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In the basement of my parent's house when I was about 10 or 11 years old.
Why I Love It:
I love competition, I love seeing progress and working toward goals.
How I Stay Motivated:
Progress keeps me motivated.
BB Accomplishments:
2002 Body for Life Grand Master Champion
RKC team leader for Pavel Tsatsouline
Own and operate one of the most successful personal training studios in central NJ
These photos won me the 2002 BFL Grand Master Champion. The before picture was taken in late September / beginning of October and the after picture was taken at the end of December. I lost about 20 lbs. of fat and put on about 12 lbs. of lean mass.
This pictures was taken a few days after a bodybuilding show I did... I dropped a good 25 pounds for the show. Here I weigh around 172, made the 165 lb. weight class for a PL event a few weeks later and hit 282 BP, 430 SQ and 513 DL.
Total raw elite in the 181 lb. and / or 198 lb. division for AAU powerlifting - a drug tested federation.
Goal (Long):
I want to squat over 500 lbs., bench press over 315 lbs. and deadlift over 600 lbs. in the 181 and / or 198 lb. raw powerlifting division for AAU. Eventually I will move to gear and total elite in the USAPL or a similar respected federation. I want to complete these goals before the end of 2008.
Weight Goal:
Bodyfat Goal:
Upcoming Contest:
WNPF Powerlifting Event
Last Updated: Nov 21, 2007 10:58am
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T, I pushed 2extra reps at 185 (2x3 week). It was actually easy, thought I could do more. Next week is 195, then rest week, then test. I let you know happens.
T, last night was squats 2x4 at 175, 2 weeks until the rest week. Actually on my first set I did 5 (accidently), no prob. I've been working the adductors, and I am lifting more than ever. Thanks, for your help.
Yeah I tried 385 DL and couldn't budge it. So I moved it down to 365 and got it up a few times. So I'm pretty lame compared to some of those competitors.
Yes I did have a great weekend. Went a lil crazy but still got to do some swimming and volleyball. So how many trainers do you have? Is it private 1-on-1 or a big facility? I'm in a big facility myself.
Ok. Week 2 is done. 2x10 at 135. Actually it was easier than the previous week. Maybe because I reversed my leg day order vor variety.
Good guys at the gym too, big help as spotters, and they watch form carefully.
Thanks T, Michel
T, When I did the squats, it was tough, but then 2 days later, I woke up to some acid in my legs. The squats were done on a total leg day, so it was intense. But the acid 2 days later was surprising. I have aways to go!
The westside barbell routine has been going great!! Been making steady gains and just hope to keep it up for as long as I can. Hope everything has been going well for you.
Thomas, nice transformation photographs and professional website. It's great to see someone show that strength comes in all sizes ... and you don't have to be a very large man in order to be very strong.
Did my max squat test last night, 205. I think I can do more when I am not restricting calories. i'll work out at 120 for a few weeks, then measure again.
