bodybuilding.com Store Articles Forum BodySpace
BodySpace  
Home BodyBlogs News Member Listing Help
View all 23 Photos
DSC05312 DSC05316
2 Comments 2 Comments

View SoCal_Dedicated's:

Contact SoCal_Dedicated:
Send Private Message
Report SoCal_Dedicated Report SoCal_Dedicated
Leave Comment for SoCal_Dedicated Leave Comment

Membership Info
Member Since: Apr 9, 2008
BodyBlog Started: Apr 17, 2008
BodySpace Profile Visits:
  • Last 24 Hours: 45
  • Last 7 Days: 219
  • Overall: 2,064
Forum Posts: 102
BodyBlog Entries: 5
Comments to Others: 723
Forum Rep (?) :

Activity
Last Visit: Today, 12:22pm
Last Forum Post: Never
Last Photo Upload: Jun 1, 2008 6:38am
Last Profile Update: Today, 12:22pm
Last Blog Post: Aug 19, 2008 9:44am

Friends Stats
Fan Club (?) : 11
Mutual Friends (?) : 160
Stalking (?) : 8
SoCal_Dedicated

"Get in great athletic shape while toning up!"

Personal Info And Background:
Real Name: Brandon
Sex: Male
Age: 22
Location: California, United States
Occupation: Marine
Personal Website:
Gym: Two Tents
Gym Location: Iraq
When I Started: Jan, 2007
How I Started: I have been lifting since my freshman year in high school. Mainly training for my sports but never took it to serious. After I joined the marines and got to my MOS school I started lifting seriously. That was January of 2007 since then I have gained a solid 30 pounds! Right now my current weight is 207 but am really looking to get past 220. After i get the weight then im going to train sport specific.
Why I Love It: Its such a rush when you get up that weight you have been wanting all along. Breaking personal records! Getting away from everything else...good or bad a break is always good. Its what keeps me going mentally and physically!
How I Stay Motivated: Reading articles, watching sports, constantly learning new things about the body. Music! There are a lot of other things that keep me going as well!
BB Accomplishments: Gaining 30 pounds in just over a year and keeping it on! finally broke 1000 pounds on the leg press for 6 reps! (had a severe ankle injury for the past 14 months so doing that is something I am really proud of!)
Forum Signature: "Champions are not Born, They are Made"

"Strength is happiness. Strength is itself victory. In weakness and cowardice there is no happiness"
Last Updated: Aug 19, 2008 10:31am

Progress Pictures
Jan 18, 2007 Aug 9, 2008
January 2006
This was right before I started lifting seriously. 180lbs...I was in my MOS school at the time. 
Last Updated: Aug 9, 2008 12:05pm

Body Stats:
Click The Chart For Larger Version
Height: Waist:
Weight:
Thighs:
Bodyfat:
Calves:
Chest: Forearms:
Arms: Shoulders:
Hips: Neck:
Last Updated: Aug 19, 2008 10:37am

Lifting Stats:
Click The Chart For Larger Version
(Estimated One Rep Max)
Bench:
Bicep Curl:
Squat:
Barbell Rows:
Deadlift:
Overhead Press:
Last Updated: Today, 9:47am

Goals:
Main Goal: Improve For A Sport
Goal (Short): Get in great athletic shape while toning up!
Goal (Long): I want to improve my overall athletic ability. Not to bad right now, always room for improvement! Not sport specific right now but leaning toward lots of explosion movements and power building!
Weight Goal: I want to GAIN 10 lb
Bodyfat Goal: 7%
Upcoming Contest:
Last Updated: May 15, 2008 1:09am

BodyAnswers
SoCal_Dedicated has answered 12 of 56 total questions.
View all 12 of SoCal_Dedicated's BodyAnswers »

What bicep workout has worked best for you?
EZ Bar Curls
- Updated Apr 22, 2008 8:21pm

What tricep workout has worked best for you?
Skull crushers. Mainly for size but also strength!
- Updated Apr 22, 2008 8:21pm

What calf workout has worked best for you?
Standing Calf Raise
- Updated Apr 22, 2008 8:21pm

View all 12 of SoCal_Dedicated's BodyAnswers »

Contest History:
No Contests
Last Updated: May 15, 2008 1:09am

Videos of SoCal_Dedicated
This Member has not entered any Videos yet.
Last Updated: May 15, 2008 1:09am

Favorite Bodybuilding And Fitness Videos
This Member has not entered any Videos yet.
Last Updated: May 15, 2008 1:09am

Latest BodyBlog Entry (5 Posts Total)
Category: Training on Aug 19, 2008 9:44am

So I have been trying to get over the 210lb mark with my weight for awhile now and it was finally accomplished today! I have been eating a lot more (healthy of course) and pounding down the shakes. Changing up my workout program and stepping up the intensity has helped a tremendous amount! I...


Current Supplements:
This Member has not entered any Current Supplements yet.
Last Updated: Jun 19, 2008 11:12pm

Supplement Reviews
This Member has not Reviewed any Supplements

Forum Activity:
User Title:
Number Of Posts: 102 View All Posts
Posts Per Day: 0.72
Last Activity: Today, 9:26am
Recent Threads:


Workout Program:
This is Body by Farey haha (Just a lil fun) I came up with this program today. Incorperating muscular endurance, no reps below 10, 6 days a week. Going to try it out for 3 weeks and then alter it slightly to meet the strength demands for next time I come around on it! Tell me what you...
Last Updated: Jun 17, 2008 7:57am

Favorites
Bodyparts:
Hobbies:
  • Lifting, gaming, driving, anything random!
Magazines:
  • Muscle and Fitness
Healthy Foods:
  • Anything cooked on a BBQ!
Cheat Foods:
  • Double Double with fries and a Strawberry milkshake.
Workout Music:
  • Metal...anything that gets the blood flowing!
Last Updated: Apr 22, 2008 9:07pm

Friends (168)
Melinda F
Melinda June
 

Minima
 

AvaCowan
 

Number-1-Stunna
first pic
 

SuperMaine
 

mbryantred
 

DolceVita
 

dmd5004
4 weeks b4 show
 

samantha08
 

Last Updated: Yesterday, 11:41am

Visitor Comments (638)
[ Leave SoCal_Dedicated a Comment ]
astraseske [ View Profile ]
Today, 12:18pm
Have a great Labor Day weekend!
TexasTorch [ View Profile ]
Today, 12:17pm
ok, have a good sleep...keep safe. ;)
TexasTorch [ View Profile ]
Today, 12:13pm
hahaha, I am ready for some orthopedic lunch lady shoes!!
astraseske [ View Profile ]
Today, 12:11pm
Yeah, I just ate lunch ... I'm slow now. Ha! 3 more hours until vacation! I'm only working 2 days next week ... so excited. I have a girls trip next weekend with my girlfriends. Wrist and knee straps? Yeah, you can really tear up the squat rack now.
TexasTorch [ View Profile ]
Today, 12:08pm
lol. I feel ya hon. I think I could get everywhere I need to go in the house by crawling, but the hardwood floors are not helping!
TexasTorch [ View Profile ]
Today, 12:06pm
is it uphill, both ways?? ;)
astraseske [ View Profile ]
Today, 11:59am
:)
TexasTorch [ View Profile ]
Today, 11:54am
lol, yeah I will have to stay downstairs for a day or so...I think stairs could be dangerous! ;)
chipmunk77 [ View Profile ]
Today, 11:32am
Hey Luv..im fine, nice new pic,
astraseske [ View Profile ]
Today, 11:02am
Yeah, I started to lift heavier and it seems to be helping ... I can see a little separation. I'll try sprints. Thanks for the advice.
astraseske [ View Profile ]
Today, 10:31am
Maybe I need to do that ... I'm trying to "rip" my quads before the comp. It's the only thing thats lacking.
astraseske [ View Profile ]
Today, 10:07am
Wow ... That's insane! I bet your body was done after that. Thanks for the kudos on competition. I’m a mixture of emotion right now … excited, nervous, scared, etc. It’ll be fun though! What is MOS school?
astraseske [ View Profile ]
Today, 9:52am
GREAT job on the new squat record! Yes, I did shoulders and abs today. My body is almost done. After competition I’m not going to be able to move! My body is screaming for the vacation too … ha! Any plans this weekend?
astraseske [ View Profile ]
Today, 9:37am
Its good ... a little slow. Glancing at the clock every minute doesn't help either! Ha! I'm leaving early to start my Labor Day vacation ... going to the lake with the family this weekend. How are you doing? How was your workout?
TexasTorch [ View Profile ]
Today, 9:18am
way to go! I trained legs 2 days in a row (following a late night rain soaked bike ride), tried to split it up, glutes yesterday, quads today...I may not be able to walk tomorrow.
TexasTorch [ View Profile ]
Today, 9:14am
good, how you doin?
moliva1015 [ View Profile ]
Yesterday, 2:26pm
Not okay.. you MUST stay up ALL night and entertain me ;) KiDdDiNG, of course! Goodnight, sweet dreams, and all that good stuff
TexasTorch [ View Profile ]
Yesterday, 12:14pm
alright hon. have a good sleep ;)
astraseske [ View Profile ]
Yesterday, 12:10pm
You too! Have a good night!
moliva1015 [ View Profile ]
Yesterday, 12:06pm
You've got just as much drive as myself, I know it! So, don't give me too much credit over here =]
Member Login

Sign in for more FREE features and tools!

Username or
Email Address:
Password:
Remember Me


New to Bodybuilding.com?
Sign Up Now It's FREE!



CellMass FP
bodybuilding.com
Home  |  Store  |  Products  |  How 2 Shop  |  Contact Us  |  Terms of Use  | Search  |  Checkout