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High school sports. Weight training for Football and Wrestling. 1986 was the beginning of it all... In a weight room most trainers would laugh at now and declare not usable. Ha...
Why I Love It:
Stay lean, stay in shape for sports, be able to handle stress better. I also love the pump and adrenaline rush! Competition is a whole other beast...
How I Stay Motivated:
Realizing I have not achieved my full potential yet. Trying to get to the next level for my physique and fitness is what drives me - & I want my PRO card!
BB Accomplishments:
1992 Northeast Natural Teen - 5th
2008 Northeast Classic - Men's Light Heavyweight Open - 7th
2008 INBF Hercules Heavyweight - 6th
2008 USBF Northeast PA Natural - 2nd Heavyweight
2008 USBF Mr. Jersey Shore - 2nd Heavyweight
2008 INBF CT Open Championships: 1st Place Heavyweight
2009 INBF Northern States Heavyweight Runner Up
2009 INBF Northeast Natural Heavyweight: 3rd Pl.
2009 INBF Connecticut State BB Championships: 3rd Heavyweight Class
Forum Signature:
stay natural. live well. -Karl
Last Updated: Jun 28, 2009 6:02pm
What kbaum Is Up To:
Oct 31, 2009
kbaumchanged Weight from 203 lbs. to 204.5 lbs., a 1.5 lb. gain in 140 days
What mistakes did you make when you first started working out?
Bad form trying to show off in the gym. I was more interested in how much weight I could move instead of getting the most out of my workouts. Now I don't even care how much is on the bar or in my hands; it's about what I get from the workout. Bad form trying to show off in the gym. I was more interested in how much weight I could move instead of getting the most out of my workouts. Now I don't even care how much is on the bar or in my ha...more
- Updated May 16, 2008 6:28pm
How many reps per set do you usually do? Why?
6-15. Huge variety. Just 1 short of failure if I can get there.
- Updated May 16, 2008 6:25pm
Do you sometimes use energy enhancing supplements?
Yes
Which supplements do you take? When do you take them?
What a day! Started off with another 18 holes of golf. Riding and walking mixed. Then got home, changed into my cycling gear, and hit the road to the gym. Rode to the gym and back plus an extra 5 miles (total of 21). Did some shoulder work and traps as well as abs. I tweaked my...
damn man - thanks for the add, encouragement and inspiration. It's really appreciated! Would love to talk more - get some good advice. Keep doing it to it!
