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Membership Info
Member Since: Apr 6, 2004
BodyBlog Started: Oct 6, 2006
BodySpace Profile Visits:
  • Last 24 Hours: 10
  • Last 7 Days: 77
  • Overall: 8,404
Forum Posts: 555
BodyBlog Entries: 19
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Last Visit: Yesterday, 3:20pm
Last Forum Post: Jun 15, 2009 10:04am
Last Photo Upload: Jun 15, 2009 7:57am
Last Profile Update: Yesterday, 3:09pm
Last Blog Post: Jan 9, 2009 1:12pm

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rp29nct

Overall Goal:  Hit 220 solid lbs by the end of 2009. Looking for a sponsor as I make this transformation and compete next year.

Fit Status:  Got the nutrition back in line and steadily gaining while maintaining bodyfat. Loving the steady gains in strength and size!

Motivation Level: 9/10


Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Russ
Sex:
Male
Age:
34
Location:
United States
Occupation:
Engineer
Personal Website:
Gym:
HealthTrax and at home
Gym Location:
At work and in the basement of my home
When I Started:
Jan, 1999
How I Started:
Started lifting in college by enrolling in Weightlifting 101. Got tired of being tall and painfully thin. Didn't get serious about it as a lifestyle until I moved to Connecticut
Why I Love It:
It's very fulfilling to challenge myself to improve and change how I look. On a fundamental level, the discipline extends to other aspects of my life. I like being about to feel resistance from weights and have my body overcome its limitations.
How I Stay Motivated:
That's been and continues to be a struggle to remain motivated. Attending competitions and talking with the competitors has really bolstered my enthusiasm.
BB Accomplishments:
Transforming my body from a 6'3-1/2" tall, 138 lbs person into a more muscular 200 lbs. I am currently the heaviest I've ever been. 220 lbs HERE I COME!
Forum Signature:
"Those things which are precious are saved only by sacrifice."
-David Kenyon Webster
Last Updated: Jun 22, 2008 7:14am

What rp29nct Is Up To:
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Progress Pictures
Jun 1, 1998 Jun 12, 2009
Relaxing (Attempting to look cool) - 138 lbs Front Double Biceps - 194 lbs
This shot was taken as a baseline prior to starting any kind of bodybuilding routine. I worked out, but never consumed enough calories to make it work for me.  Progress photo for mid-year 2009, with a goal of reaching 220 lbs by the end of the year before starting contest prep. Front double biceps at 194 lbs and 14% bf.
Last Updated: Nov 4, 2008 10:37am

Body Stats:
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Last Updated: Sep 23, 2008 10:21am

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Last Updated: Mar 4, 2008 8:15am

Goals:
Main Goal:
Gain Muscle
Goal (Overall):
Hit 220 solid lbs by the end of 2009. Looking for a sponsor as I make this transformation and compete next year.
Goal (Long):
Start contest prep in Jan 2010 and place in the top 5 of the 2010 BLNPA New England Natural!
Weight Goal:
I want to GAIN 20 lb
Bodyfat Goal:
8%
Upcoming Contest:
2010 BLNPA New England Natural
Last Updated: Apr 14, 2008 1:21pm

Members That Inspire rp29nct:
BigStew [ BodySpace ]
Alex is disciplined and dedicated towards his goals. Great inspiration at contest and a nice guy to talk with. He inspires me to train my legs and bring them up.
Brett has the size that I would ideally want for myself. He gives me a goal to visualize and strive for. Great guy to talk with and looking forward to see how he progresses.
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BodyAnswers
rp29nct has answered 55 of 67 total questions.
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How many reps per set do you usually do? Why?
8 to 12 reps per set, although I used to go much lower. The middle range of reps seems to stimulate more muscle growth in my body than the previous low range I was using of 4 to 7 reps.
- Updated Jun 18, 2008 8:29am

How long do you rest between sets on average? Why?
I rest about a minute between most sets as just enough to catch my breath and hit the weights, again. For more involved exercises like squats, I take about 2-3 minutes rest.
- Updated Jun 18, 2008 8:29am

What celebrity body would you most like to have? Why?
Ryan Reynolds' body represents an ideal for the male physique. He's not overly muscular, but is well developed and symmetrical. Chris Evans would be a similar body-type.
- Updated Jun 18, 2008 8:27am

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Contest History:
Apr 12, 2008:
NPA BLNPA New England Natural - NOVICE HEAVYWEIGHT - Placing: 6
Apr 12, 2008:
NPA BLNPA New England Natural - OPEN LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT - Placing: 6
Last Updated: May 28, 2008 11:47am

Videos of rp29nct
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Last Updated: Jun 27, 2008 8:18am

Favorite Bodybuilding And Fitness Videos
April 15, 2003 Physique Update
April 15, 2003 Physique Update
Play this video Played: 15
Why I like this video: One of my first videos to record bodybuilding progress. This was taken 6 years ago before I started eating and lifting consistently.
October 18, 2003 Physique Update
October 18, 2003 Physique Update
Play this video Played: 8
Why I like this video: After training for 6 months, I'd managed to gain a little size, but still wasn't eating consistently. I like the striations and definition shown in this video.
February 18, 2007 Physique Update
February 18, 2007 Physique Update
Play this video Played: 18
Why I like this video: Recorded on my 32nd birthday, and one of the first videos I'm proud of for the gains I'd achieved. This was the moment when I decided to train towards the goal of competing.
Play this video April 12, 2008 BLNPA Open Heavyweight Played: 8
Play this video April 12, 2008 BLNPA Individual Posing Routine Played: 21
Play this video December 2, 2008 Physique Update Played: 17
Play this video March 19, 2009 Physique Update Played: 24
Last Updated: May 28, 2008 11:47am

Latest BodyBlog Entry (19 Posts Total)
Category: Training on Jan 9, 2009 1:12pm

Happy New Year! (belated) With all the traveling done over the holidays, I didn't have a chance to update everyone on my goals and how I finished out 2008. The good news is that I achieved my goal of being 200 lbs by the end of 2008!!! That is phenomenal for me as I have never been this...


Current Supplements:
Prolab N-Large II, 10 Lbs, Chocolate
Started: Jan 01, 2005
Reason: Need the additional calories, and one of the best tasting meal replacements on the market!
SciVation Xtend, 30 Servings, Refreshing Lemonade (390g)
Started: Oct 01, 2006
Reason: Good source of carbs and energy for workout.
Prolab Creatine Monohydrate, 1000 Grams
Started: Oct 01, 2007
Reason: Experimenting with a pre-workout cocktail that provides energy and volume to my muscles.
Last Updated: Dec 18, 2007 11:14am

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Workout Program:
4X a week: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
CHEST
Flat Bench Press (2 sets warm-up)
Flat Bench Press (3 sets, 6-8 reps)
Incline Bench Press (3 sets, 8-12 reps)
Dumbell Flyes or Presses (3 sets, 8-12 reps)
Cable Crossover (3 sets, 8-12 reps)

BACK
Lat Pulldown (2 sets warm-up)
Lat Pulldown (Rev or Normal...
Last Updated: Mar 5, 2008 9:57am

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Hobbies:
  • Artwork, Camping, and Hiking
Magazines:
  • Natural Bodybuilding
Healthy Foods:
  • Salmon
  • Almonds
Cheat Foods:
  • Lasagna
Workout Music:
  • Lit
  • Pillar
  • Thousand Foot Crutch
Last Updated: Mar 10, 2008 2:36pm

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Visitor Comments (155)
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1/2 Most Muscular MrMeso [ View Profile ]
Jun 30, 2009 10:31am
Awesome! That routine appears to be working good for you! What do you do for guns?
1/2 Most Muscular MrMeso [ View Profile ]
Jun 26, 2009 2:35pm
Thanks for the add! AWESOME PROGRESS! Nice back! What kind of training do you do for it?
Justinrozon7 [ View Profile ]
Jun 26, 2009 9:50am
ah, well you could have waited or something haha, i dont know, humm i dont look as good as last year so..
Justinrozon7 [ View Profile ]
Jun 25, 2009 8:37pm
ahhh!! you should have introduced, yes when we were shooting the other guy or when he was shooting me? i forget
Front Double Biceps BigStew [ View Profile ]
Jun 25, 2009 10:22am
Go for brother and keep me updated with how things are going
Front Double Biceps BigStew [ View Profile ]
Jun 23, 2009 4:26pm
That is a Small show but the promoter is making his shows bigger and bigger each time around. I would say that would be a great show for u to do next year.
AvaCowan [ View Profile ]
Jun 23, 2009 2:15pm
Thank you so much for your support! I really appreciate you stopping by.:)
Front Double Biceps BigStew [ View Profile ]
Jun 22, 2009 12:51pm
They test one guy the rest dont and they only do a urine test u can be on Drugs for life then go off 3-4 weeks before the show and pass the test. This year I placed worse than I did the year before and I looked soo much better the only problem was they had a ton of guys that used to use and were using prohomones in the show. I know u work hard and want to see the hard work pay off take my advice ditch the BLNPA and do the OCB show the week after bigger and better fed and they are for real
Front Double Biceps BigStew [ View Profile ]
Jun 22, 2009 8:58am
I would tell you that if u are competely natural u are better off finding a different federation. They dont drug test at all in th BLNPA and that is not right. OCB or INBF would be better organization. I know I will never compete again in the BLNPA
Front Double Biceps BigStew [ View Profile ]
Jun 21, 2009 11:02pm
Ya that we me and the GF. Small world lol Good Luck with your progress. What show are you looking into competing in?
Chest March 2009 ab27uk [ View Profile ]
Jun 18, 2009 1:18pm
Looking really good there, I have seen you progress a long way :)
AustinHammond14 [ View Profile ]
Jun 15, 2009 9:04am
good progress pictures, well done man,
A dad and his boy at the zoo smallguyjoe [ View Profile ]
Jun 15, 2009 4:45am
I appreciate that! Thank you!
Justinrozon7 [ View Profile ]
Jun 14, 2009 4:52pm
ohhh nice, well good luck to him, and i ll most likely see you, just come by and say hi
JENNAx3 [ View Profile ]
Jun 12, 2009 11:58am
Thank you for the add and the wonderful compliment! How's your training going?
Me While I Was Letting Myself Go dave48326 [ View Profile ]
Jun 7, 2009 5:01pm
Hey Russ, Thanks for your kind words and mutual add! My kilt tartan is Black Watch . I wear it for formal occasions at my lodge.
Justinrozon7 [ View Profile ]
Jun 7, 2009 3:47pm
nope, only going to watch, you?
Swimming bmd332 [ View Profile ]
May 28, 2009 1:36pm
Awsome. I live just outside Halifax and am originally from Cape Breton so I noticed to kilt right away. Congrats on Competing in your first show. Hopefully I will be ready for my fiest show in April. Keep up the good work.
Swimming bmd332 [ View Profile ]
May 28, 2009 1:21pm
Great progress. I botice in your pics you went to Nova Scotia and you were wearing a kilt....where in NS did you go?
Its me! sgoddess7 [ View Profile ]
May 17, 2009 2:00am
Hey thank you so much for the nice comment you left :) Hope your training is great !!
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