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Overall Goal: I want to gain about 10 lbs. lean muscle, and control fat, in the next year.
Fit Status:
Cautiously optimistic worst of my shoulder injury is behind me. Man that screws up your life...
Motivation Level: 8/10
Personal Info And Background:
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Male
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Location:
Canada
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When I Started:
2006
How I Started:
Gradually moved from distance running, to treadmills and light machines, "just to tone up". And then, believe it or not, a 78 year old man busted my chops, and told me I was wasting my time. He showed me how to do free weights with proper form and basically changed my life!
Why I Love It:
You keep learning that, the more you learn, well, you've got more to learn.
How I Stay Motivated:
Gaining weight, seeing changes, and setting P.B.'s.
BB Accomplishments:
Getting into deadlifts, squats and clean & press.
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What wrkt Is Up To:
Oct 31, 2009
wrktchanged Weight from 155 lbs. to 156 lbs., a 1 lb. gain in 21 days
I want to gain about 10 lbs. lean muscle, and control fat, in the next year.
Goal (Long):
Over the last 5 years or so, I have progressively moved from running, to machines, to free weights. Over that time I've moved from about 138 lbs. to 156 lbs. So I'm satisfied. But I want to bump it up - fast! I'm encouraged because I can see it happening. My mortal fear is gaining fat, so I'm monitoring that. So far, so good. I've got a bit of six-pack, and I'm lean. I want to start layering on more muscle. I'm moving more into the big moves, and away from the isolation moves. I think it's making a difference. And I want to say, that one of my biggest motivations has been my 80 year old mentor at the gym! The guy has changed my life!
I started following the New Rules of Lifting by Schuler, in early April, 2009 (Hypertrophy I).
About to start Hypertrophy II late April, 2009.
Moved into Strength I in July/August '09. And now into Strength II, Aug./Sept. '09.
Moving into Hyp. III Oct.'09. Kinda struggling for last month...
yeah he hooked me up with my first schedual :), got mne started y'know. yea not bragging ( maybe a little) but i've been told my bodys comparable to 20 year old body builders
Yes. slowly but surely filling out. It's frustrating at times because I'm not as defined as I'm used to being but the finished product will be worth it
Thanks for the inspiratrion add :) Really appreciate it and humbled by it. This ol warriors gonna keep firin! Glad to hear the shoulder injury is passing, that's one injury that is so frustrating. My tricep injury is takin longer than planned but still training were I can. Cheers Piero
yeah i really want to wrk on my dead lifts but i dont wanna hurt myself. like pulling out my back or something.
should i just start light for a week and get the tech down.?
Haha na I brought my own to that lake - actually caught a 4 lb largemouth there.
But yeah I usually hit up chest & tris for day 1, shoulders & shrugs for day 2, back, bi's & forearms for day 3, and Legs for day 4 - and now I'm usually doing one of those days then resting or running/abs on in between days
this is the first real year I'm trying to bulk, though - I'm having decent results: really been upping my strength lately
Ouch, that sounds painful! How did you do the injury and is it muscular? Hang in there mate - I know how frustrating it is having injuries. How's the weather holding up in your part of the world. I am lanching a new training system tomoz and see were I take it for the next 8 weeks. If you get a chance, check out my training journal. Hope you have had a great weekend.
Thanks buddy for the feedback and props - really appreciate it :) The past month I have been really trying to get back to heavier lifts and seems to have done the trick. How's your training coming along.
Thanks man, appreciate the compliment. Definately was havin too much fun when it was taken. Looks like you've come along way in you're progress pictures, keep it up brother, you are lookin good!
Hey mate thanks for the comment, youve made good progress already so keep it up! BTW you have a pretty solid bench and deadlift going already...it wont be long til youre deadlifting 2x your bodyweight! Cheers, Tim
Summer was pretty good man, I've been trying to step up my cardio a bit, but the diet still slips once in a while. Great avi, looks like you've been making some great gains...keep it up!!
Thanks man, really appreciate your comments. It's been a great year to date and nutrition for me has been the real driver. Check out my body blog as this gives insight on my nutrition plan and if you need some training ideas, please check out my training journal. If you have any questions, drop me a line. Also, great progress to date mate - avi pic shoed great arms and delt's -keep up the great work as you have come along way since '05.
Thanks for the comment. I need the motivation. Time is hard to come by these days so I make the most of every moment. Keep your progress going. Looks like you are doing great.
Training is awesome right now, thank you for asking. I may be taking this season off to train for bodybuilding and focus on my schooling. It will be a tough decision either way. My weight went up while I was experimenting with bulking, but down as I geared up for a photo shoot. No more of that for awhile though! I want to get a lot bigger.
