Board Member's History/Stats

[Arnold jr]

Well, I hit my goal weight this year (reffer to original post) but it was not as pretty as I'd have hoped. The last 10lbs or so took an ungodly amount of eating and I was so hell bent on reaching this goal weight I kind of lost sight of my long term goals and the way to best go about them. So, in short, I did put on a little too much fat this year, but it's nothing that got so out of controll that I can't deal with. It's funny, you keep seeing the scale go up, and you start pushing and pulling more weight then before, and you become blinded to reality. Yes, you are bigger and stronger, but you're sacrificing conditioning making it all that much harder for diet time.

But not all is lost, I still made some very good progress this year, and I'm eager to see the fruits so to speak. At the same time, I know now that once I'm back into bulk mode come late august, I will not go about it the same way. I wish I knew this past year what I know now about nutrition in the off-season...a certain champion has opened a revelation before my eyes...a few of you know who I'm speaking of.

Well, diet has officially started...hopefully I'll be able to do some damage.

I know this thread also has the word "stats" in it and I know a lot of you are big into power lifting. Have any of you guys hit some new big numbers this year? Me, I don't have any real impressive numbers, not compared to you PW guys. I still stay in that 8-12 rep range most of the time, but I'll do a 5 or 6 now and again. But honestly for my purpose numbers mean nothing...If I could make great gains moving 20lbs I'd do it. But I still enjoy reading and hearing about some of you guys who are moving the massive weight.

BTW, a few of you newer guys to this board who've been hanging around. Post your info in this thread or forever be banned. j/k

[Luv2Hurt]

Well, I hit my goal weight this year (reffer to original post) but it was not as pretty as I'd have hoped. The last 10lbs or so took an ungodly amount of eating and I was so hell bent on reaching this goal weight I kind of lost sight of my long term goals and the way to best go about them. So, in short, I did put on a little too much fat this year, but it's nothing that got so out of controll that I can't deal with. It's funny, you keep seeing the scale go up, and you start pushing and pulling more weight then before, and you become blinded to reality. Yes, you are bigger and stronger, but you're sacrificing conditioning making it all that much harder for diet time.

But not all is lost, I still made some very good progress this year, and I'm eager to see the fruits so to speak. At the same time, I know now that once I'm back into bulk mode come late august, I will not go about it the same way. I wish I knew this past year what I know now about nutrition in the off-season...a certain champion has opened a revelation before my eyes...a few of you know who I'm speaking of.

Well, diet has officially started...hopefully I'll be able to do some damage.

I know this thread also has the word "stats" in it and I know a lot of you are big into power lifting. Have any of you guys hit some new big numbers this year? Me, I don't have any real impressive numbers, not compared to you PW guys. I still stay in that 8-12 rep range most of the time, but I'll do a 5 or 6 now and again. But honestly for my purpose numbers mean nothing...If I could make great gains moving 20lbs I'd do it. But I still enjoy reading and hearing about some of you guys who are moving the massive weight.

BTW, a few of you newer guys to this board who've been hanging around. Post your info in this thread or forever be banned. j/k

Sounds good AJ, You will be in shape before you know it.  Nice to see that you also realize the difference between getting fat and bulking.  As you lean down people will start coming up to you saying "damn you got big" even though you just dropped 20lbs.  The big, soft, no definition weight lifter look is not at all impressive and people will really not even know that they work out, just another chubby guy in the gym lifting weights.  But when you have good shape and size and are cut up its a different story, you look like a whole different class of trainer.

Some people think they can throw every drug in the book at themselves, juice, clen, HGH, insulin, T-3, you name it.  Many even start using these things before they have even built a natural foundation for a few years.  Thinking the drugs will make up for a lack of genetics, desire, determination, hardwork and diet.

[Overload]

Good work Arnold!

2 weeks before i tore my ACL in december i did 5 reps with 585 in the deadlift and pulled 635 for a smooth double RAW at 227 pounds!

it's going to be a while until i do that again! my bench hasn't gone up because my training has sucked since the injury. i'm thinking about getting back into bodybuilding...doing more sets and staying in the 6-12 range since february.

[Arnold jr]

Good work Arnold!

2 weeks before i tore my ACL in december i did 5 reps with 585 in the deadlift and pulled 635 for a smooth double RAW at 227 pounds!

it's going to be a while until i do that again! my bench hasn't gone up because my training has sucked since the injury. i'm thinking about getting back into bodybuilding...doing more sets and staying in the 6-12 range since february.

That's a big number. The heaviest I've ever gone on deads is 500lbs and that is a struggle...when I go that heavy it doesn't feel like I'm working my back muscles as well as I'd like...basically it feels like I'm stressing my joints and tendons. These days I typically stop at 405-455 and stay in my normal groove...deads are also the last thing I do on a back day.

As far as you getting back into bodybuilding, first off good luck with that. to me it's the best of both worlds. You still get the opportunity to move some decent weight, but the overall package in terms of the "look" is so much more appealing IMO.

[Overload]

You're right about the stress being on your joints and tendons. that is why i'm thinking of getting back into bodybuilding. at my young(29) age i have way too many nagging pains to keep this powerlifting training style alive for many years. i want to lift weights the rest of my life.

i had a good run at the national level, i don't want to push my body too much more and risk health problems. this ACL replacement has given me alot of time to think about my future. i'll keep doing mild cycles and see how BBing treats me the next few years. might even compete, i have a good base already!


 

[leonp1981]

New deadlift best:  270 for 8 @ 158lbs.   Woo hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   

(Dammit, I need to gain some weight  )

[Arnold jr]

New deadlift best:  270 for 8 @ 158lbs.   Woo hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   

(Dammit, I need to gain some weight  )

Well, if you're using drugs, and you're not gaining any weight, then the problem is basic. Eat more. If you're off cycle and you're not gaining weight, then again there is a basic remedy. Eat more. Are you eating 6-8 meals per day? If so, and you're not gaining, then eat more meals. And as always, make the calories count...no matter what you read on any of the other boards, all calories are not created equal.

[Overload]

New deadlift best:  270 for 8 @ 158lbs.   Woo hoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   

(Dammit, I need to gain some weight  )

how long have you been training?

we all had to start somewhere.

many moons ago i "injured" myself attempting to deadlift 315 for the first time. just keep training hard and eat, Arnold gave good advice and take your time, it takes years to get big and strong.

[Cleanest Natural]

You're right about the stress being on your joints and tendons. that is why i'm thinking of getting back into bodybuilding. at my young(29) age i have way too many nagging pains to keep this powerlifting training style alive for many years. i want to lift weights the rest of my life.

i had a good run at the national level, i don't want to push my body too much more and risk health problems. this ACL replacement has given me alot of time to think about my future. i'll keep doing mild cycles and see how BBing treats me the next few years. might even compete, i have a good base already!


 

so u basically never acomplished much...u CAN'T  push it because u are just another guy in the gym..hope this helps

[Overload]

so u basically never acomplished much...u CAN'T  push it because u are just another guy in the gym..hope this helps

lol...i'm still ranked top 3 on benchamerica, wabdl, apa, ipf and usapl.

i have a business to run now.

 

[Cleanest Natural]

lol...i'm still ranked top 3 on benchamerica, wabdl, apa, ipf and usapl.

i have a business to run now.

 

aaa...so u are a powerlifter...what do u have in common with bb?

[leonp1981]

Well, if you're using drugs, and you're not gaining any weight, then the problem is basic. Eat more. If you're off cycle and you're not gaining weight, then again there is a basic remedy. Eat more. Are you eating 6-8 meals per day? If so, and you're not gaining, then eat more meals. And as always, make the calories count...no matter what you read on any of the other boards, all calories are not created equal.

No, I've been off since october.  I'm into my fourth year of training now, but I seem to be stuck at around the 160 mark.  I was up to 170 on cycle, came down to 166 when I came off, then got ill and went to 162, then just as I was getting back on track I took on a second job (more active than my current one) and lost 7lbs in 4 weeks!

I'm eating 5 meals on non training days, 6 on training days.  My problem has always been that my metabolism is ridiculous.  I can do absolutely no exercise and still lose weight on 3000cals a day.  I'm currently trying to get around 3500cals but its tricky working two jobs.  I usually take a shake or two with me to work.

[Overload]

aaa...so u are a powerlifter...what do u have in common with bb?

i competed in natural BBing before powerlifting. now i'm thinking about getting back into BBing full time again.

[Arnold jr]

No, I've been off since october.  I'm into my fourth year of training now, but I seem to be stuck at around the 160 mark.  I was up to 170 on cycle, came down to 166 when I came off, then got ill and went to 162, then just as I was getting back on track I took on a second job (more active than my current one) and lost 7lbs in 4 weeks!

I'm eating 5 meals on non training days, 6 on training days.  My problem has always been that my metabolism is ridiculous.  I can do absolutely no exercise and still lose weight on 3000cals a day.  I'm currently trying to get around 3500cals but its tricky working two jobs.  I usually take a shake or two with me to work.

Well, if you are truly a hardgainer, then 5-6 meals per day is not going to cut it. You need to be shooting for at least 8 meals per day, I'm talking eating every 2hrs and if you wake up in the night, have a shake or eat some food. Also, you should be eating as many meals on non training days as training days...it's actually more important on the non training days. You have to feed your body for recovery and for growth.

[Cleanest Natural]

i competed in natural BBing before powerlifting. now i'm thinking about getting back into BBing full time again.

good for u...now post some pics..

[HYDROLICS]

this thread is hilarious, everyone reaches their goal, everyone is big, nobody is an ectomorph.

thread should be titled  "Board members wish list"


where are all the skinny geeks? I would be willing to bet that at least 60% of you are adding 15 pounds to your stats and at least 1 inch in any measurement you posted.


just my honest opinion.

been around the block a few times myself, seen it all before. This thread shouldnt even exist.

[Rimbaud]

this thread is hilarious, everyone reaches their goal, everyone is big, nobody is an ectomorph.

thread should be titled  "Board members wish list"


where are all the skinny geeks? I would be willing to bet that at least 60% of you are adding 15 pounds to your stats and at least 1 inch in any measurement you posted.


just my honest opinion.

been around the block a few times myself, seen it all before. This thread shouldnt even exist.

Why? Because you think people are lying? Who cares if they are? I don't, I take it with a grain of salt.

I personally am not lying about my stats (I don't relly need to). I'm 6' & about 235lbs at about 15% bodyfat. I don't know what my maxes are anymore because I don't really "max out". I'll also tell you I don't think I'm very strong for my size but I don't care. I just enjoy lifting & I leave my ego at the door of the gym.

[HYDROLICS]

Why? Because you think people are lying? Who cares if they are? I don't, I take it with a grain of salt.

true, I guess I think it is just a waste of time and space to give people a platform to tell lies, god knows the internet is already full of people giving false information. But I suppose if there are a few people who are honest then maybe we can have a  respectable board here.

I will not and have never posted any of my stats outside of "I out on X#'s with this cycle and blah blah blah". Mostly for the reason that I am aware that it is pretty meaningless unless you can prove it. otherwise it is just talk, and that is not why I am here....I enjoy the knowledge that can be gained here and hearing from people about their experiences, weather I agree or not. 

[Rimbaud]

true, I guess I think it is just a waste of time and space to give people a platform to tell lies, god knows the internet is already full of people giving false information. But I suppose if there are a few people who are honest then maybe we can have a  respectable board here.

I will not and have never posted any of my stats outside of "I out on X#'s with this cycle and blah blah blah". Mostly for the reason that I am aware that it is pretty meaningless unless you can prove it. otherwise it is just talk, and that is not why I am here....I enjoy the knowledge that can be gained here and hearing from people about their experiences, weather I agree or not. 

Fair enough.

[leonp1981]

this thread is hilarious, everyone reaches their goal, everyone is big, nobody is an ectomorph.

thread should be titled  "Board members wish list"


where are all the skinny geeks? I would be willing to bet that at least 60% of you are adding 15 pounds to your stats and at least 1 inch in any measurement you posted.


just my honest opinion.

been around the block a few times myself, seen it all before. This thread shouldnt even exist.

I've never lied once about my stats on this or any other board.  I don't see the point.  If you come here looking for advice, then lie about things, you're not gonna receive opinions that relate to your actual circumstances. 

[Arnold jr]

this thread is hilarious, everyone reaches their goal, everyone is big, nobody is an ectomorph.

thread should be titled  "Board members wish list"


where are all the skinny geeks? I would be willing to bet that at least 60% of you are adding 15 pounds to your stats and at least 1 inch in any measurement you posted.


just my honest opinion.

been around the block a few times myself, seen it all before. This thread shouldnt even exist.

I disagree. have you read the whole thing? There are some stats up there for some that are not what one would deem "impressive." For that matter, I haven't read on yet where someone claims to be 275lbs 3%bf w/24" arms.

You're right though, people may very well lie and embellish, but if they do this they are only hurting themselves. the whole idea of this thread, beyond just knowing where each guy is coming from, was to provide some info about yourself so others can know what they are dealing with a little more clearly when they give out advice. You know how some one will post a question in the thread and no one has any idea about this guys stats, cycle history, etc. That's irritating, and this is supposed to clear that up. Of course if they lie, well, that's just stupid on their part.

[Luv2Hurt]

this thread is hilarious, everyone reaches their goal, everyone is big, nobody is an ectomorph.

thread should be titled  "Board members wish list"


where are all the skinny geeks? I would be willing to bet that at least 60% of you are adding 15 pounds to your stats and at least 1 inch in any measurement you posted.


just my honest opinion.

been around the block a few times myself, seen it all before. This thread shouldnt even exist.

 

The thread is about a lot more than just stats and how much you can push or how many shows you have won.  If you read it all you will see it as about the people who make up this board and who they are and where they came from.  Its probally the best thread in getbig. 

reading about cycles and juice and PCT is really pretty boring.  This is unlike G&O board where someone would get flamed by writing about themselves.  If someone does not like it, they should just not read it, simple huh?  Why try and be so controlling by saying things like "it should not even exist"?  Yeah, yeah people lie who cares if they want to, it does not impress anyone, and most of us know better anyhow.

[wes mantooth]

alright...gotta add something. since were talking "real" stats and such.....

as some of you know i was in a car accident last july, had shoulder surgery late october. i did my exercises at home, went to rehab religiously 2-3 times a week...and was finally cleared to "test" the shoulder.

at my 7th week back (give or take) of training, i can say that muscle remembers!!!! my shoulders and chest filled back out, by traps blew back up and my hurt shoulder is getting more and more stable each day. im back up to 205lbs...a little more fat than before...but not so bad for 8 months and some change off. on friday of last week i was able to flat bench 315 for a clean 3....no spotter.

at my age....it was hard to get re motivated to get back in there. not working out for the ladies anymore.....not ego lifting....i had to get back for me. never been a quitter....and i hate those mother fuckers that "used to be" in the front of every sentence.

im coming back better than before....

[HYDROLICS]

If someone does not like it, they should just not read it, simple huh?  Why try and be so controlling by saying things like "it should not even exist"?  Yeah, yeah people lie who cares if they want to, it does not impress anyone, and most of us know better anyhow.

wasnt trying to controlling, I stated my opinion, and I'm sticking to it. I am entitled to that correct?

If anything good happens out of this maybe some noob will read my post and give his stats a little more accurately.


I think we can bury this one now.....agree?

[Luv2Hurt]

alright...gotta add something. since were talking "real" stats and such.....

as some of you know i was in a car accident last july, had shoulder surgery late october. i did my exercises at home, went to rehab religiously 2-3 times a week...and was finally cleared to "test" the shoulder.

at my 7th week back (give or take) of training, i can say that muscle remembers!!!! my shoulders and chest filled back out, by traps blew back up and my hurt shoulder is getting more and more stable each day. im back up to 205lbs...a little more fat than before...but not so bad for 8 months and some change off. on friday of last week i was able to flat bench 315 for a clean 3....no spotter.

at my age....it was hard to get re motivated to get back in there. not working out for the ladies anymore.....not ego lifting....i had to get back for me. never been a quitter....and i hate those mother fuckers that "used to be" in the front of every sentence.

im coming back better than before....

Awsome man!  Yep makes me sick 99% of the population are those guys who "used to be"  Telling you how "yea I used to, back in HS, be a little bigger than you and in great shape  "  Keep going bro I can say for sure that you can even be better than ever now.....if you want.

wasnt trying to controlling, I stated my opinion, and I'm sticking to it. I am entitled to that correct?

If anything good happens out of this maybe some noob will read my post and give his stats a little more accurately.


I think we can bury this one now.....agree?

Yep and yep.