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I used to watch pro wrestling, and I admired the heroic physiques. I was also jealous of A.C. Slater's size in Saved By The Bell haha. Then, in middle school, I first saw some of my peers and friends starting to really change or mature their physiques, and this was the first realization that your body could truly change and that you weren't stuck with what you have. From there, it was a gradual climb from my first 40lb dumbbell set to spending hundreds of hours in the gym under thousands of pounds of iron. (and slaving over a hot stove!)
Why I Love It:
You improve your health, athleticism, appearance, spirituality and mental strength/discipline, and you retard the aging process. What's not to love?
How I Stay Motivated:
Seeing imperfections and people with more aesthetic physiques. On a smaller scale, I may watch bodybuilding videos or Pumping Iron, read some training articles/books to consider new techniques, seek guidance from a more experienced fitness enthusiast/physique competitor, or just try to relax and remember why I've come this far to begin with.
BB Accomplishments:
Helping my 5'8" 273lb obese friend get into this lifestyle and drop nearly 100lbs.
OCB Charm City Classic 2008
Bodybuilding 101 5th
Juniors 2nd
Novice Lightweight 3rd
Forum Signature:
"Build yourself up, don't tear others down." - Dave Tate
Last Updated: Oct 27, 2008 7:37pm
What epilp Is Up To:
Nov 8, 2009
epilpupdated Motivation Level from 9/10 to 2/10 and said: "I've been sick as a dog for 7 days now."
Look at those tri's! You have to be blind to not be inspired by this dryness! Once you have an image of what you want in your own endeavors (in this case, leanness and dryness), it becomes that much easier to work for it because it's tangible, as opposed to thinking, "I'll get as lean as I think I can," which is destined to be a half-assed journey.
What type of injury was it? How long were you injured? How did you recover?
I hurt my back on a leg press with a poor design. I couldn't do any heavy lower body movements for nearly half a year. After making it worse, I nursed it quite a bit and let it heal over 4-5 months before bringing the big movements in again with very modest loads.I hurt my back on a leg press with a poor design. I couldn't do any heavy lower body movements for nearly half a year. After making it worse, I nursed it quite a bit and let it heal over 4-5 months be...more
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What is the most common reason that somebody gets injured while lifting?
I'd imagine it's either a result of ego overtaking sense or developing imbalances without fixing them before they cause a problem.
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What is the most dangerous weightlifting exercise? Why?
I'd say the power snatch. Anything involving an overhead press is liable to do some damage. Deadlifts seem too easy to bail, and that would put squats right beneath the snatch.
hey bro ! how are ya ? I am doing good . I am getting back into the4 gym starting today after a long-ish break for health reasons. I am getting back into it hardcore 3-5 days of weights cardio 5 days a week switching between running and swimming. I lost a little ground from recuperating but not to bad . I am still gunning for 8-10% bf andf ripped-ness!
new pics up!the pics are in progress all marked either 2/19 or 2/20 looking forward to you critique . what has improved in the 6 months since I started lifting?
Sorry I have not gotten back to you , life kicked my ass these last few weeks... thank you for your patience your a good friend
hey bro great work. No the show I did was in Illinois, train hard and stay focus'd your friend industrialfreak "F*ck the beach muscles, bring on the freak muscles"
I know the feeling .. I am not in college anymore but work etc does the same thing .. the gym can be tough to fit in but its so worth it , go for it , holidays kicked my ass but i am back at it today hoping I have not lost too much ground , want 8-10% bf by March I am at 14.5 last I checked
haha.. just read your comments on my pics. Thanks bro. Some is genetics, but is intense training on and off season... And ofcourse, you know this.. DIET. haha.
Thanks Nick. I really appreciate that. You looking great as well. How is training? And when is next competition? You have trainer or workout partner helping you?
Awesome Nick!! Good to hear things are going good.. I been looking to doing some OCB shows... I got 3 already for next year, but i like doing natural shows so much more than NPC. I might do more natural in 2010. You plan on doing a show next year or you going to take the time off and grow?
