What GetBig Members Have the Potential to Turn Pro?

[Mr. Zimbabwe]

Are any of these guys pro? Stavois, Leafybug, hazbin, Ryan, Tbomz, etc........I dont know the ages of these guys so perhaps time will tell. Point being, as far as I know, these guys are committed to their training, diets, rest, drugs, etc., and if even 1 of them earns a Pro card, I'd be surprised. All of this garbage about MOST people(if 100% committed) being able to earn a pro card if only they choose to is absurd! Fact is, all of them are "living the lifestyle" and "chasing the dream", but so have many, many, many others. Only a select few realize the "dream" period.

Not all of us wish to be a Pro, dov.  I could have applied (many say I should have) after winning the Zimbabwe Overall which was an IFBB affiliate at the time (not sure now though)..... since thats how Milos and Lee Priest turned pro, etc.   I didn't because I didn't want to suffer the fate of some of the top Pro's at the time... Mattarrazo, Tom Prince, Flex Wheeler, Munzer, Benfatto..... I could go on and on.

Some of us just choose a different (healthier) path.......

[dov]

Not all of us wish to be a Pro, dov.  I could have applied (many say I should have) after winning the Zimbabwe Overall which was an IFBB affiliate at the time (not sure now though)..... since thats how Milos and Lee Priest turned pro, etc.   I didn't because I didn't want to suffer the fate of some of the top Pro's at the time... Mattarrazo, Tom Prince, Flex Wheeler, Munzer, Benfatto..... I could go on and on.

Some of us just choose a different (healthier) path.......

Understood...however, I'm just still mystified that a large portion of GB actually thinks that the majority of the population would look similar to Darrem Charles if they used his same stack, ate and trained like him...citing that MOST people have the genetic makeup to earn a pro card.

[Mr. Zimbabwe]

Grant! And I'm amazed that no one picked GRANT!!! Even I forgot to do that. Damn!

I remember you in your best condition before your video days and was super impressed  - but most of all by your politeness and demeanor. jeff Everson introduced me to you and your beautiful wife or girlfriend at one of the USA events in LV when you first got to America.

Sorry about overlooking you, Grant.

Can you post a photo for these GetBiggers showing how you looked at your peak with some 'posers' on?

Thanks and my best to ya and your bro and the doggies too, ..... Stunt

Thank you for your kind compliments, Stunt!  I'll email Mindspin and tell him to throw a few pics up here.... guy was impressive.

Here are a few of me on stage:

[stuntmovie]

Good observation, Dov!

I've always said, "You gotta have HEART to achieve the impossible".

I've known a lot of guys over the years who possessed the God-given potential to be among the best in the bodybuilding world but they lacked the HEART to make it a reality.

Many years ago we had a long discussion with Frank and Christine Zane in a "smoke filled" room on some far off Pacific island and Frank told us that most of the guys who have phenominal potential to be great bodybuilders will never achieve it due to the fact that they KNOW that they "have phenominal potential"!

Frank said that great bodybuilders have to start at a point where they realize that they are lacking something that is strongly desired and those guys with great potential are already satisfied with how they presently look.

No, Dov, none of these guys are professional bodybuilders. They are just guys on this GetBig Board who some of us think have the ability and the potential to be great pro bodybuilders someday.

But only time will tell if they have the HEART.

[dov]

Good observation, Dov!

I've always said, "You gotta have HEART to achieve the impossible".

I've known a lot of guys over the years who possessed the God-given potential to be among the best in the bodybuilding world but they lacked the HEART to make it a reality.

Many years ago we had a long discussion with Frank and Christine Zane in a "smoke filled" room on some far off Pacific island and Frank told us that most of the guys who have phenominal potential to be great bodybuilders will never achieve it due to the fact that they KNOW that they "have phenominal potential"!

Frank said that great bodybuilders have to start at a point where they realize that they are lacking something that is strongly desired and those guys with great potential are already satisfied with how they presently look.

No, Dov, none of these guys are professional bodybuilders. They are just guys on this GetBig Board who some of us think have the ability and the potential to be great pro bodybuilders someday.

But only time will tell if they have the HEART.

Again with "heart" and "will".......My point is that these 2 things only separate the 1% of population that has the genetic foundation to begin with....heart and will cannot compensate for narrow clavicles and a thick waist. So, nobody can will themselves into a pro card with all their heart if they are'nt the 1% to begin with.

[stuntmovie]

Thanks, Grant. Great pictures. How old were you then?

In your case I would assume that you did NOT lack the HEART but you had the INTELLIGENCE to follow a different path.

Now that you can look back on it all, do your still feel that you made the right decision? You would have been one hell of a great pro.

How come you've never written a book about your life so far, Grant! It would make one hell of a good read!

And even a better movie!

[stuntmovie]

Dov, How about Heart, and Will, and great genetics?

[dov]

Dov, How about Heart, and Will, and great genetics?

Slam-dunk Top 10 Olympia!

[stuntmovie]

Anyone know who the great bodybuilder with the sword pictured a few posts above is?

Is he actually a GetBigger?

[Stavios]

Stavios, if this is you, we gotta add you to this list also. I think someone added you to this list already but I'm too lazy to go back and look.

What's your contest history, Stav?

Good to see the LeafyBug get some good grades from you GetBiggers. He also has a shitload of potential to make a name for himself in the BB arena.

Thanks for the mention Stunt but I am a local level bodybuilder at best.

I have width but I don't have the muscle roundness and separation needed to be a good bodybuilder.

I am taking a few years off from competing to put on enough size, the plan this year is to make it to 260 lbs.
then I'll give myself another year to get to 280 and only then I will consider dieting again for another show.
I need to be at least 220 lbs with my frame, or else I'll look too lanky
 
 

[dov]

Thanks for the mention Stunt but I am a local level bodybuilder at best.

I have width but I don't have the muscle roundness and separation needed to be a good bodybuilder.

I am taking a few years off from competing to put on enough size, the plan this year is to make it to 260 lbs.
then I'll give myself another year to get to 280 and only then I will consider dieting again for another show.
I need to be at least 220 lbs with my frame, or else I'll look too lanky
 
 

"Stavios" bringin the brutal honesty and truth...thx. You guys starting to see my point yet? LOL

[stuntmovie]

OK, Stav! Good luck to ya and keep us GetBiggers advised on your progress.

In what State do you compete?

[The Wizard of Truth]

Im barely top 5 in my gym

[Stavios]

OK, Stav! Good luck to ya and keep us GetBiggers advised on your progress.

In what State do you compete?

In Quebec, Canada !

I'll keep you guys updated for sure  

[stuntmovie]

Grant, at around the time that those photos were taken, how were you scoring with the ladies? You look damn young in those shots.

Was sex better when you were in that physical condition or much later on when you were not in contest shape?

And if it was better do you attribute it to being younger or being in tip top condition?

Thanks for answering this personal stuff.

[dov]

Grant, at around the time that those photos were taken, how were you scoring with the ladies? You look damn young in those shots.

Was sex better when you were in that physical condition or much later on when you were not in contest shape?

And if it was better do you attribute it to being younger or being in tip top condition?

Thanks for answering this personal stuff.

U gonna make a movie out of this info?

[KevinP85]

Wow, funny thing I was going to mention "Mindspin."

There are a lot of potential I think on getbig.

The revised list would be Stavios, Mindspin, Hazbin, Matt T, Bigkonkrete, Okami, Grant, Mesmorph, Leafybug, Tbombz. I probably missed a couple and I think these guys can do it .

Thanks Stunt for the pics and the shoutout, and you are right I usually just stay low key and enjoy the threads on here like the "hit threads," or anything that is "interesting," and there are no shortage of funny getbiggers

[KevinP85]

Not all of us wish to be a Pro, dov.  I could have applied (many say I should have) after winning the Zimbabwe Overall which was an IFBB affiliate at the time (not sure now though)..... since thats how Milos and Lee Priest turned pro, etc.   I didn't because I didn't want to suffer the fate of some of the top Pro's at the time... Mattarrazo, Tom Prince, Flex Wheeler, Munzer, Benfatto..... I could go on and on.

Some of us just choose a different (healthier) path.......

Very well put!

[stuntmovie]

Yea, Grant ain't no dummy!

Welcome, Ryan, you and a few others mentioned in your previous post deserve the accolades.

[Method101]

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[dov]

"Method101", aren't u the twink with the green shirt?

[EL Mariachi]

for training 10 years natural i think i have the muscle maturity and wide base.

now just give me some legs and arms and some quality steroids so i can crack the nationals

[dov]

for training 10 years natural i think i have the muscle maturity and wide base.

now just give me some legs and arms and some quality steroids so i can crack the nationals

Ohhhh, you must be part of the 98% majority who can easily obtain a Pro card with the right stack and will, huh? Haha

I'm part of the 2% minority that has no business chasing the dream. Good lucks Mariachii!!!!! Good lucks

[EL Mariachi]

Ohhhh, you must be part of the 98% majority who can easily obtain a Pro card with the right stack and will, huh? Haha

I'm part of the 2% minority that has no business chasing the dream. Good lucks Mariachii!!!!! Good lucks

no i dont think i can.
i do have a good structure for looking bigger than i am, im a light twink but people always think im on steroids and shit, i look much heavierin person than i really am.
im training long time now and im surprised i havnt hit a plateau, only biceps seem to stop growing nd calves never grew. i often hear people say i hit a plateau i cant grow anymore so they turn to roids, no way.

[EL Mariachi]

let me give you an example, i started doing squats ass to grass instead of going little over parallel, and quads seem to respond immediately