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I want to transform my body such that the waist is 1 inch less and the shoulders 1.5 inches more.
Goal (Long):
Because I have a polyendocrine condition, I don't think I'll ever be in contest shape again; nonetheless over a period of, say, 6 months I want to get back into excellent bodybuilding shape.
How long do you rest between sets on average? Why?
Usually less than a minute, except in deadlifts, squats, and pulls.
- Updated May 10, 2008 10:53am
How many reps per set do you usually do? Why?
Depends. I'll do 5s for power/bulk, and 8s for straight bodybuilding hypertrophy. I rarely go about 10. I never pyramid.
- Updated May 10, 2008 10:52am
Which pro bodybuilder/fitness/figure competitor has the ideal physique? Why?
I would have to (still) say the golden age bodybuilders of 1950s-70s muscle beach: Reg Park, Bill Pearl, Dave Draper, Arnold and his gang. The drugs they were on were minimal compared to today's champs; they paid attention to the beauty and aesthetic of the male body, and seemed to fit bodybuilding in with a joie de vivre you just don't see today. I envy the lives they had, frankly. I would have to (still) say the golden age bodybuilders of 1950s-70s muscle beach: Reg Park, Bill Pearl, Dave Draper, Arnold and his gang. The drugs they were on were minimal compared to today's champ...more
Why I like this video: Because RC is inspiring to look at. Sure, he's doped and unreal and I'll never look like him, but watching him makes me want to train.
Ronnie Coleman-Inspiration
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Why I like this video: Same reason as the other one - plus there's a humanness to his expressions and squeaky voice. He's funny and likely approachable.
As before, it's not that I've positively given up training, but more or less given up writing about it. Same with my daily journals (though Mrs. Whiskeyjack vehemently disagrees with my dropping that). I've gotten into really minimalist training - the basic compounds only - and recently...
When I was in good shape years ago I used to do the torso-limbs workout (chest, back, shoulders vs. legs, arms) on a 4-day split (2/1 & 2/2) and it worked fine. But now I don't recover as fast from the first 2 workouts and don't have as much time so I combine for a "volume" split of 2...
Hey WhiskeyJack! It was pretty surreal to say the least. Still can't believe someone tried to take me out. Anyway, I try to look at the bright side, I have a cool scar over my chest and I'm here and he is not. Take care and stay safe.
Thanks! Wubby is a nickname I have had forever. It is the name of the security blanked in Mr. Mom that the kid would not give up - apparently women think it is comforting to have me around.
No not at all. I just put it up because it was as good a pic of me as exists so others who asked would see. Never intended to leave it up, I look better as the black and white question mark! LOL
I am curious why you thought I may be the other guy?
Thanks man,
I really appreciate the people on this board, it's kept me focused more than I would be without it. Things are going, slowly, but they are going. I hope to get some photos on soon, and I will update my profile soon too. Good luck to you with bodybuilding!
Good luck to you and the Mrs, living the life together makes it even sweeter....and more expensive:) No gym on Camano..yet, we were trying to scrape the $ together to open one though! Best wishes
