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"I plan on dropping some LB's and getting more ripped then ever!"
Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Jarrett
Sex:
Male
Age:
32
Location:
United States
Occupation:
Engineer
Personal Website:
Gym:
La Casa
Gym Location:
Jacksonville, FL
When I Started:
Jun, 2004
How I Started:
A buddy of mine (Thanks Eddie!) got me and a couple of our friends into lifting and educated me a bit and then I started reaching out for knoweledge and learning how to better myself further. I still miss working out with those guys. =)
Why I Love It:
I think it has got to be the inner peace I feel afterwards. When I go too long without working out, I get easily annoyed, somewhat ill tempered and feel unsettled. After working out I am relaxed, calm and I feel a certain sense of accomplishment. Plus who wants to be the fat guy that breathes loud when he walks 5 steps?
How I Stay Motivated:
I am a member/moderator of several forums, read magazines often, talk to my bodybuilding friends and lastly and most important, look at myself naked in the mirror once a day. That is the best way to get yourself to focus. ;oP
BB Accomplishments:
In less then a year when I first started I dropped 8% body fat. That may not sound like much, but it made quite a bit of difference for me.
I am also proud that I am now lifting at home. I never thought that would work out, but having the free weights at home has been so easy and convenient. I have been hitting it very regularly now and I am working full steam to accomplish my goals!
Forum Signature:
Pain is the fire which your body is forged.
Last Updated: Jul 4, 2007 8:07pm
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I plan on dropping some LB's and getting more ripped then ever!
Goal (Long):
I am not looking to win any competitions or anything like that. I just want to be strong for my wife and daughter and to stay healthy and be in good enough shape to do anything I want at a moments notice.
I like it when the sleeves of my shirt do not fit anymore and push up all on their own. =)
I plan to reach the following goals:
Weight: 280-290lbs.
BF: 8% or less
Biceps: 21"
Forearms: 16"
Waist: 38"
Chest: 62"
Calves: 22"
In addition I want to be able to run at 10miles/hr on the treadmill for ten minutes straight without passing out. =)
I am giving myself 3 years to reach these goals from where I currently am. It is going to be a long, hard road and I know it, which only serves to make me more determined.
1. High reps, low speed, low weight.
2. Low reps, high weight, high speed.
3. Mid, mid, mid.
- Updated Oct 9, 2008 8:46pm
How long do you rest between sets on average? Why?
In the beginning 30 minutes I superset everything as fast as I can change out the weight. After that 30s-1min and near the very end maybe up to 2 minutes even. My goal is for every rep of every set to be strict and to focus on form to hit the muscle I am looking to build. Otherwise what is the point? In the beginning 30 minutes I superset everything as fast as I can change out the weight. After that 30s-1min and near the very end maybe up to 2 minutes even. My goal is for every rep of every set ...more
- Updated Oct 9, 2008 8:46pm
What celebrity body would you most like to have? Why?
Ferrigno, Reeves, Zane, Flex, Arnie, Reg Park, etc. Basically the guys from 50-70's got it right. They looked clean and symmetrical without being too big. I really love the old muscle beach black and whites. That was classic stuff man!!!Ferrigno, Reeves, Zane, Flex, Arnie, Reg Park, etc. Basically the guys from 50-70's got it right. They looked clean and symmetrical without being too big. I really love the old muscle beach black a...more
Sheesh! It seems like a blur. And looking at the old progress meter ain't too impressive. Lost a half pound in a month. BAH! I been working at it too. Oh well a few more tweaks and a little more effort will add up to more next month I am sure. Heck, at least I didn't gain! ROFLOL!!!
If there's one thing I know about my homey, it's that he'll accomplish his goals. Once he gets his eyes set on a target, the target usually gets obliterated.
-Justin
Congrats on your decision and for taking the hardest step of all, saying "I plan on dropping some LB's."
If there is anything that I can do to be of assistance feel free to contact me as we can all use an extra person or two in our corner.
