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DroppingPlates · « **Reply #5250 on:** July 23, 2014, 07:31:22 AM »

Quote from: njflex on July 23, 2014, 06:31:23 AM

lol...your dutch D.P. RIGHT?

Yes, and it's a sad day here. Two planes with the MH17 victims have just been arrived. A woman from my gym -well, the ladies-only branch- is one of them.. $:-\$

njflex · « **Reply #5251 on:** July 23, 2014, 07:48:27 AM »

Quote from: DroppingPlates on July 23, 2014, 07:31:22 AM

Yes, and it's a sad day here. Two planes with the MH17 victims have just been arrived. A woman from my gym -well, the ladies-only branch- is one of them.. $:-\$

SAD...Berry Demay was one of my favorites from then by far ,did you ever seem him around or guest posing?

DroppingPlates · « **Reply #5252 on:** July 23, 2014, 08:04:12 AM »

Quote from: njflex on July 23, 2014, 07:48:27 AM

SAD...Berry Demay was one of my favorites from then by far ,did you ever seem him around or guest posing?

Mine as well, one of my inspirations when I started training. I saw him 2 times (as guest poser and speaker) during the mid nineties and had a nice chat with him during a local show last year, down to earth & approachable guy.
I've also trained for a short time in the same gym, but only saw Erika Mes, here with Berry de Mey.

njflex · « **Reply #5253 on:** July 23, 2014, 08:27:21 AM »

Quote from: DroppingPlates on July 23, 2014, 08:04:12 AM

Mine as well, one of my inspirations when I started training. I saw him 2 times (as guest poser and speaker) during the mid nineties and had a nice chat with him during a local show last year, down to earth & approachable guy.
I've also trained for a short time in the same gym, but only saw Erika Mes, here with Berry de Mey.

THATS AWESOME..GUY HAD IT ALL AND WAS PRETTY LARGE/BALANCED AND ACTUALLY DIETED EXTREME FOR 88 LOOK WHICH HE WAS PEELED BUT SMALLER THAN 85/87 AND 91/94,,GREAT BBER

Donny · « **Reply #5254 on:** July 23, 2014, 08:49:22 AM »

Quote from: DroppingPlates on July 23, 2014, 06:22:58 AM

That's sweet, but I still wonder why she did that.
Love is nothing without acceptance, and accepting someone's passion is part of that.

my wife is a very house proud woman. Religious too. Sometimes i wonder what the Hell she saw in a Crazy Guy like me. i really do not deserve her i know that.

Donny · « **Reply #5255 on:** July 23, 2014, 08:51:08 AM »

Quote from: DroppingPlates on July 23, 2014, 08:04:12 AM

Mine as well, one of my inspirations when I started training. I saw him 2 times (as guest poser and speaker) during the mid nineties and had a nice chat with him during a local show last year, down to earth & approachable guy.
I've also trained for a short time in the same gym, but only saw Erika Mes, here with Berry de Mey.

Nice pic.

njflex · « **Reply #5256 on:** July 23, 2014, 07:00:58 PM »

back/bi/abs home training ....very hot in basement soaked

pulldowns behind back 'classic'x4 12/12/10/10
seated lower cable rows x3 short straight bar
standing rverse grip pulls to waist 'slight torso bend/stretch'x3 10 reps per
db rows x3 done both hands together
underhanded close grip pulldowns to front pull to chin squeeze for upper back

bis
curl bar curls x3 set 10
db curls 45/45/45 sets 8/10
seated hammer conentration curls x3
2 sets 8/8 reps close grip curls half up/then top to middle portion

back was pumped/thick 'pic a liitle blurry and reg front shot ..

wes · « **Reply #5257 on:** July 23, 2014, 08:50:23 PM »

Damn Steve,you look great buddy.

Should hit up a masters contest.....if you don`t do it,you`ll soon be sleeping with the fishes!

Seriously,big props my friend.

Primemuscle · « **Reply #5258 on:** July 23, 2014, 08:59:18 PM »

Steve is one of the most dedicated folks here. I absolutely agree that he deserves all the recognition he can get.

njflex · « **Reply #5259 on:** July 23, 2014, 09:00:01 PM »

Quote from: wes on July 23, 2014, 08:50:23 PM

Damn Steve,you look great buddy.

Should hit up a masters contest.....if you don`t do it,you`ll soon be sleeping with the fishes!

Seriously,big props my friend.

..coming from u thats as good as it gets...miss wes here ...

njflex · « **Reply #5260 on:** July 23, 2014, 09:01:48 PM »

Quote from: Primemuscle on July 23, 2014, 08:59:18 PM

Steve is one of the most dedicated folks here. I absolutely agree that he deserves all the recognition he can get.

thanks jay,,trying to get your legs ready for a posedwon..

Primemuscle · « **Reply #5261 on:** July 23, 2014, 10:18:10 PM »

Quote from: njflex on July 23, 2014, 09:01:48 PM

thanks jay,,trying to get your legs ready for a posedwon..

I wish I could say I was doing this Steve. I think my legs are atrophying at this point. I have been so lax at hitting the gym lately. All my focus has been on my wife's health and on the remodeling project we are trying to get going on our house.

I committed to spending $150,000 to make this dump work for three generations, so that our daughter and her husband are quilted into taking care of Margie and me when the time comes that we cannot take care of ourselves. As it turns out, raising the money (securing a loan) was the easy part. The project was supposed to commence last Monday. Due to the availability of the flooring we've chosen, it won't start for another two weeks. I suspect I will be in Germany for my granddaughter's wedding at the height of this phase of the remodeling project. Maybe this is a good thing, since my doctor recently diagnosed me with high blood pressure and atrial fibrillation and because remodeling is more stressful than I had imagined.

I am sure my heart would be just fine if I just got my lazy ass back in the gym. I keep hanging out on Getbig because people like you are such an inspiration. The other day my daughter expressed concern because she thinks my health is not what it once was, (she's right about that). At least I am not turning into some fat blob. In contrast, I keep getting leaner. I demonstrated how I could pull my chinos off with ease while not unbuttoning them just this morning. It was kind of a fun demonstration actually....better than having a spare tire hanging over my belt, huh?

Anyway, long reply short, thanks for reminding me that I'd suggested we engage in a leg development contest. You are my motivation. I have not conceded yet. Still hanging in there.

Donny · « **Reply #5262 on:** July 24, 2014, 03:08:27 AM »

Quote from: Primemuscle on July 23, 2014, 08:59:18 PM

Steve is one of the most dedicated folks here. I absolutely agree that he deserves all the recognition he can get.

totally agree Steve is a top guy

njflex · « **Reply #5263 on:** July 24, 2014, 05:44:51 AM »

Quote from: Primemuscle on July 23, 2014, 10:18:10 PM

I wish I could say I was doing this Steve. I think my legs are atrophying at this point. I have been so lax at hitting the gym lately. All my focus has been on my wife's health and on the remodeling project we are trying to get going on our house.

I committed to spending $150,000 to make this dump work for three generations, so that our daughter and her husband are quilted into taking care of Margie and me when the time comes that we cannot take care of ourselves. As it turns out, raising the money (securing a loan) was the easy part. The project was supposed to commence last Monday. Due to the availability of the flooring we've chosen, it won't start for another two weeks. I suspect I will be in Germany for my granddaughter's wedding at the height of this phase of the remodeling project. Maybe this is a good thing, since my doctor recently diagnosed me with high blood pressure and atrial fibrillation and because remodeling is more stressful than I had imagined.

I am sure my heart would be just fine if I just got my lazy ass back in the gym. I keep hanging out on Getbig because people like you are such an inspiration. The other day my daughter expressed concern because she thinks my health is not what it once was, (she's right about that). At least I am not turning into some fat blob. In contrast, I keep getting leaner. I demonstrated how I could pull my chinos off with ease while not unbuttoning them just this morning. It was kind of a fun demonstration actually....better than having a spare tire hanging over my belt, huh?

Anyway, long reply short, thanks for reminding me that I'd suggested we engage in a leg development contest. You are my motivation. I have not conceded yet. Still hanging in there.

lol..ur a good man/dad/gradndfather,,,that's all u could do..nice job man..my dad turned 71 today....

DroppingPlates · « **Reply #5264 on:** July 24, 2014, 06:15:13 AM »

Quote from: njflex on July 23, 2014, 08:27:21 AM

THATS AWESOME..GUY HAD IT ALL AND WAS PRETTY LARGE/BALANCED AND ACTUALLY DIETED EXTREME FOR 88 LOOK WHICH HE WAS PEELED BUT SMALLER THAN 85/87 AND 91/94,,GREAT BBER

'88 was his year with a 3rd placing at the 'O in LA.
Yes, he had it all, almost flawless, just like Bob Paris.

Donny · « **Reply #5265 on:** July 25, 2014, 01:30:28 AM »

will do arms tonight..

BB curls 3 sets
Incline DB curls 3 sets
concentration curls 3 sets

Lying BB tri extensions 3 sets
Incline Bench BB tri extensions 3 sets
One arm pulley pressdown (reverse grip) 3 sets

Forearms: Reverse grip ez bar preacher curl 3 sets

Abs: Crunches Superset with Bench leg raises

Cardio: 15 mins cross Trainer,15 mins Bike, 10 mins Rowing.

Donny · « **Reply #5266 on:** July 25, 2014, 01:31:55 AM »

Quote from: DroppingPlates on July 24, 2014, 06:15:13 AM

'88 was his year with a 3rd placing at the 'O in LA.
Yes, he had it all, almost flawless, just like Bob Paris.

agree... bob Paris looked great !

DroppingPlates · « **Reply #5267 on:** July 25, 2014, 03:54:02 AM »

Quote from: Donny on July 25, 2014, 01:30:28 AM

will do arms tonight..

BB curls 3 sets
Incline DB curls 3 sets
concentration curls 3 sets

Lying BB tri extensions 3 sets
Incline Bench BB tri extensions 3 sets
One arm pulley pressdown (reverse grip) 3 sets

Forearms: Reverse grip ez bar preacher curl 3 sets

Abs: Crunches Superset with Bench leg raises

Cardio: 15 mins cross Trainer,15 mins Bike, 10 mins Rowing.

Sounds like POF (Positions of Flexion) training, smart!

Donny · « **Reply #5268 on:** July 25, 2014, 04:02:52 AM »

Quote from: DroppingPlates on July 25, 2014, 03:54:02 AM

Sounds like POF (Positions of Flexion) training, smart!

yes brother. I´ve always liked incline curls. nice Stretch and it´s strict. I guess i was influenced by Steve Reeves at an early Age. He even fitted a bar to the bench to hold his arms perfectly still... or so i read. Makes sense POF because you don´t Need huge weights to fully work the small muscles of the Arms. nothing wrong with heavy Dips and Close grip benches but POF i like.

Donny · « **Reply #5269 on:** July 25, 2014, 04:08:17 AM »

Bob Paris.... great shape.

Donny · « **Reply #5270 on:** July 25, 2014, 04:16:56 AM »

nice old Video of him.

njflex · « **Reply #5271 on:** July 25, 2014, 07:09:12 AM »

paris was awesome...

Donny · « **Reply #5272 on:** July 25, 2014, 07:19:39 AM »

Quote from: njflex on July 25, 2014, 07:09:12 AM

paris was awesome...

nice shape and his posing was not bad too

DroppingPlates · « **Reply #5273 on:** July 25, 2014, 07:53:49 AM »

Quote from: Donny on July 25, 2014, 04:02:52 AM

yes brother. I´ve always liked incline curls. nice Stretch and it´s strict. I guess i was influenced by Steve Reeves at an early Age. He even fitted a bar to the bench to hold his arms perfectly still... or so i read. Makes sense POF because you don´t Need huge weights to fully work the small muscles of the Arms. nothing wrong with heavy Dips and Close grip benches but POF i like.

You mean he pushed his triceps/elbows against a bar during curls?

Donny · « **Reply #5274 on:** July 25, 2014, 08:08:04 AM »

Quote from: DroppingPlates on July 25, 2014, 07:53:49 AM

You mean he pushed his triceps/elbows against a bar during curls?

yes he wrote in his book that he attached a bar which he called a rear stop bar. rested of course on your triceps. he also said you should use an off set Dumbell. your Little finger against the inner plates. also in DB flyes he did it different.