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Membership Info
Member Since: Jun 2, 2006
BodyBlog Started: Apr 17, 2007
BodySpace Profile Visits:
  • Last 24 Hours: 45
  • Last 7 Days: 277
  • Overall: 25,719
Forum Posts: 5604
BodyBlog Entries: 152
Comments to Others: 1688
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Activity
Last Visit: Yesterday, 9:30pm
Last Forum Post: May 25, 2008 5:12pm
Last Photo Upload: Oct 16, 2009 10:16am
Last Profile Update: Nov 7, 2009 9:48pm
Last Blog Post: Oct 15, 2009 12:58pm

Friends Stats
Fan Club (?) : 18
Mutual Friends (?) : 1152
Stalking (?) : 127
Inspiring (?) : 8

Torch73

Overall Goal:  BULK SEASON is here!!! Mass wit' Class!!!

Fit Status:  Started at my new gym... time to make it my home!!

Motivation Level: 10/10


Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Ed
Sex:
Male
Age:
36
Location:
Michigan, United States
Occupation:
Firefighter, Mr. Mom
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
Powerhouse Gym
1461 W 14 Mile Rd
Madison Heights, MI
United States
College:
High School:
When I Started:
How I Started:
Why I Love It:
I love the constant change and the ability to sculpt and 'mold' your body to what you want. Can't say that the attention isn't bad either.
How I Stay Motivated:
#1 motivator is the mirror. Secondly, I like the way I feel...and it makes my job a little easier. My kids also motivate me because they are so athletic and gifted, I gotta keep up with them!
BB Accomplishments:
Forum Signature:
Don't give that chump a statue, give him guts!! ~~ CLUBBER LANG, Rocky III
Last Updated: Sep 15, 2009 1:12pm

What Torch73 Is Up To:
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Progress Pictures:
Aug 9, 2007 Sep 15, 2009
Fat boy, thought I was diesel!! LOL
Getting a lil more shouler width
Last Updated: Oct 16, 2009 10:23am

Body Stats:
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Height: Waist:
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Arms:
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Hips:
Neck:
Last Updated: Oct 17, 2009 6:35pm

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Last Updated: Oct 17, 2009 6:35pm

Goals:
Main Goal:
Compete
Goal (Overall):
BULK SEASON is here!!! Mass wit' Class!!!
Goal (Long):
Work on building up problem areas (quads, delts) before competing again.
Weight Goal:
I want to GAIN 15 lb
Bodyfat Goal:
3%
Upcoming Contest:
Last Updated: Oct 1, 2009 11:46am

Members That Inspire Torch73:
italia37 [ BodySpace ]
My first 'client'! LOL...she never thought she'd be on stage..I convinced her last year and although she did all the work, I was there rooting here on..Knocked their socks of in taking 2nd in her 1st comp...gonna do better in her next..
jacked in MI [ BodySpace ]
Fellow competing Michigander...Amazing transformation and dedication to get on stage and do well...I have a feeling we'll be going head-to-head real soon! ;)
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BodyAnswers
Torch73 has answered 33 of 67 total questions.
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Have you ever had a lifting injury?
No
- Updated Jan 25, 2008 10:14am

What is the most common reason that somebody gets injured while lifting?
Not listening to their body
- Updated Jan 25, 2008 10:14am

Do you sometimes use energy enhancing supplements?
Yes
Which supplements do you take? When do you take them?
NO-Xplode and the like, preworkout.
- Updated Jan 25, 2008 10:13am

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Contest History:
May 10, 2008:
NPC NPC Michigan State Bodybuilding Championships - Placing: 6
Mar 22, 2008:
NPC 2008 NPC Michigan Novice Bodybuilding Championship - Placing: 5
Last Updated: May 10, 2008 10:14pm

Videos of Torch73
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Detroit Box Alarm Fire
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Description: It's a daily operation
Three Nights In Detroit Promo
Three Nights In Detroit Promo
Play this video Played: 13
Description: A photographer rode with us for 3 days in our first alarm district capturing pics for his new book
Last Updated: Oct 7, 2009 2:52pm

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Best of the Road Warriors promos
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Play this video Played: 200
Why I like this video: Power Tap the fat!!! Hilarious!
Damien Walters Showreel 2009
Damien Walters Showreel 2009
Play this video Played: 44
Why I like this video: Insane agility and strength!!
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Last Updated: Oct 29, 2009 3:30pm

Latest BodyBlog Entry (152 Posts Total)
Category: Training on Oct 15, 2009 12:58pm

1st of all, these things are named wrong..lol ..I never had them as part of my normal leg regiment, but that changes today.

As some of you know, I changed gyms a few weeks ago. Well I've been seeing this little machine in the leg area that looked like a broken seated calf machine, missing...


Current Supplements:
Universal Animal Pak, 44 Paks
Started: Jun 07, 2008
Reason: 
Universal Animal Flex, 44 Packs
Started: Jul 10, 2008
Reason: 
Universal Animal Nitro, 44 Packs
Started: Jun 01, 2009
Reason: 
Last Updated: Oct 15, 2009 4:29pm

Supplement Reviews
Controlled Labs White Blood, 90 Capsules
Review:  
Overall Rating:  9/10
Taste Rating:  N/A
Universal Animal Stak, 21 Paks
Review:  
Overall Rating:  10/10
Taste Rating:  N/A
BSN Endorush Drinks, 12 Bottles, Grape Fix
Review:  Strong and potent if you want it to be, by taking in a whole serving (1/2 bottle) But...
Overall Rating:  10/10
Taste Rating:  8/10
Last Updated: Jun 11, 2008 8:12am

Forum Activity:
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Posts Per Day: 4.46
Last Activity: Nov 1, 2009 8:55pm
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Workout Program:
Day 1 - Shoulders, triceps, abs
Day 2 - Quads, calves
Day 3 - Chest, biceps, abs
Day 4 - Back, Hamstrings, calves

Compound movements, heavy weights, low-medium reps

High protein, moderate carb, moderate fat diet
Last Updated: Sep 3, 2009 6:04pm

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Hobbies:
  • DJ-ing
  • Record Collecting (Diggin' in the Crates)
  • Reading
Magazines:
  • Flex
  • Muscular Development
Healthy Foods:
  • chicken/shrimp stir fry
  • spinach lasagna
Cheat Foods:
  • Buffalo Wings
  • Philly Cheesesteaks
  • Lucky Charms cereal
Fitness Books:
  • The Abs Diet
  • Get Lean
Workout Music:
  • I don't work out to anything!
Supplements:
Last Updated: May 11, 2008 9:02pm

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Last Updated: Nov 7, 2009 9:48pm

Visitor Comments (338)
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Kiki13 [ View Profile ]
Yesterday, 7:42am
Aww you got sick? H1N1? Lol. I took this wk off, felt a burn out coming on but excited to start training 2mrw. Gonna destroy these legs. =) Mass building is coming along well, if you havent noticed I did throw on 5lbs ovr the past 10wks. =)
side shoulder Fuzza [ View Profile ]
Nov 5, 2009 10:09am
you look so strong and solid! amazing body! Please keep in touch big guy!
Kiki13 [ View Profile ]
Nov 4, 2009 9:22am
Hows that "Mass W/ Class" Thang wrkin' for ya?
before photo noles101312 [ View Profile ]
Nov 4, 2009 5:02am
Dude you are inspiring as hell I am about 5'7 and my goal is to look as defined as you. You have 15% bodyfat which is where I want to be at and you weigh 198lbs. I will get there someday bro you look sick and you are 36 and im only 22 so it's like you inspiring as hell. I commend you on your dedication it's awesome to see someone who is about my height and weighs less than me but looks like how I wanna look. you awesome bro
Ledford45 [ View Profile ]
Nov 3, 2009 2:53pm
Just checking in to see how things were going near the Motor City. Hope all is well with you Ed. Stay Safe.
Fitness Poynters muscleric [ View Profile ]
Nov 1, 2009 7:05pm
way to go, DAD! keep it strong and man up. Peace, Rich
Fitness Poynters muscleric [ View Profile ]
Nov 1, 2009 9:43am
Hey Ed, keep bringing it, pack on the lean muscle mass and grow HUGE, Mr. DAD! Bring it, buddy. Peace, Rich
EGib1587 [ View Profile ]
Oct 29, 2009 11:43am
It def. would be something funny, like popeye! haha
EGib1587 [ View Profile ]
Oct 28, 2009 4:29pm
thanks for the add, hopefully i can get nice arms like that. maybe not so big though!
yes im pale shut it superstar34 [ View Profile ]
Oct 26, 2009 4:23pm
Thanks wow nice profile pic ya got there =0)
cactusflower [ View Profile ]
Oct 26, 2009 11:13am
Thank you Mr. Fireman! :) Looking good!
tombraidergirl [ View Profile ]
Oct 19, 2009 9:00pm
sounds like fun..lol dont work too hard.. now..lol
tombraidergirl [ View Profile ]
Oct 19, 2009 2:18pm
im getting ready for the gym in a bit...lol the weekend was lazzy but that was kool needed it..what bout u
bigfugok [ View Profile ]
Oct 16, 2009 10:21pm
yeah well im sure that they know what they're talkin about. but f**ck em. btw i checked out that bllog on your shoulder workout and its pretty similar to what i do. arrrrgh! delts are so irritating
eLizard [ View Profile ]
Oct 16, 2009 9:05pm
Great... Thnx again for the info
tombraidergirl [ View Profile ]
Oct 16, 2009 5:09pm
maybe that might help...lol..
tombraidergirl [ View Profile ]
Oct 16, 2009 11:52am
yeah i know what you mean i gotta get more rest if only i could get to sleep at nite i would be ok....lol.
Upload your profile picture! taariq [ View Profile ]
Oct 16, 2009 11:03am
nice pic
bigfugok [ View Profile ]
Oct 16, 2009 10:54am
nah man give urslef some credit you got that pop that i wanna get so ur doin somethin right, but thanks ill check it out
bigfugok [ View Profile ]
Oct 16, 2009 10:44am
bro you got some monstrous shoulders! you mind telling me what you do for em? im trying to bulk mine up they lookin pretty weak on me.
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