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Bxg-man German, male (Bronx New York, US | Program Director - (Non)Profit Agency)
my goal: Transform My Body

Realizing The Dream... Giving all that I can give to get the best out of me that I can get. Going from 220 to 180lbs from over 25%BF to between 10-14%BF - As of 5/10/10 190lb 16.5%BF (I gained a little but lost BF which is more important)

height: 5'8"
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weight: 180.6 Lbs.
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body fat: 17%
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gym: Star Fitness USA
Fit Status /// View History

Building muscle isn't the problem fat loss and diet is my final challenge to achieve my goal.

May 21, 2012 2:55am
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Background

When I Started: Jun 2009
HOW I STARTED:

I've always been in and out of gyms but I've never taken it as serious I've taken it this time. I'm connecting all the dots nutrition, training, knowledge even doctors instructions.

WHY I LOVE IT:

It has changed me inside and out. Beyond the external I feel a sense of accomplishment and knowledge that I can change my body and health by working hard at it.

Bxg-man's Progress & Goals

Progress Photos
Apr 2, 2009 Hate the picture but I still was having a good time in ...
Oct 2, 2010

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Lbs.
2010-09-18, 2009-06-27, 2009-07-02, 2009-07-06, 2009-07-10, 2009-07-14, 2009-07-26, 2009-08-05, 2009-08-17, 2009-08-29, 2009-09-09, 2009-09-23, 2009-09-27, 2009-10-04, 2009-10-08, 2009-10-11, 2009-10-17, 2009-10-18, 2009-10-23, 2009-10-25, 2009-11-08, 2009-11-22, 2010-01-31, 2010-02-08, 2010-02-14, 2010-02-16, 2010-02-19, 2010-02-26, 2010-05-09, 2010-05-16, 2010-06-11, 2010-07-17, 2010-08-23, 2010-09-18, 2010-10-11, 2010-10-16
183.8, 220.0, 218.0, 215.0, 211.0, 208.0, 206.0, 209.0, 206.0, 204.0, 206.0, 202.0, 200.0, 196.0, 194.0, 194.8, 196.0, 195.8, 193.8, 192.6, 192.6, 192.2, 189.6, 188.4, 189.6, 187.8, 187.6, 186.6, 190.0, 188.6, 188.2, 190.0, 192.0, 183.8, 183.0, 180.6
2010-11-06
175 Lbs.
TIME UNTIL GOAL: Expired
Start: 220 Lbs. Goal: 175 Lbs. Nov 06, 2010
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2010-09-18, 2009-06-27, 2009-07-02, 2009-07-06, 2009-07-10, 2009-07-14, 2009-07-26, 2009-08-05, 2009-08-17, 2009-08-29, 2009-09-09, 2009-09-23, 2009-09-27, 2009-10-04, 2009-10-08, 2009-10-11, 2009-10-17, 2009-10-18, 2009-10-23, 2009-10-25, 2009-11-08, 2009-11-22, 2010-02-19, 2010-05-09, 2010-07-17, 2010-09-18
17.0, 25.0, 24.3, 23.8, 23.1, 22.5, 22.2, 22.7, 22.2, 21.8, 22.2, 21.5, 21.1, 20.4, 20.0, 20.15, 19.5, 19.5, 19.4, 18.8, 18.5, 18.5, 17.0, 16.5, 19.0, 17.0
2010-11-06
14 %
TIME UNTIL GOAL: Expired
Start: 25% Goal: 14% Nov 06, 2010
Lbs.
2009-06-27, 2009-07-02, 2009-07-06, 2009-07-10, 2009-07-14, 2009-07-26, 2009-08-05, 2009-08-17, 2009-08-29, 2009-09-09, 2009-09-23, 2009-09-27, 2009-10-04, 2009-10-08, 2009-10-11, 2009-10-17, 2009-10-18, 2009-10-23, 2009-10-25, 2009-11-08, 2009-11-22, 2010-02-08, 2010-02-14, 2010-02-16, 2010-02-19, 2010-02-26, 2010-05-09, 2010-05-16, 2010-07-17, 2010-09-18
165.0, 165.0, 163.8, 162.3, 161.2, 160.3, 161.6, 160.3, 159.5, 160.3, 158.6, 157.8, 156.0, 155.2, 155.5, 157.8, 157.6, 156.2, 156.4, 157.0, 156.6, 156.4, 157.4, 155.9, 155.7, 154.9, 158.6, 157.5, 153.9, 152.6
Current LBM: 149.9 Lbs. Oct 16, 2010
Latest Bodystats
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Total Weight
220Lbs.
BODY FAT
LEAN BODY MASS
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 183Lbs. to 180Lbs.
3Lbs. loss in the last 5 days
Oct 16, 2010
Total Weight
181Lbs.
BODY FAT
LEAN BODY MASS
this member has not entered a body fat measurement
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 183Lbs. to 180Lbs.
3Lbs. loss in the last 5 days
Oct 16, 2010
Goal Weight
175Lbs.
BODY FAT
LEAN BODY MASS
Latest Bodystats
Changed weight from 183Lbs. to 180Lbs.
3Lbs. loss in the last 5 days
Oct 16, 2010
 
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Bxg-man's Program

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My Workout Program View My Full Workout Program

My Workout Program

4 DAY WORKOUT SPLIT
2days wkout > 1day rest > 2days wkout > 1day rest > repeat

Hit extra abs with a home DVD as many nights as possible.

All resistance training followed by: 15 to 20 min of cardio.

Most exercises 3sets/8reps with some the last set a drop set
When using a last set as drop set:
Take last set to failure and drop 50% of weight to failure

Some exercises start with a light weight warm up of 16reps
Supersets of 3 exercises have 4 to 6 heavy reps per exercise

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DAY 1 CHEST & TRICEPS

Superset alternating sets between 2 exercises
Warm up light weight 1set/16reps 3 work sets/8 reps each
Last Set Drop Set (go to failure drop50 % weight to failure)
>>Incline Dumbbell Press Hammer Grip
>>Incline Cable Flies

Superset alternating sets between 2 exercises
3 work sets/8 reps each
>>Flat bench Dumbbell Press
>>Flat bench Cable Flies

Superset alternating sets between 2 exercises
3 work sets/8 reps each
>>Decline Pullover
>>Butterfly Machine

Superset alternating sets between 3 exercises
3heavy work sets/6 reps each
>>Seated Triceps Pushdown w/ Rope
>>Seated Triceps Ext w/Rope over head
>>Seated Bent-Over 2Arm Dumbbell Triceps Extension

Single Exercise
3 work sets/8 reps each
>>Incline Barbell Triceps Extensions

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DAY 2 SHOULDERS & BICEPS

Superset alternating sets between 2 exercises
Warm up light weight 1set/16reps 3 work sets/8 reps each
Last Set Drop Set (go to failure drop50 % weight to failure)
>>Seated Rocky Press
>>Seated Side Lateral Raise

Superset alternating sets between 2 exercises
3 work sets/8 reps each
Last Set Drop Set (go to failure drop50 % weight to failure)
>>Front 2-Arm Cable Raise between legs w/ EZ bar attachment
>>Reverse Butterfly Machine for Rear Dealt

Superset alternating sets between 2 exercises
3 work sets/8 reps each
>>Bent-Over Low-Pulley Side Lateral
>>Leaning One-Arm Side Laterals

Single Exercise
3 work sets/8 reps each
Last Set Drop Set (go to failure drop50 % weight to failure)
>>Incline Hammer Curls

Superset alternating sets between 2 exercises
3 work sets/8 reps each
>>EZ-Bar Close Grip Curls Over Preacher Bench
>>One-Arm Dumbbell Over Preacher Bench

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REST DAY

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DAY 3 BACK & TRAPS & ABS

Single Exercise
Warm up light weight 1set/16reps 3 work sets/8 reps each
Last Set Drop Set (go to failure drop50 % weight to failure)
>>Wide-Grip Lateral Pull Down

Single Exercise
3 work sets/8 reps each
>>Barbell Dead Lift

Single Exercise
3 work sets/8 reps each
Last Set Drop Set (go to failure drop50 % weight to failure)
>>V-Bar Underhand Grip Seated Cable Pulley Row

Superset alternating sets between 3 exercises
3heavy work sets/4 reps each
>>Wide Grip Row Machine
>>Inner Grip Row Machine
>>Upper Grip Underhand Row Machine

Single Exercise
3 heavy work sets/10 reps each
>>Dumbbell Shrugs

Superset alternating sets between 3 exercises
3 heavy work sets/10 reps each
>>Seated Cable Crunches with Rope Attachment
>>Side Cable Pulls Waist Twist
>>Reverse Decline Leg Raise Weighted

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DAY 4 LEGS (Hams, Quads, Calves & Glutes)

Single Exercise
Warm up light weight 1set/16reps 3 work sets/8 reps each
>>Smith Machine Duck Squats to a Low Bench

Superset alternating sets between 2 exercises
1st set 12 leg reps/25 calves reps > 2set 10/20 > 3set 8/16
Progressively heavier sets
>>Leg Press
>>Calves Press on Leg Press Machine

Single Exercise
3 work sets/8 reps each
>>Straight Leg Dead Lift

Superset alternating sets between 2 exercises
3 work sets/8 reps each
>>One Leg – Leg Extensions
>>One Leg – Standing Leg Curls

Single Exercise
3 work sets/15 reps each
>>Thigh Abductor Leaning Forward for Glutes

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REST DAY

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START DAY 1 AGAIN

My Nutrition Program View My Full Nutrition Program

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My Motivation Program View My Full Motivation Program

My Motivation Program

My wife and I share a desire for staying in shape. We stay active and is my best workout buddy.

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About Bxg-man

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My Favorites:
Supplements MHP Glutamine-SR, 1000 Grams
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Body Parts
Shoulders
Contest History:

This member has not entered any contests.
Lifting Stats:
Bench Press Latest Update: Aug 22, 2010 225Lbs.
Squats Latest Update: Aug 22, 2010 160Lbs.
Deadlift Latest Update: Aug 22, 2010 250Lbs.
Bicep Curl Latest Update: Aug 22, 2010 125Lbs.
Barbell Rows Latest Update: Aug 22, 2010 225Lbs.
Overhead Press Latest Update: Aug 22, 2010 135Lbs.
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Visitor Comments

Brian92028
Brian92028 No kidding! That is quite a bit to over come bro! Glad to hear that you are well. Feb 22, 2011 6:18am
Brian92028
Brian92028 Your pics are looking great bro ... stay focused in the kitchen and you'll get there. Sep 22, 2010 6:43am
1greyhulk
1greyhulk thanks for adding me Sep 21, 2010 7:42pm
bbfinatic4ever
bbfinatic4ever definitely man. looking foward to you reaching your goals Aug 8, 2010 11:43pm
Brian92028
Brian92028 Great to hear bro! As you may have noticed, I am in stealth mode on the site here, but I am still poking around once in a while. I pulled back from bodyspace when I began to realize the time that I was spending on it ... I thought it would be better to just unplug than to gaff people off. I am still hitting it in the gym - got not intention of backing down there. I'm sure you'll keep at it - I know I will and I will peek in once in a while. Take care. Jun 7, 2010 7:35pm
mharrislove
mharrislove Hey. The short answer is, "yes" you can alter the ratios to fit your needs. The diet stuff is a challenge to disucss in this small space, so I'll send you a PM. May 15, 2010 7:26pm
BobWic
BobWic I've been looking for a guy around my size 5'8", with nice frame up top. Your progress pics are very motivating. I'm 5'8" 199-201 right now. They make me look forward to how mine are going to look over time. Perhaps a glimpe into my future. Keep going man..ITS WORKING!! May 12, 2010 12:14pm
Brian92028
Brian92028 Never had an issue with work messing with training. I am a early morning guy [up at 04:00] and there is not much that would mess with a early morning routine like that. Good to hear that you are keeping the diet in line at minimum. That's huge! That is what creating a new normal is all about. Even if you only make it to the gym a couple of times a week - just push heavy and hard when you are there. You'll still see gains. Mar 16, 2010 6:04am
Brian92028
Brian92028 How have things been coming along dude? Mar 15, 2010 6:23am
Brian92028
Brian92028 Thanks bro! Glad I could help ... keep at it. Feb 17, 2010 1:33pm
Brian92028
Brian92028 The only way I have found to really monitor things is the old fashion means: the scale and progress pics. Just take pics every month and you'll know whether or not what you are doing is taking you where you want to go. I have tried a couple of different gizmos and not been impressed. If you can find a "Bod-Pod" to use locally, that would be good, but other than that ... glad to hear things are going well. Continue to be relentless bro! Feb 17, 2010 6:49am
Brian92028
Brian92028 Hey German - Glad to hear your making an effort bro! Be consistent and keep the cheat meals to one or two a week. It'll happen. Cellucor? There has been a bump in progress, but I have only been trying them about a week. I'll blog about it when I get a bit further along. Continue to be relentless. Jan 28, 2010 5:48am
dlatinman
dlatinman THANKS FOR THE INFO BRO.KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. Jan 25, 2010 6:47am
Brian92028
Brian92028 In fact you may want to avoid eating at all 2-3 hours before bed and see what that does. I think you may find that you sleep better too [once you get used to it] - just make sure you get breakfast in right away in the AM. Dec 21, 2009 5:51am
Brian92028
Brian92028 Continue to work with your diet. When you make a change, stick with it for a couple of weeks and see what it does. Eating Breakfast with in 30 minutes of waking in the morning is one thing that will help ramp up the metabolism as well as avoiding cards 2-3 hours before bed. Dec 21, 2009 5:49am
Brian92028
Brian92028 That is a lot of protein shakes bro! I have one before the WO and some protein powder in a yogurt dish after, but the rest of the meals I have in a day are whole foods: raw veggies, grilled protein and canned salmon. Small frequent meals are what ramp up the metabolism not fat burners. They usually have appetite suppressants in them and that is not the way to take the BF down. Ask me how I know - I took them for years. It was only when I learned how to eat that the weight came off. Dec 21, 2009 5:45am
Brian92028
Brian92028 Fat Burners? Don't use them. Bringing body fat down down is not about supps or even cardio bursts, but about diet. What does your diet look like. Dec 20, 2009 6:32am
Brian92028
Brian92028 Flex is a good product ... it is one of a few that I would always find money for. Thanks for the props and it is good to hear that you are keep'n at it. Continue to be relentless! Dec 15, 2009 6:34am
Brian92028
Brian92028 Hows the training going dude? Dec 14, 2009 6:35am
Brian92028
Brian92028 Cardio is great, but it really depends on your goals. Cardio will wear you down so you'll sleep well at night, it will rev up your metabolism, but doing in several days in a row and by passing weight training ... not sure about that. Balance is important. Nov 5, 2009 5:39am
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