoday09smb" too seriously, BrianX. I'll be deleting any further jeering posts from sarcasm in this thread.
lilwoday09smb, you have been warned.
The Luke
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agreed i view brianx as a useful addition to this board and i dont question any of his claims in the least
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translation=i've been thoroughly o.wned and destroyed by sarcasm and i'm going to cry now.
In 1 month u'll be suckin his dick, like the rest of the people you 'owned'. fuckin attention whore.
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I agree with these gentlemen, do not stop posting because of one person's negative comments.
I used to not post on getbig.com because I knew of the predatory nature of some of the arm chair jockeys that lurk in its shadows. I then came to realize that by doing so I would be missing out on all of the informative dialogue of the members who have productive comments.
I would like to strees that squats and deadlifts are very important in any workout protocal, be it powerlifting, bench press specialization, bodybuidling, athletic training, and so on.
BUT, you are a man and choose what you do. So if you choose not to take my advice, it would serve no positive function for me to chastise you. Unfortunately, this is what members like "sarcasm" do not grasp.*
*If you read this "sarcasm," I am not intending on "flaming" you or starting some juvenile, message board-fight. I would just ask that you consider the feedback you have gotten from fellow members in regards to your recent comments.
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About ur lack of squatting and deadlifting,id say it isnt for everyone. I love both but at only 22 have bad lower back,and am gonna have to stay away from both in summer (i use very good form in both so its not down to stupidity of having big ego).
Im gonna have to stay with legpress,DB lunges one legged russian squats.DB step ups.........choose a few from this and use them over summer. Sucks but il work them very hhrd in my persuit of big legs!!!!
davie
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Those are some nice numbers. You have any pictures to back them up?