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Colosseum Gym 525 Irvington Ave Newark, NJ United States
College:
High School:
When I Started:
1998
How I Started:
Started lifting to get faster for track and liked how I felt after lifting. Eventually track faded as I focused more on the weights.
Why I Love It:
Love seeing my body change and feeling my clothes get tighter and tighter.
How I Stay Motivated:
The progress. Seeing the changes in myself and in other people. Also seeing other people working hard. In my mind, there's always someone out there getting that one extra rep or throwing on that extra plate, and I have to step my game up to keep up.
BB Accomplishments:
Winning the overall at my first bodybuilding competition, but more so surviving peak week, because that's when the temptations really hit.
A lot of people chuckle when I give my signature catch-line "6-pack till I'm sixty" when they ask me how long I intend to continue lifting for. Tank is someone who seems to be living up to that phrase.
The honest to God truth is that if I had the focus and dedication that Lee has now when I was his age, I would be a pro, or at least a national level competitor, right now. The dedication to his craft and his constant desire to become more knowledgeable and to improve, especially at his age, makes him unique. Lee keeps me on my A-game, and the knowledge he provides, especially on nutrition, is ridiculous. Watch out; Lee's definitely gonna be a problem for a lot of bbs in the very near future.
What celebrity body would you most like to have? Why?
Dexter Jackson. Size and shape.
- Updated Feb 26, 2008 11:57am
Have you ever had a lifting injury?
Yes
What type of injury was it? How long were you injured? How did you recover?
Most serious injury was an ankle sprain that had me out the gym for 2 months (and ironically, occurred outside the gym). I basically just took it slow on the recovery. nowadays I have small nagging pains more than injuries (tendonitis, back spasms, etc).Most serious injury was an ankle sprain that had me out the gym for 2 months (and ironically, occurred outside the gym). I basically just took it slow on the recovery. nowadays I have small nagging pa...more
- Updated Feb 26, 2008 11:57am
What is the most common reason that somebody gets injured while lifting?
Going too heavy. It's ok to cheat a little, but too much is asking for trouble.
Some of you may know Dean Lewis, a friend of mine from NY. He's an up and coming (and coming fast) bodybuilder who's been a great help to me and my bodybuilding aspirations. Check him out at http://www.avadeanlewis.com. Not only is he a great and motivating person, but he is also a nice guy...
MONDAY:
Chest: Incline Barbell, Flat Barbell, Hammer Decline, Pec Dec. Three working sets each, 8 reps per set. Alternate Incline and Flat exercises every two weeks. On days when I start with Flat, decline hammer is replaced by seated hammer presses.
Tris: Lying DB french presses,...
i still hit it regularly, but for only 30-45 min., 5 days a week. Diet is moderately clean, but nothing like it used to be. I have good definition everywhere and can still rep 225 for 30 reps. I just don't have any particular physical goals for myself at this time. It's just maintenance for me and the enduring love that I have for working out.
Heavy but safe. The form and the squeeze is the key. This is also great for the glutes as well. Feet wide toes pointed out. as you come up squeeze the cheeks. good luck bro.
I hear you man. That's what bodybuilding is all about. it's all about striving for perfection, even though you will never obtain it cuz there is no such thing as perfect. But that's what keep guys like us in the game cuz we are always trying to obtain it therefore improving.
Good luck to you on your offseason! maybe we can share our philososphies.
I am better than I deserve, thanks for asking. I see that you are steady at it. Strong Avatar photo!
We took a wonderful 1 week trip and this was the only bodybuilding related photo from the trip that I could add to my page. Better than leaving the old several month old stale photo up :)
Yeah man, competition was very stiff. The athletes looked amazing! I really learned alot. i'm excited about having my first offseason to make my improvements.
You look great yourself! When do you plan to do your next show?
I'm trying to get my weight up there without eating too much fat. I'm stuck at 210 lbs, I would like to hit 215 solid and I'll be satisfied. How's your training going?
Sorry it took so long to respond. I just did The Worlds in New York. it did'nt go as weel as i hoped but much props to those athletes. They looked great! I gotta go back to the lab and make some changes if i want to be amongst those guys. what's next for you?
well life has been good,hope you and yours are doing fine,nice quads. you looking good keep up the good work.well as for me still hitting it hard.gaining some weight and cant wait to up grade my new pics,happy thankgivings.
