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Title: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: mryorkielover on May 24, 2022, 09:50:35 AM











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Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: michael arvilla on May 24, 2022, 10:02:59 AM
Looks all cracked out to me……………
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: wes on May 24, 2022, 10:06:33 AM
He should purchase one of his shirts...looks like a showoff jerk without one......after all he`s not in a contest.
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: michael arvilla on May 24, 2022, 10:16:36 AM
There are a ton of Mens Physique and Mens Classic bodybuilders that look much better than this guy  (taller / better arms / better looking …what’s his appeal /  shtick?? ) short guy with great abs taking too many stimulants???
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: Titus Pullo on May 24, 2022, 10:22:19 AM
Looks all cracked out to me……………

Yeah, Mike.  That or meth (?).  I don't know how to differentiate between the two's effects, assuming you can.
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: Van_Bilderass on May 24, 2022, 10:24:17 AM
He's very athletic and has out of this world injury resistance. Quite amazing tbh.
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: michael arvilla on May 24, 2022, 10:27:34 AM
Yeah, Mike.  That or meth (?).  I don't know how to differentiate between the two's effects, assuming you can.
I don’t see the tell tale sign of wiping his nose or a runny nose  but he’s all over the place! … meth or wayyyyy too much pre-workout or Ephedra/ephedrine hard to know for sure but looks like a total idiot imo
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: Gym-Rat on May 24, 2022, 10:32:51 AM
Being around him for 30 seconds you'd want to smash his skull in with a bat, just so he stays still.
major douche..  ::) ::)
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: deadz on May 24, 2022, 10:45:22 AM
Physique is good but not what it was., age!
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: ProudVirgin69 on May 24, 2022, 10:54:33 AM
Wasn’t he a big “natural athlete” guy for a while?  Maybe he still is? 

Seems like a natural successor to mike ohearn
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: Rambone on May 24, 2022, 11:02:00 AM
Needs more baby oil
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: Skeletor on May 24, 2022, 11:07:56 AM
Never heard of Mr. Dingleberry.
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: Taffin on May 24, 2022, 01:17:56 PM
There are a ton of Mens Physique and Mens Classic bodybuilders that look much better than this guy  (taller / better arms / better looking …what’s his appeal /  shtick?? ) short guy with great abs taking too many stimulants???

He pops up on my radar every now and then, and IMHO he's one of those people like Josh Lenartowicz (remember him? LOL) who peddles those little bits of BS 'motivation' to people, who just lap that shit up in those weird positivity circle-jerks...

"You can do anything, there are no limits"
"Manifest wealth and you will become rich"
"Just think your c0ck bigger"

He also jumps.

Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: Taffin on May 24, 2022, 01:19:49 PM
Never heard of Mr. Dingleberry.

You may be thinking of this guy?

(http://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tenor.com%2Fimages%2F8d5486a87ebb8eb025be6242e350392e%2Ftenor.gif&f=1&nofb=1)
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: Van_Bilderass on May 24, 2022, 01:22:42 PM
His mannerisms and voice are very gay, seriously. No way he isn't at least bi.
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: Skeletor on May 24, 2022, 01:29:05 PM
You may be thinking of this guy?

(http://external-content.duckduckgo.com/iu/?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.tenor.com%2Fimages%2F8d5486a87ebb8eb025be6242e350392e%2Ftenor.gif&f=1&nofb=1)

That's Sgt. Eugene Tackleberry, not Brad Dingleberry.
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: michael arvilla on May 24, 2022, 01:54:23 PM
He pops up on my radar every now and then, and IMHO he's one of those people like Josh Lenartowicz (remember him? LOL) who peddles those little bits of BS 'motivation' to people, who just lap that shit up in those weird positivity circle-jerks...

"You can do anything, there are no limits"
"Manifest wealth and you will become rich"
"Just think your c0ck bigger"

He also jumps.
ok thx for the explanation! (Josh backed it up with his physique, this guy while does have a pretty good physique is a dime a dozen then factor in his height, his “ mug” I just don’t see it…. To rent a booth has to be expensive! …what’s he selling??! Lol … I guess any bodybuilder or Classic or Physique guy could do the same …. But they don’t! Guy must have a huge ego! .. has he won any titles? …. He can’t be making any money at that “ booth” .. just taking selfies with people and Tweaking!
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: michael arvilla on May 24, 2022, 02:00:27 PM
* embrace it and come out with a pre-workout called “Crystal Meth”
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: Rambone on May 24, 2022, 02:02:48 PM
Has Brad ever donned a thong or is he strictly an “influencer”?
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: timfogarty on May 24, 2022, 02:08:04 PM
Has Brad ever donned a thong or is he strictly an “influencer”?

Bradly Castleberry

2004

Musclemania, Junior, 5th

2005

Musclemania, Junior, 3rd

2006

Musclemania Superbody, Junior, 2nd
Musclemania Worlds, Junior - HeavyWeight, 1st
Musclemania Worlds, Junior Overall Winner

2007

Excalibur (Los Angeles) - NPC, Light-HeavyWeight, 3rd
Musclemania Superbody, Light-HeavyWeight, 2nd
Musclemania Worlds, Light-HeavyWeight, 1st

2009

San Diego Championships - NPC, HeavyWeight, 2nd

2011

Excalibur (Los Angeles) - NPC, HeavyWeight, 4th
Southern California Championships - NPC, HeavyWeight, 3rd


And a million followers on Instagram.  Enough to pay the bills.

https://www.instagram.com/bradcastleberry/
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: Rambone on May 24, 2022, 02:12:17 PM
Bradly Castleberry

2004

Musclemania, Junior, 5th

2005

Musclemania, Junior, 3rd

2006

Musclemania Superbody, Junior, 2nd
Musclemania Worlds, Junior - HeavyWeight, 1st
Musclemania Worlds, Junior Overall Winner

2007

Excalibur (Los Angeles) - NPC, Light-HeavyWeight, 3rd
Musclemania Superbody, Light-HeavyWeight, 2nd
Musclemania Worlds, Light-HeavyWeight, 1st

2009

San Diego Championships - NPC, HeavyWeight, 2nd

2011

Excalibur (Los Angeles) - NPC, HeavyWeight, 4th
Southern California Championships - NPC, HeavyWeight, 3rd


And a million followers on Instagram.  Enough to pay the bills.

https://www.instagram.com/bradcastleberry/

Thanks, Tim! I actually use your site a lot but felt lazy today. Early success, building your brand and getting out is the name of the game. Although he’s not essentially out I guess since he’s still lean and geared up, but it still beats competing
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: Dave D on May 24, 2022, 02:14:06 PM
I met him a couple a years back at a 24 hour fitness in the San Diego area. He was actually very nice, didn’t come across as fruity or obnoxious. He was in good shape and weighed somewhere between  240-250
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: michael arvilla on May 24, 2022, 02:19:04 PM
What exactly is he selling tho?
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: michael arvilla on May 24, 2022, 02:21:37 PM
* also isn’t Muscle Mania “ a drug tested event?
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: Bevo on May 24, 2022, 02:21:52 PM
What exactly is he selling tho?

Soiled old thongs from his competing days
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: Rambone on May 24, 2022, 02:24:14 PM
Soiled old thongs from his competing days

Are they sold out? (Asking for a friend)
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: robcguns on May 24, 2022, 02:25:13 PM
Are they sold out? (Asking for a friend)

Hahahahha
I bought a few so I can sell you one at cost or your friend.
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: michael arvilla on May 24, 2022, 02:28:52 PM
Cut the shit! ….
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: Rambone on May 24, 2022, 03:02:35 PM
Hahahahha
I bought a few so I can sell you one at cost or your friend.

Great news! Can’t wait to tell Taffin! Whoops!
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: timfogarty on May 24, 2022, 03:31:32 PM
* also isn’t Muscle Mania “ a drug tested event?

Is and Was are two different things.  The official rules use to be 365 days drug free, but without year round testing how could you enforce that?  Drug tests are expensive, even if it is just the day of the contest. No way a promoter is going to pay for every contestant to be tested.  At most a couple of random people are tested.  Or more likely not so random.  Pick the ones least likely to be on steroids and then you can say no tests came back positive.  Most likely it's everyone pees into a cup and then the cups are thrown away.
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: michael arvilla on May 24, 2022, 03:45:46 PM
Is and Was are two different things.  The official rules use to be 365 days drug free, but without year round testing how could you enforce that?  Drug tests are expensive, even if it is just the day of the contest. No way a promoter is going to pay for every contestant to be tested.  At most a couple of random people are tested.  Or more likely not so random.  Pick the ones least likely to be on steroids and then you can say no tests came back positive.  Most likely it is every pees into a cup and then the cups are thrown away.
…I would never enter a “ drug tested or Natural “ show  while on Steroids…. Period (if you do or did you are a lazy cheating piece of shit!) .
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: Bevo on May 24, 2022, 06:13:09 PM
…I would never enter a “ drug tested or Natural “ show  while on Steroids…. Period (if you do or did you are a lazy cheating piece of shit!) .

That’s pretty much 99 percent what these drugged ups idiots do

Not one single muscle mania competitor has been natural
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: njflex on May 24, 2022, 07:45:12 PM
Dude is ripped looks good,he was much bigger in past?acts like an imbecile tho,,,
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: SF1900 on May 25, 2022, 01:08:18 AM
Why do so many people who walk around expos look the same: about 15-25 years old, skinny, and wearing a back pack.
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: robcguns on May 25, 2022, 02:24:49 AM
Great news! Can’t wait to tell Taffin! Whoops!

Hahahaha

Why do so many people who walk around expos look the same: about 15-25 years old, skinny, and wearing a back pack.

Always wonder that as well.
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: Matt on May 25, 2022, 04:29:24 AM
He's very athletic and has out of this world injury resistance. Quite amazing tbh.

His vertical jump - which can't be faked - impressed me:



What else has he done that has been verified?

He wanted to compete in powerlifting in 2017 - for the first time in 10 years - but he wasn't allowed to bring his own plates.
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: Matt on May 25, 2022, 04:36:37 AM
…I would never enter a “ drug tested or Natural “ show  while on Steroids…. Period (if you do or did you are a lazy cheating piece of shit!) .

I agree - but I've come to realize all of bodybuilding is a giant fraud.

It's all drugs. I mean, who gains muscle as a natural? There is a reason why I competed in strength contests naturally - you can make incremental strength gains from workout to workout in the gym.

Realistically, how big can a man get without PED's?

5'9-5'10" and 185-lb?

So...Frank Zane??

Seems unlikely to me.

So it's just all drugs, IMO, and all disappointing. We were led to believe we could look good by just hard work in the gym. That's a lie.

As for testing at natural contests, Layne Norton said he was drug-tested, and had to pass a polygraph [?] test for some reason.
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: Matt on May 25, 2022, 04:43:02 AM
He's very athletic and has out of this world injury resistance. Quite amazing tbh.

Here's another classic video for you to enjoy, Van:



Other than his classic jumping videos, what has he done that is impressive?

I think he got maybe 420-lb in any actual bench press contest in 2007, if that.

Come to think of it, he may have totalled 1,550-lb or more at that contest - so hey...fair play to him. He's pretty strong.

But the fake weight videos are on for hand, lol.

I mean...lol...

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=679096.0;attach=1370417;image)
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: Matt on May 25, 2022, 04:46:27 AM
Taffin!

LOL!!!!!!!

Whenever I see a picture just DYING to be photoshopped, I immediately think of Taffin.

I'd like to see a bunch of plates added to here:

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=679096.0;attach=1370418;image)

However Taffin works his magic - by extending the picture somehow, or making the plates smaller, or whatever it is Taffin does. 😂
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: Matt on May 25, 2022, 04:53:51 AM
Dude is ripped looks good,he was much bigger in past?acts like an imbecile tho,,,

Was he much bigger before? He claims 245-250 at about 5'9" or just over. He always seems to stay in shape, but not in contest shape - but not exactly out of shape either.

He had or has his only supplement company too. Maybe that's what the booth is for.

Brad is also very strong, seen here squatting 12 plates per side [1,125-lb - the all-time unequipped world record in the squat for ANY body weight, which Brad unofficially holds]:
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: michael arvilla on May 25, 2022, 12:07:51 PM
He is significantly downsized…
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: wes on May 25, 2022, 12:09:55 PM
…I would never enter a “ drug tested or Natural “ show  while on Steroids…. Period (if you do or did you are a lazy cheating piece of shit!) .
QFT

I hate drug users who compete in natty contests......fucking scumbags.
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: Dave D on May 25, 2022, 12:10:38 PM
He is significantly downsized…

Solid natural physique. Easy to maintain with daily workouts with fake weights.
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: Matt on May 25, 2022, 12:12:54 PM
He is significantly downsized…

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=679096.0;attach=1370538;image)

Hmm... he does look smaller there.

He was never "big" like others around his height [Jay Cutler, for example], so I didn't notice his drop in size!
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: Van_Bilderass on May 25, 2022, 01:07:33 PM
Here's another classic video for you to enjoy, Van:



Other than his classic jumping videos, what has he done that is impressive?

I think he got maybe 420-lb in any actual bench press contest in 2007, if that.

Come to think of it, he may have totalled 1,550-lb or more at that contest - so hey...fair play to him. He's pretty strong.

But the fake weight videos are on for hand, lol.

I mean...lol...

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=679096.0;attach=1370417;image)

I didn't follow the fake plates controversy. Was it ever verified there were fake plates involved? No matter, the dude is brutally strong.

And like I said, the injury resistance is amazing considering how he lifts. Everyone was predicting he would have torn himself to shreds by now.

I remember arguing with Dante Doggcrapp about Brad's drug free status. He was saying how Brad was natural and didn't know anything about steroids. Then Brad said he was using these "pro-steroids" from bb.com. "If you think that is juicing, well..." Yeah I did think that is juicing, of course. A few years later Dante conceded he was now on a substantial stack. He didn't put on a shit load of muscle overnight, it was more incremental as he increased the drugs. It's not like there is just juiced and not and nothing between. That's why someone can be a certain size for years and then experience another growth spurt, doesn't mean he was natural before.
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: Taffin on May 26, 2022, 03:49:12 AM
Are they sold out? (Asking for a friend)

Hahahahha
I bought a few so I can sell you one at cost or your friend.

Great news! Can’t wait to tell Taffin! Whoops!

If RobC has also worn them, I'll pay double $

 ;D
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: Taffin on May 26, 2022, 03:56:14 AM
LOL!!!!!!!

Whenever I see a picture just DYING to be photoshopped, I immediately think of Taffin.

I'd like to see a bunch of plates added to here:

(http://www.getbig.com/boards/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=679096.0;attach=1370418;image)

However Taffin works his magic - by extending the picture somehow, or making the plates smaller, or whatever it is Taffin does. 😂

Haha - that's picture's weird enough at it is - it looks like he's diagonal in the rack (I know it's an optical illusion, but it still looks askew)
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: michael arvilla on May 27, 2022, 10:53:07 AM
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CeEFmp-AKgF/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
Title: Re: Brad Castleberry at The 2022 LA Fit Expo - Great Physique?
Post by: Skeletor on May 27, 2022, 10:56:54 AM
Was he much bigger before? He claims 245-250 at about 5'9" or just over. He always seems to stay in shape, but not in contest shape - but not exactly out of shape either.

He had or has his only supplement company too. Maybe that's what the booth is for.

Brad is also very strong, seen here squatting 12 plates per side [1,125-lb - the all-time unequipped world record in the squat for ANY body weight, which Brad unofficially holds]:

Has he ever competed in an official event where real weights are used? (rhetorical question)