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Membership Info
Member Since: Apr 19, 2006
BodyBlog Started: Jan 14, 2007
BodySpace Profile Visits:
  • Last 24 Hours: 17
  • Last 7 Days: 104
  • Overall: 16,308
Forum Posts: 6022
BodyBlog Entries: 32
Comments to Others: 78
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Activity
Last Visit: Yesterday, 5:38pm
Last Forum Post: Yesterday, 5:38pm
Last Photo Upload: Oct 18, 2009 4:43pm
Last Profile Update: Nov 6, 2009 2:26pm
Last Blog Post: Jul 27, 2009 12:21pm

Friends Stats
Fan Club (?) : 58
Mutual Friends (?) : 108
Stalking (?) : 1
Inspiring (?) : 2

BergMuscle

Overall Goal:  I will be 200 pounds of lean, hard, strong muscle!

Fit Status:  Pounding heavy iron and getting pumped.

Motivation Level: 10/10


Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Dan
Sex:
Male
Age:
52
Location:
Oak Park, Illinois, United States
Occupation:
Elementary School Teacher
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
College:
High School:
When I Started:
How I Started:
I've lifted off and on all my life. I got serious about four years ago. Joining bb.com in April 2006 jumpstarted me again.
Why I Love It:
I was a skinny, weak kid. I always thought muscles were for "other guys". Now I know the power to be big and strong is in my hands. I love having muscles! My body is a gift I can give myself to enjoy today and in the future.
How I Stay Motivated:
Flex in the mirror or pull on a shirt that is too small for me. When I see progress, it's makes me hungry for more. I look at the progress pics others have posted here. I say to myself "I want to do that, and I can do that."
BB Accomplishments:
The stats listed below, especially the 15+" guns.
Forum Signature:
There are no accidents. Everything happens for a reason and usually at exactly the right time. "greater than or equal to" fearless
Last Updated: Apr 7, 2007 8:09am

What BergMuscle Is Up To:
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Progress Pictures:
Jun 1, 2006 Oct 12, 2009
Front Double Biceps Front Double Biceps
Beginning of 35+ forum bicep contest. About 14 inches - thought I looked big here.
Lean mass is getting better.
Last Updated: Oct 12, 2009 2:37pm

Body Stats:
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Height: Waist:
Weight:
Thighs:
Bodyfat:
Calves:
Chest:
Forearms:
Arms:
Shoulders:
Hips: Neck:
Last Updated: Dec 27, 2007 1:45pm

Lifting Stats:
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Overhead Press:
Last Updated: Nov 6, 2009 2:26pm

Goals:
Main Goal:
Gain Muscle
Goal (Overall):
I will be 200 pounds of lean, hard, strong muscle!
Goal (Long):
OK, I'm setting the goal high. I'm going to build up to 200 pounds then cut the bodyfat without loosing the weight. I want my veins and abs to show. Add to that 16+ inch arms and muscles that fill my shirts and command attention when I enter a room.
Weight Goal:
I want to GAIN 15 lb
Bodyfat Goal:
10%
Upcoming Contest:
Last Updated: Jun 30, 2009 9:48am

Members That Inspire BergMuscle:
ntrllftr [ BodySpace ]
Carl posts great videos and has probably forgotten more about bodybuilding than I've ever known.
ironwill2008 [ BodySpace ]
Uh... just read his Bodyspace. This guy knows his stuff from years of hard work.
View all 7 members who inspire BergMuscle »

BodyAnswers
BergMuscle has answered 45 of 67 total questions.
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How many reps per set do you usually do? Why?
8-10; that puts me in the muscle pump range and my goal is big muscles. Period.
- Updated Oct 14, 2008 8:24pm

How long do you rest between sets on average? Why?
About 45 seconds, just enough to be ready to go again, but not totally rested.
- Updated Oct 14, 2008 8:24pm

Do you sometimes use joint health supplements?
Yes
Which ones do you use?
Glucosamine
- Updated Oct 14, 2008 8:22pm

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Contest History:
No Contests
Last Updated: Jun 30, 2009 9:48am

Videos of BergMuscle
This Member has not entered any Videos yet.
Last Updated: Jul 15, 2009 11:13am

Favorite Bodybuilding And Fitness Videos
Home workout: reverse curls exercise for a great p
Home workout: reverse curls exercise for a great p
Play this video Played: 215
Why I like this video: This video sold me on this exercise for my guns.
bodybuilding exercise: lunges, a great whole leg w
bodybuilding exercise: lunges, a great whole leg w
Play this video Played: 183
Why I like this video: I hated lunges until I watched this and learned that my form was totally wrong. Now I like lunges (not "love" yet).
bodybuilding exercise: front raise for shoulders
bodybuilding exercise: front raise for shoulders
Play this video Played: 238
Why I like this video: I've really added some mass to my delts with this exercise.
Play this video Side Raises for Shoulders (Hans' big debut) Played: 200
Play this video Carlman Pulls Played: 47
Play this video shrugs Played: 51
Last Updated: Jul 15, 2009 11:13am

Latest BodyBlog Entry (32 Posts Total)
Category: Training on Jul 27, 2009 12:21pm

As I pumped some iron in front of the mirrors in the cruise ship gym during last week's vacation (Holland America ship to Alaska!) I took a hard look at myself, especially in a room full of other people in "work out clothes". At home, I train alone in my basement, so I was more...


Current Supplements:
Kirkland Glucosamine HCl
Kirkland Glucosamine HCl

Started: Mar 06, 2007
Reason: Really took care of joint pains. I can go for the bigger lifts now.
MHP Trac Extreme-NO, 775 Grams, Orange
Started: Apr 03, 2007
Reason: Gives me a great muscle pump and energy to hit the weights hard and increase the reps...
EAS 100% Whey Protein, 5 Lbs., Chocolate
Started: Jun 15, 2007
Reason: Great source of high protein. Easy to mix. And I get it at a great price from Costco.
Last Updated: Dec 28, 2007 4:18pm

Supplement Reviews
MHP Trac Extreme-NO, 775 Grams, Orange
Review:  I've tried other NO products and this one gets me pumped up better than anything else. I can...
Overall Rating:  10/10
Taste Rating:  N/A
EAS 100% Whey Protein, 5 Lbs., Chocolate
Review:  Tastes great, mixes up well with either milk or water, gives me a quick protein fix to keep...
Overall Rating:  10/10
Taste Rating:  N/A
Last Updated: Dec 28, 2007 4:18pm

Forum Activity:
User Title: Teacher and Bodybuilder
Number Of Posts: 6022 View All Posts
Posts Per Day: 4.63
Last Activity: Yesterday, 5:38pm
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Workout Program:
Current split:
Day 1: Quad/Hams/Biceps
Day 2: Chest/Abs
Day 3: Cardio only
Day 4: Back/Triceps (including Dead Lifts)
Day 5: Shoulders/Traps/Calves
Day 6: Abs/Cardio

Each day I'll target 24 sets split between the major bodyparts (such as 16 sets for quads/hams and 8 for biceps). Each exercise...
Last Updated: Jul 31, 2009 10:47am

Favorites
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Bodyparts:
Hobbies:
  • Reading
  • Gardening
Healthy Foods:
  • Tuna
  • Cottage cheese
  • Chicken breast
Cheat Foods:
  • Brownies
  • Beer
  • Ice cream
Fitness Books:
  • Strength Training Anatomy by Frederic Delavier
Supplements:
Last Updated: Jul 16, 2009 1:51pm

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Last Updated: Oct 24, 2009 11:53am

Visitor Comments (285)
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Keltron [ View Profile ]
Nov 6, 2009 6:21pm
lookin good man! I hope I look like you @ 52... or even 42.
chillin GertLouw [ View Profile ]
Nov 2, 2009 2:38am
Just wanna say thanx for the pic comment Dan! Wish you a GREAT week. G.
Front shot holding camera demike [ View Profile ]
Nov 1, 2009 4:29pm
Keep working hard man, good work.
a_gain_mm [ View Profile ]
Oct 24, 2009 1:18pm
Thnxs 4 yr continued positive support, man :) Have a gr8 weekend & week!!
Reality House Prep Bo_Flecks [ View Profile ]
Oct 20, 2009 6:21pm
Great new avi...but I can barely see that new artwork on that huge delt!
a_gain_mm [ View Profile ]
Oct 18, 2009 4:59pm
Keep up the hard work, man :0)
skikyle [ View Profile ]
Oct 18, 2009 4:50pm
Nice progress!
Right Tricep 10/15/2009 Zingaritano [ View Profile ]
Oct 18, 2009 5:10am
Thanks for the pic comment. Keep up the great work, bro.!
arvee55 [ View Profile ]
Oct 16, 2009 3:08pm
Thanks for the great comments. Wish I had your size and definition. Looking strong man.
kcmoto [ View Profile ]
Oct 13, 2009 12:03pm
Berg! Your chest is looking pumped brother! Thanks for checing in! Sid
bicep bbfinatic4ever [ View Profile ]
Oct 13, 2009 12:41am
cool pec work!
a_gain_mm [ View Profile ]
Oct 12, 2009 4:55pm
great! great! great! excellent progress. chest is PUMPED UP remarkably, man!!
HardBodyHancock [ View Profile ]
Oct 12, 2009 3:46pm
thanks for the add
a_gain_mm [ View Profile ]
Oct 11, 2009 5:09pm
AWESOME :) Looking 4ward 2 that!! Keep up the hard work, man!
a_gain_mm [ View Profile ]
Oct 11, 2009 4:22pm
..well, look who's talking, Mr. pumped all over :) Thnxs, man! How's yr training progressing? Enjoy the upcoming week, train, feed & recover => GROW!!!
Reality House Prep Bo_Flecks [ View Profile ]
Oct 3, 2009 5:59pm
Yep...Swine Flu. Our school has been hit hard by it. Nearly a 35% absentee rate last Thursday. Take care of yourself, Berg...
a_gain_mm [ View Profile ]
Sep 30, 2009 10:12pm
Yo, Yo, Yo!! Thanxs 4 the on-going supportive feedback :-) everytime I see your profile it remeinds me what PUMP is all about!! Have an awesome weekend, pal! Enjoy & GROW!!!
a_gain_mm [ View Profile ]
Sep 14, 2009 12:12pm
Hello, again :-) Thank you for your comment .. I'm TRYING man, I'm trying..will get there someday..Your upper body seems LARGE & FULL - great work!! Training hard pays off for you, pal. Enjoy & Grow ;-)
a_gain_mm [ View Profile ]
Sep 6, 2009 11:56am
Hey, you r a hardgainer? well, in that case yr transformation is HUGE!! Thnxs 4 the kind words, man!
MM 8-26-09 D.Alan [ View Profile ]
Aug 25, 2009 6:11pm
Hey Dan, thanks for the pic rate and comment. You're looking pretty awesome yourself in your current avi! Great job!
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