Gym Etiquette - Was I Wrong Here?

[bhank]

You are a dumb sh*t.

Every time you post your nonsense it confirms your dumbness.

You are a skinny old man who doesn't know a damn thing about diet or training. You literally do the same workout everyday how the fuck are you trying to tell me anything?? Is this nonsense or am I 5x the size you could ever hope to be? If you train a new exercise your poundage goes up astronomically as you learn the movement has your strength really improved as much or do you still lift the same damn thing when you switch back to your previous movement for the same damn muscle group? Same thing with low reps if you train them they go up significantly but when you switch back to high reps you may actually do less so again you didn't really get stronger the mind got better at recruiting muscle fibers for that particular movement and rep range.

[IroNat]

You are a skinny old man who doesn't know a damn thing about diet or training. You literally do the same workout everyday how the fuck are you trying to tell me anything?? Is this nonsense or am I 5x the size you could ever hope to be? If you train a new exercise your poundage goes up astronomically as you learn the movement has your strength really improved as much or do you still lift the same damn thing when you switch back to your previous movement for the same damn muscle group? Same thing with low reps if you train them they go up significantly but when you switch back to high reps you may actually do less so again you didn't really get stronger the mind got better at recruiting muscle fibers for that particular movement and rep range.

[Matt]

Not today...but this hour...this minute...this second.

Well - not to kiss the ass of B. Hank or anything...but just based on how everyone looks right now, at this moment...I'm guessing B. Hank would so well in a Mr. Getbig.

?

Hard to say, but I would assume he would do well in a board physique contest.

I think we should do another contest here. It really is something else to me that some people post like they are at the state level, when they may be nowhere near that.

Honestly, it gave me the wrong notion of how strong people are.

I'll put it this way:

I literally wouldn't see anyone in my gym deadlift 500, if I were to go for over an hour a day 4-5-6 days a week. MAYBE one person in a year would do that.

Sometimes I see people would 6+ plates a side on the leg press - but then they start doing half reps, lol!

Do you know what I mean?

[Matt]

You are a skinny old man who doesn't know a damn thing about diet or training. You literally do the same workout everyday how the fuck are you trying to tell me anything?? Is this nonsense or am I 5x the size you could ever hope to be? If you train a new exercise your poundage goes up astronomically as you learn the movement has your strength really improved as much or do you still lift the same damn thing when you switch back to your previous movement for the same damn muscle group? Same thing with low reps if you train them they go up significantly but when you switch back to high reps you may actually do less so again you didn't really get stronger the mind got better at recruiting muscle fibers for that particular movement and rep range.

Why are you being mean to IroNat? 

I don't get it? Why be mean to him?

Honestly, the only person you should have a problem with on here is Walter Sobchak. You know how that piece of shit will spell out our full names?

HAHAHAHAHAHA.

Like I have a problem saying that I, Matt Canning of Thunder Bay, Ontario, wrote the Thunder Bay Police Service, and explicitly told them if they try to illegally enforce any pandemic measures on me, I'd have an armed standoff with them.

The loser Walter Sobchak thinks that because he's scared to post under his real name, that you or I would be, lol.

So he posts your name and lies about you, because he himself doesn't want HIS name published.

This is why I'd like a Mr. Getbig type contest - I GUARANTEE YOU, you would beat Walter Sobchak! Just like I'd beat him in a board strength contest.

Also, I apologize for saying to you that your wife looks good / looks sexy.

[bhank]

She is not my wife and I don't care that you said she looks sexy. I have never been mad at you. I am honestly disagreeing and trying to give you my honest opinion and advice.

[wes]

YOU KNOW JACKSHIT ABOUT ANYTHING LIFTING OR BODYBUILDING RELATED

I wake up hit this thread to see of Matt had decided to use either GH or insulin after a sip of my first coffee and I almost shit when I see yet another terribly bloated pic of the board punching bag staring back at me......what a fucked up way to start your day.

[Grape Ape]

Why is no one bringing up the effects that PEDs will have on the OP’s mental functioning? It’s clear from his posts in this thread alone that he has severe mental illness. In the videos you can see he has that look in his eyes of someone who is “off.” Is it a good idea to be encouraging someone like this to be taking substances that will alter his mental state? Hormone manipulation definitely has an impact on how one feels mentally. Imagine the OP on tren? Even mild compounds may drive him over the edge. It’s obvious the best course of action for the OP is to stay far away from anything that might alter his already fragile mental state.

It's been brought up multiple times.

Matt's given the perfectly sane rationale that he is upset with the actions of the government, and taking high side effect steroids like Anadrol will help.

[bhank]

YOU KNOW JACKSHIT ABOUT ANYTHING LIFTING OR BODYBUILDING RELATED

I wake up hit this thread to see of Matt had decided to use either GH or insulin after a sip of my first coffee and I almost shit when I see yet another terribly bloated pic of the board punching bag staring back at me......what a fucked up way to start your day.

Decided on GH or insulin lol he hasnt decided a godamn thing and has spent a decade hemming and hawing about it starts then stops then complains it didnt really work while then telling everyone how great and strong he is at 170lbs proof of which is horrible slinging of weight which getbig then applauds. Then he talks about how he wants to get bigger and deserves the size the ped for a few weeks will give him and debates if he should add insulin to the non existent cycle. Then he starts hemming and hawing about life extension through starvation again. Meanwhile some 70 year old runt is talking to me about training hard and another skinny 65 year old is trying to tell me about training. Fucking morons the lot of you

[wes]

Decided on GH or insulin lol he hasnt decided a godamn thing and has spent a decade hemming and hawing about it starts then stops then complains it didnt really work while then telling everyone how great and strong he is at 170lbs proof of which is horrible slinging of weight which getbig then applauds. Then he talks about how he wants to get bigger and deserves the size the ped for a few weeks will give him and debates if he should add insulin to the non existent cycle. Then he starts hemming and hawing about life extension through starvation again. Meanwhile some 70 year old runt is talking to me about training hard and another skinny 65 year old is trying to tell me about training. Fucking morons the lot of you

The GH or insulin thing was a joke that went over your bloated pumpkin looking head and I train harder than you, can out lift you,and I weigh just as much as you do with far better proportions and symmetry,no torn bodyparts,have actually won national level awards as opposed to four last place medals,have competed successfully in both bodybuilding,odd lift competitions, as well as powerlifting meets,wrote an article for Iron Man magazine as well as having one written about me in Iron Man magazine,got my name in Muscular Development magazine,was in a panning camera shot in the movie Pumping Iron,wrote bodybuilding articles for at least eight different websites on a steady basis,climbed Mt Everest twice,fucked Jennifer Lopez right after nailing Jennifer Garner,ran a four minute mile,etc. etc.and right now I look and feel simply marvelous making this comeback all at a virile 67 years of age.....your silly insults and petty jealousy of yours against me dont faze me my little yellow friend with the impossible dreams of someday being one of the big guys in the game you know jackshit about and someday beconing the biggest kid on your block.  LOL 

[Grape Ape]

The GH or insulin thing was a joke that went over your bloated pumpkin looking head and I train harder than you, can out lift you,and I weigh just as much as you do with far better proportions and symmetry,no torn bodyparts,have actually won national level awards as opposed to four last place medals,have competed successfully in both bodybuilding,odd lift competitions, as well as powerlifting meets,wrote an article for Iron Man magazine as well as having one written about me in Iron Man magazine,got my name in Muscular Development magazine,was in a panning camera shot in the movie Pumping Iron,wrote bodybuilding articles for at least eight different websites on a steady basis,climbed Mt Everest twice,fucked Jennifer Lopez right after nailing Jennifer Garner,ran a four minute mile,etc. etc.and right now I look and feel simply marvelous making this comeback all at a virile 67 years of age.....your silly insults and petty jealousy of yours against me dont faze me my little yellow friend with the impossible dreams of someday being one of the big guys in the game you know jackshit about and someday beconing the biggest kid on your block.  LOL 

Wes, I'm not accusing you of lying in any of the above, but man.........


DID YOU REALLY GET YOUR NAME IN MD MAGAZINE?

[wes]

Wes, I'm not accusing you of lying in any of the above, but man.........


DID YOU REALLY GET YOUR NAME IN MD MAGAZINE?

Most of that is true,even the two Jennifer stories.  LOL

Yes my name was in MD but only in a powerlifting result/placing report but both Iron Man mag stories are real.

I wan`t trying to brag cuz all of that and two cents wouldn`t buy me a cup of coffee but I know that post is gonna piss Hanky off cuz he` so easy and quite fun to troll.

[bhank]

The GH or insulin thing was a joke that went over your bloated pumpkin looking head and I train harder than you, can out lift you,and I weigh just as much as you do with far better proportions and symmetry,no torn bodyparts,have actually won national level awards as opposed to four last place medals,have competed successfully in both bodybuilding,odd lift competitions, as well as powerlifting meets,wrote an article for Iron Man magazine as well as having one written about me in Iron Man magazine,got my name in Muscular Development magazine,was in a panning camera shot in the movie Pumping Iron,wrote bodybuilding articles for at least eight different websites on a steady basis,climbed Mt Everest twice,fucked Jennifer Lopez right after nailing Jennifer Garner,ran a four minute mile,etc. etc.and right now I look and feel simply marvelous making this comeback all at a virile 67 years of age.....your silly insults and petty jealousy of yours against me dont faze me my little yellow friend with the impossible dreams of someday being one of the big guys in the game you know jackshit about and someday beconing the biggest kid on your block.  LOL 

We are still waiting to see this amazing comeback eagerly anticipating your return to Glory is next week still the plan to start your TRT? We should take a poll who stops yapping about it and actual starts their TRT first Wes or Matt?

[Grape Ape]

We are still waiting to see this amazing comeback eagerly anticipating your return to Glory is next week still the plan to start your TRT? We should take a poll who stops yapping about it and actual starts their TRT first Wes or Matt?

You should watch your tone here, as two noble causes are at play:

If there were any people Wes' age, it would inspire them and show them that age is but a number and improve their overall health.

Matt's steroid use will counter extreme government overreach.

Let them be.

[Dave D]

Do you fear for his health?

I fear for Matt’s mental health.

His nonstop posting about trying something that may cause him death is concerning especially when you consider how he’s mentioned several times he doesn’t want to live anymore.

Matt everyone suffered through the lockdown. Seek counseling. Addressing your mental concerns will help put the physical concerns in perspective.

[wes]

We are still waiting to see this amazing comeback eagerly anticipating your return to Glory is next week still the plan to start your TRT? We should take a poll who stops yapping about it and actual starts their TRT first Wes or Matt?

Unlike Matt,I have done more than my fair share of gear....no TRT yet.....why waste it if I am making continuous progress without it which happens to be the case?

Only an egomaniacal idiot posts multiple daily pics day after day after day every single week expecting to see progress...you simply enjoy looking at yourself but sadly enough....nobody else want to see the pics so I think that I may take up a collection to see how much we can pay you to stop posting....then again the pics are hilarious and bring teh funny back to getbig.

You,along with your epic pal who can`t spell cat or construct a sentence correctly and seems to have a sort of "gayesque" fascination with you.... you two clowns have resurrected getbig.   

I monitor my progress and access my progress once or twice a week.....I have no desire to seek your approval but trust me you`ll be as jealous as Hell once I do post the pics....you`ll be wishing I didn`t since they will make your physique pale by comparison.....thinking about saying fuck TRT and do a years time or so of gear.

[Matt]

I managed to get this requisition form within a week, rather than 4+ months, like last time - this is just to rule out autoimmune disorders.

Though my doctor is pretty certain my thyroid slowed down due to eating too little. He has recommended that I eat 300 more calories each day. I think this can be resolved by eating a small cheat meal each day in addition to my normal diet.

I also think maybe it's time to walk around at 190, instead of 170. I've been too conservative with my caloric restriction. Now that it's clear to me that I'm perfectly healthy at 170-180, I'll bump my WA weight to 190.

I generally follow the BMI scale for health - but the BMI does not take into consideration muscle mass percentage. So...I'll bring my weight up a bit. My waist grows from 29" at 170-lb, to 33" at 190. Maybe I'll make protein the majority of my caloric increase - and get to whatever weight I hit where my waist stays no more than 32".

I'm just shooting for a combination of health, strength, and anesthetics. As long as I'm in good shape and good health and feeling strong, that's fine. Also, now that my doctor has not only OK'd me to eat more - but actually encouraged it, I'll bring my weight up a little. Hopefully that goes well.

[Matt]

I fear for Matt’s mental health.

His nonstop posting about trying something that may cause him death is concerning especially when you consider how he’s mentioned several times he doesn’t want to live anymore.

Matt everyone suffered through the lockdown. Seek counseling. Addressing your mental concerns will help put the physical concerns in perspective.

Thank you for your concern, Dave. It means a lot. Just one thing - during the lockdowns, some people I know also recommended counselling. My response was "Will lockdowns open the gyms again?"

And now that the gyms are open - POOF - I'm feeling vastly better.

But I don't know, Dave - I don't think I'm going to handle lockdowns well if we have them again. Keep in mind, Canada has no second amendment. We are far more at the whims of our government, who do the bidding of organizations like the WHO, and the WEF, and people like Klaus Schwab. So...what can you do?

I'm basically going to enjoy my freedom while I have it.

I don't have much faith for Canada, as something like 50% of Canadians seem to WANT to have their freedoms revoked for the illusion of safety, and want to be subjugated by government. So...what can you do? 

I'm just hoping to to into the next hyped pandemic lockdowns more prepared next time.

I'd REALLY rather not work out at home. Going to the gym daily, and having a hot tub and sauna after my workout, and lounging in the pool at my gym facility...it's a big part of my life.

Other than my time with my family, I'd say my gym time is my #1 experience in life.

I have a very regimented routine and lifestyle. I don't care if I'm banned from restaurants, theatres, and salons - I can handle that. I just want my gym access, nothing more.

But if Canadians want some quasi communist system, who am I to stop the public and political will that will allow that to happen? I'm just glad that, for the time being, I can live as a free man.

Maybe next time, I'll just accept the lockdowns - including "climate change lockdowns", which I have no doubt they will try to push.

[Matt]

Unlike Matt,I have done more than my fair share of gear....no TRT yet.....why waste it if I am making continuous progress without it which happens to be the case?

Only an egomaniacal idiot posts multiple daily pics day after day after day every single week expecting to see progress...you simply enjoy looking at yourself but sadly enough....nobody else want to see the pics so I think that I may take up a collection to see how much we can pay you to stop posting....then again the pics are hilarious and bring teh funny back to getbig.

You,along with your epic pal who can`t spell cat or construct a sentence correctly and seems to have a sort of "gayesque" fascination with you.... you two clowns have resurrected getbig.   

I monitor my progress and access my progress once or twice a week.....I have no desire to seek your approval but trust me you`ll be as jealous as Hell once I do post the pics....you`ll be wishing I didn`t since they will make your physique pale by comparison.....thinking about saying fuck TRT and do a years time or so of gear.

wes,

My goal was to always get that "shelf" look that your pecs have - but I don't have natural pec lines, which I think you have, and that Mark Wahlberg has. The problem for me is - not only do I not have that natural genetic shape, but I find my shoulders tend to take over during my presses for chest.

I have a training protocol I will be following on cycle - I will spend the first two weeks, staying in the 8-12+ rep range.

I have always trained heavy [for me] because I feel that while people can get strong from natural training, they can't really get very far bodybuilding naturally.

I'm sure I could make a little more progress if I ate more - but I just look at natural bodybuilding as being a lost cause. I also just don't want those natural pec lines, as I said.

My chest can look ok after a pump on chest day, but it's otherwise as flat as a pancake - I have potential in my delts, but I don't want a large density of muscle fiber in general. And I don't have those natural pec lines.

Check out this comparison - wes, I think you were 63 here, is that right? And Mark Wahlberg at 20. And that's me at 34, on 12.5mg Anadrol daily for 20 days, taken on day 20, if I recall correctly:

[Matt]

Here's Mark Wahlberg weighing *138 pounds* in Boogie Nights - and as you can see, he STILL has visible PEC lines, after basically starving himself for that role. In fact, I'd say Mark Wahlberg has the best IFBB pro potential of any actor - past or present. You could maybe make a case for The Rock - but at 6'5", I'd say he's too tall to achieve high level success in competitive bodybuilding. Mark Wahlberg is 5'8.5", which is much more in line with top competing pros.

[Skeletor]

wes,

My goal was to always get that "shelf" look that your pecs have - but I don't have natural pec lines, which I think you have, and that Mark Wahlberg has. The problem for me is - not only do I not have that natural genetic shape, but I find my shoulders tend to take over during my presses for chest.

I have a training protocol I will be following on cycle - I will spend the first two weeks, staying in the 8-12+ rep range.

I have always trained heavy [for me] because I feel that while people can get strong from natural training, they can't really get very far bodybuilding naturally.

I'm sure I could make a little more progress if I ate more - but I just look at natural bodybuilding as being a lost cause. I also just don't want those natural pec lines, as I said.

My chest can look ok after a pump on chest day, but it's otherwise as flat as a pancake - I have potential in my delts, but I don't want a large density of muscle fiber in general. And I don't have those natural pec lines.

Check out this comparison - wes, I think you were 63 here, is that right? And Mark Wahlberg at 20. And that's me at 34, on 12.5mg Anadrol daily for 20 days, taken on day 20, if I recall correctly:

Better taper there than bhank, better proportions overall and a full head of hair. Can you get in that shape again without Anadrol, Matt?

[Matt]

We are still waiting to see this amazing comeback eagerly anticipating your return to Glory is next week still the plan to start your TRT? We should take a poll who stops yapping about it and actual starts their TRT first Wes or Matt?

B. Hank,

As you are implying - people need to start putting their money where their mouths are. Although wes has paid his dues, and so have you. I'm thinking more of the people who talk badly about others on here who have never once posted a photo or a lifting video.

I would LOVE to do a deadlift for reps contest again.

Since we did 225 for reps last time [2007], I think we should do either 275 or even 315 for reps this time. My goal would be to hit 275x30. Even if I fail to do so, I'm confident I could get 275x20+. I got 225x22 last time, if I recall correctly. I actually got 25, but the reps didn't count if they were tested on the floor at all. You could only rest while holding the weight at the time.

That contest happened because The True Adonis claimed he did 225 for 112 reps - but he didn't enter that contest, so that claim was likely a lie. Either way, he didn't prove it. Not to bash TA - but he ultimately did not verify his claim.

But if you want to train me during my cycle, I would follow your bodybuilding program to the letter, and post the results here. I am confident I would post good progress.

That being said, if your program was either overtraining or under-training, I would alter it slightly. But as long as the program you provided me was sound, we can consult and do that if you want.

I'll drop the heavy [for me] training, increase my protein and overall calories, and follow a bodybuilding-style program during my cycle. Obviously your program works for you, and I'd be glad to follow it.

This video is from the top two strongest men in my city in 2012 - the winner here bench pressed 225 for 30 reps, and he was Ontario's Strongest Man that year [and again in 2014]:

And here's my attempt for 225 for max reps - I only got 25 reps, but keep in mind, those guys had a 100+ pound weight advantage on me:

[Matt]

Better taper there than bhank, better proportions overall and a full head of hair. Can you get in that shape again without Anadrol, Matt?

Very good question, Skeletor.

I think your guess is as good as mine, or anyone else's...I think I can get into pretty similar shape without using anything - BUT, why does anyone use anything?

Because we make more progress, faster, right?

I feel like while using something, I get better pumps, and maintain a fuller look for longer...do you know what I mean?

I feel like I maintain my pumps not just for 15-60 minutes post-workout [mostly, within 15 minutes], but even feel pumped and full throughout the week...I just want to test myself, and see how I could look while on, so that in the future, I have some idea of where I would have been had I done things differently.

I have no intention of being on for years or even decades - but it will be an interesting case study to see how far I can go with a little assistance. I think I have some potential, and I'd like to see it.

I also want to use, to snap me out of my pandemic malaise. It will be cool to go for a dip in the pool at my gym, with people stopping to look at me [as the average person is very out of shape, and very few people are in top shape - and it will be flattering to get that].

One thing I noticed about B. Hank - just like myself, he has a big head, which makes him look narrower, IMO. Even with a fresh haircut, and sort of pulling his head back a little, I think he would look wider [it would project the illusion, I think].

Regarding my hair - I'm sort of glad I didn't use much juice, because I will admit, I do like having a full head of hair!! Lol. if I found myself shredding hair, I will admit that would bother me. So...fingers crossed, I hope that doesn't happen! 

Also, I really think we should do some more Getbig contests!

[IroNat]

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's true height is just under 6'3".

He was 6'3" in college.

[wes]

Matt,I`m 57 in this pic not 63......just to clarify.

[bhank]

I managed to get this requisition form within a week, rather than 4+ months, like last time - this is just to rule out autoimmune disorders.

Though my doctor is pretty certain my thyroid slowed down due to eating too little. He has recommended that I eat 300 more calories each day. I think this can be resolved by eating a small cheat meal each day in addition to my normal diet.

I also think maybe it's time to walk around at 190, instead of 170. I've been too conservative with my caloric restriction. Now that it's clear to me that I'm perfectly healthy at 170-180, I'll bump my WA weight to 190.

I generally follow the BMI scale for health - but the BMI does not take into consideration muscle mass percentage. So...I'll bring my weight up a bit. My waist grows from 29" at 170-lb, to 33" at 190. Maybe I'll make protein the majority of my caloric increase - and get to whatever weight I hit where my waist stays no more than 32".

I'm just shooting for a combination of health, strength, and anesthetics. As long as I'm in good shape and good health and feeling strong, that's fine. Also, now that my doctor has not only OK'd me to eat more - but actually encouraged it, I'll bring my weight up a little. Hopefully that goes well.

Jesus man you need a Dr note to eat 300 more calories wtf