Picture from tonight.... (5/7/2013) - and added a back shot on 5/8/2013 :-D

[BigAnt]

Me---being older than dirt LOL...And retired pro bodybuilder....At 46 it is about not getting injured, let the younger guys "bulk up" I like volume as well, also drop sets, giant sets, pre-exhgaust...Always changing it after 6-8 weeks...Yeah some days I will do heavy (relevant) 4-5-6-7 reps but after a good warm up and maybe towards the middle-end of my routine...

My last chest workout/Sunday was---BodyMaster vertical chest press/wide 2x10 2x12, Incline db 2x8 x6,  Incline Hammer 2x10 x8 super set with weighted dips 2x12 x15 and Cable x-over 15 from top 15 from bottom 2x.

All my training is done in my home-basement gym.

[BIG ACH]

Me---being older than dirt LOL...And retired pro bodybuilder....At 46 it is about not getting injured, let the younger guys "bulk up" I like volume as well, also drop sets, giant sets, pre-exhgaust...Always changing it after 6-8 weeks...Yeah some days I will do heavy (relevant) 4-5-6-7 reps but after a good warm up and maybe towards the middle-end of my routine...

My last chest workout/Sunday was---BodyMaster vertical chest press/wide 2x10 2x12, Incline db 2x8 x6,  Incline Hammer 2x10 x8 super set with weighted dips 2x12 x15 and Cable x-over 15 from top 15 from bottom 2x.

All my training is done in my home-basement gym.

Oh nice dude!  So you got a good setup down there?

My thing recently (and coach will probably not approve of this) but I hardly do free weights anymore.  I primarily stick to machines and hammer strength!  Still go as heavy as I can on them, but I just feel more secure and "safer" using those.  Got a couple of nagging injuries these days, nothing thats holding me back from hitting the gym, but its just there and annoying!  Comes with the territory I guess.  Any recent pics big man?

[King Shizzo]

achmed, this is serioues question, it might sound funny.

your lower chest is overlapping-hanging down due to huge size(really impressive i have pancake shape even if entirely ripped), how much of that is fat?or can you flex the lower pec and theres currently no fat?

really curious.you got epic chest genetics, a true gift.

i dont care for your chest routine btw, this is obviously genetics, and sahpe insertion issue, lol@the people who think its something else.

and yeah, dont you consider it a bit of a waste being off leanness when gifted with such genetics?

fuck man,haha, normaly you arab guys are very dry and lean by nature

Outed.

[BigAnt]

Yeah injuries suck, but you still can train! The Pecs don't know a db press from a cable fly to a barbell decline, muscles respond to intensity and it can be delivered in many forms, not just heavy weights, and heavy is very relevant!

As long as you got a solid foundation, machines will get the job done. and to avoid any more injuries!

Yeah my basement is basically a commercial gym....

[BIG ACH]

achmed, this is serioues question, it might sound funny.

your lower chest is overlapping-hanging down due to huge size(really impressive i have pancake shape even if entirely ripped), how much of that is fat?or can you flex the lower pec and theres currently no fat?

really curious.you got epic chest genetics, a true gift.

i dont care for your chest routine btw, this is obviously genetics, and sahpe insertion issue, lol@the people who think its something else.

and yeah, dont you consider it a bit of a waste being off leanness when gifted with such genetics?

fuck man,haha, normaly you arab guys are very dry and lean by nature

Here is what my chest looks like lean, does this answer your question?

[BIG ACH]

Yeah injuries suck, but you still can train! The Pecs don't know a db press from a cable fly to a barbell decline, muscles respond to intensity and it can be delivered in many forms, not just heavy weights, and heavy is very relevant!

As long as you got a solid foundation, machines will get the job done. and to avoid any more injuries!

Yeah I used to be big on squats, barbell bench, and deadlifts... and going as heavy as I can and using free weights a lot.... but just with time felt dings and pain in certain areas as a result.... So started shifting my routine and honestly never been happier!  Making good progress these days even when I'm mainly focusing on machines, just really working to exhaust the muscle!  I'm sure muscle maturity has something to do with it too though! 

[BIG ACH]

ok, this answered it perfectly.

so there is bit fat.still looks absolutely tremendous huge, the outer "swing" is brutal.

respect.

and no homo

and damn small waist.

There is definitely fat there lol.... but I think it also has to do with the fact that my lower chest really dominates my upper chest due to the fact that in the past (when I first started lifting)I was benching a lot but I avoided incline bench press like the plaque... dunno why, and I think my upper chest suffered as a result!  But my chest and my arms have always been my main strong points... trying to bring up my shoulders to match up!

Thanks for the props too - from a lean mean pussy slaying machine like you - it means a lot!

[Parker]

Traps. Work.
Chest Brah. Part Deux.

[BIG ACH]

Traps. Work.
Chest Brah. Part Deux.

Been hitting them hard again as much as I can!  They'll be back!

[Parker]

Been hitting them hard again as much as I can!  They'll be back!

You do have a good chest, Brah...

Big Achhhh, with the 22inch neck.

[BIG ACH]

You do have a good chest, Brah...

Big Achhhh, with the 22inch neck.

Thanks brother... you've always been kind to me!  Much appreciated my friend!

[Schnauzer]

Thanks brother... you've always been kind to me!  Much appreciated my friend!

You seem like a cool dude, Big Ach. I am going to look you up next time I'm in Florida, my Egyptian brother.

[BIG ACH]

You seem like a cool dude, Big Ach. I am going to look you up next time I'm in Florida, my Egyptian brother.

Thanks dude - for sure!  you come here often?   We'll go grab some good food and take some pictures for the board of us causing some GETBIG mayhem!   

[Schnauzer]

Thanks dude - for sure!  you come here often?   We'll go grab some good food and take some pictures for the board of us causing some GETBIG mayhem!   

I grew up there and have lived all over, from WPB to Kendall to Pinecrest. My wife and I have a place in Brickell, although I live in Cali now. You and Arvilla are doing a good job repping FLA .

[Psychopath]

BIG ACH is slightly different than the average Egyptian. Usually they're considerably shorter and smaller.

I don't know, maybe in your natural lean state with no steroids, you're a lanky slender guy judging by how naturally lean your face is and how small it is in comparison to your body.

I would have 6 pack showing year round, no need for a belly dancer's midsection.

[Mr Nobody]

What happened to you BigA you used to be in shape?

[nzmusclemonster]

You look fat and disgusting.

Anyone with an ounce of self respect would never let themselves go that much.

[G_Thang]

You have the perfect physique for a suicide vest

LOL

[Pray_4_War]

Fat but very well shaped.  No homo. 

If you accepted Jesus Christ as your personal savior you might someday get a pussy slaying physique like mine.    

[Radical Plato]

 

[Radical Plato]

You have the perfect physique for a suicide vest

[Dr.J]

Me---being older than dirt LOL...And retired pro bodybuilder....At 46 it is about not getting injured, let the younger guys "bulk up" I like volume as well, also drop sets, giant sets, pre-exhgaust...Always changing it after 6-8 weeks...Yeah some days I will do heavy (relevant) 4-5-6-7 reps but after a good warm up and maybe towards the middle-end of my routine...

My last chest workout/Sunday was---BodyMaster vertical chest press/wide 2x10 2x12, Incline db 2x8 x6,  Incline Hammer 2x10 x8 super set with weighted dips 2x12 x15 and Cable x-over 15 from top 15 from bottom 2x.

All my training is done in my home-basement gym.

Nice

[Hulkotron]

You look fat as hell sorry Big Ach.

[Red Hook]

Start off with 20 minutes cardio on the elliptical (For two miles, at resistance level 8 )

Machine Bench Press:
About 8 sets (Including warm ups)
Starting at 90 lbs, and working my way up to 280 lbs X 12 reps (the entire stack)

Seated Cable Cross overs (freemotion):
Did about 6-7 sets starting at 40 lbs and working up to 120 lbs X 6 reps (I think)

Incline Hammer Strength Press (Plate loaded):
Again,7 sets
Started with 1 plate per side, working my way up to 3 plates per side X 7 reps (Normally I do 3 plates and a quarter per side - but not when its my third exercise like this), did a couple of drop sets from there

Pec Dec:
7 sets
Started with 110 lbs and worked up to 220 lbs X 12 reps (the entire stack)


Took about 2 hours and 15 minutes, felt like I was hit by  a truck after, but I always feel like that when I finish my work out!

I know that we all have different work out routines but there is no way that I can work out for 2 hours and 15 minutes. Mentally after 50 minutes I am done. Why not do super-sets or drop sets or pre-exhaustion.

I lately I have been doing "push/pull" and barely rest between set in an effort to maximize my time.

[Ronnie Rep]

You look good , fine off season look!