"Keep getting bigger til I'm ready to diet for a show again."
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Ben
Sex:
Male
Age:
22
Location:
Pennsylvania, United States
Occupation:
Student
Personal Website:
Gym:
Volant Fitness
Gym Location:
Downingtown
When I Started:
Jan, 2003
How I Started:
I was always very weak and skinny, I never cared much about it though. Then as I got older I noticed how much more respect, and attention big guys got. So I worked to build my body up and I just got addicted. I was always fascinated by more muscular and extremely lean physiques even at a very young age.
Why I Love It:
It is just an amazing feeling, it makes me feel better, and its a great outlet. I don't know what I would do without the gym/bbing in my life, it has completely changed and improved my life.
How I Stay Motivated:
Having that ideal image in my head and letting nothing get in my way of attaining it.
BB Accomplishments:
Reaching my first goal of hitting 210 lbs, then my second of getting to 230. Getting on stage. Striated Glutes, getting very lean.
Forum Signature:
THE ONLY THING HOLDING YOU BACK IS YOURSELF
Mission Lean Mass, on the Road to Improvement.
Part II of my journey to being the best bodybuilder I can be and plowing plateus:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/ showthread.php?p=77380163#post77380163
The best supplement I have ever purchased:
www.biolayne.com
Last Updated: Aug 29, 2007 6:54am
Progress Pictures
Jun 10, 2004
Feb 2, 2008
I was 175 here, I decided I wanted to be lean so this was after a cut for a couple weeks, when I got leaner I realized how small I really was and then the obsession began :)
After a 3 week mini cut. hah Don't mind the morning face
Keep getting bigger til I'm ready to diet for a show again.
Goal (Long):
-Don't get overly fat when bulking
-Trying to be over 200 next time I get on stage.
-Getting my arms up to 18" (offseason)
-Deadlift 600 by 09'
-Bench 345 by 09'
-Squat 500 by 09'
-Improve my hamstrings, upper chest, and triceps
What celebrity body would you most like to have? Why?
Tough question... I think Jim Cordova has a pretty amazing and inspiring physique also. I also think Brian Whitacre has awesome condition, symmetry, and size
- Updated Jan 18, 2008 8:56pm
Do you sometimes use joint health supplements?
Yes
Which ones do you use?
Glucosamine & Chond.
- Updated Jan 15, 2008 6:47pm
What mistakes did you make when you first started working out?
Hi Ben, I had my show this past weekend...now I'm the 2008 nabba keystone state classic overall champion - it was a long day...comp. is getting better every year. My next show - The national in September. Keep in touch!
You are looking amazing keep it up BRO! Hey if you get a chance check out my website. think there might be some stuff on there you might like. (Link on my Bodyspace Page)
yeah, I definately noticed a difference using the Xtend last week for the first time. Leg day I kept pushing out more reps, same with chest, then arms yesterday. whats your goal weight over the next year and a half?
hey ben, you're most welcome. btw how do you like the Xtend, just started taking it! any shows coming up in PA, i'm always travelling down to see friends.
tiger04guest
Jan 8, 2008 9:38pm
nice progres pics, ne new developments as of late? here, started back to lifting today. L8!
Just wanted to keep you updated with your planning for the 2008 competition season!
FAME World Championships June 13-15th, 2008!
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