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Member Since: Jul 30, 2008
BodyBlog Started: Aug 24, 2008
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Last Visit: Nov 29, 2009 7:05pm
Last Forum Post: Nov 14, 2009 8:30pm
Last Photo Upload: Sep 13, 2009 4:02pm
Last Profile Update: Nov 29, 2009 1:46pm
Last Blog Post: Sep 13, 2008 2:56pm

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xxx_hockey

Overall Goal:  To shift my primary focus and hard work to bodybuilding once my days playing competitive hockey are done. When I feel confident enough in myself I would like to compete in my very first show.

Fit Status:  Taking new body measurements then training legs

Motivation Level: 9/10


Personal Info And Background:
Real Name:
Ben Palocko
Sex:
Male
Age:
21
Location:
Ohio, United States
Occupation:
Full Time College Student
Personal Website:
Primary Gym:
UXL Sports & Fitness
1057 Pearl Rd
Brunswick, OH
United States
College:
High School:
When I Started:
Apr, 2007
How I Started:
I started working out as part of my hockey training in order to become a better player. Gradually I got into training and eating healthy more and more, and now I've adopted it as my lifestyle. I cannot wait to see how much I can personally achieve in the world of fitness and bodybuilding.
Why I Love It:
It defines me now. It sets me apart from other people. Everyone knows me as the healthy fitness freak and I love it. It eliminates stress. It feels good to become stronger on the ice. I love it when I get compliments, that always makes me feel like I'm progressing even when I personally don't see it. Working out and staying active also does wonders for my confidence, which leads to being happier and enjoying every day a little bit more.
How I Stay Motivated:
My 16 year old driver's license says 5'6, 119 LBS. I've always had a small/skinny build and have looked years younger than my actual age. When I was a freshman in high school, the seniors in my art class used to literally pick me up and pass me around. They called me "little Benny". As you would imagine it was very embarrassing. Everyday I acquire new knowledge from the internet and magazines that I cannot wait to put to the test. Looking in the mirror everyday and knowing there's room for improvement is motivation enough to keep pushing and never stay satisfied. And lastly, talking to all you guys! Feel free to find me on facebook or modelmayhem
BB Accomplishments:
Gaining 10 pounds of muscle over summer 2008. more soon I hope!
Forum Signature:
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take" - W a y n e G r e t z k y
Last Updated: Oct 11, 2009 9:52pm

What xxx_hockey Is Up To:
Nov 29, 2009
xxx_hockey updated Fit Status "Taking new body measurements then training legs"
xxx_hockey updated Fit Status "Taking new body measurements then training legs"
Nov 18, 2009
xxx_hockey changed Weight from 174 lbs. to 176 lbs., a 2 lb. gain in 20 days
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May 26, 2006 May 25, 2009
Last day of high school (May 2006)
My last day of high school senior year in 2006 before I got into training seriously. Didn't really have much knowledge about weightlifting or nutrition. 18 yrs. old.
Finally at 170 LBS. +11 gain since I've been home from school for the summer, and not much if any of the added weight seems to be body fat
Last Updated: Aug 6, 2009 12:15pm

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Last Updated: Nov 29, 2009 1:46pm

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Last Updated: Nov 18, 2009 8:51pm

Goals:
Main Goal:
Gain Muscle
Goal (Overall):
To shift my primary focus and hard work to bodybuilding once my days playing competitive hockey are done. When I feel confident enough in myself I would like to compete in my very first show.
Goal (Long):
Weight Goal:
I want to GAIN 20 lb
Bodyfat Goal:
Upcoming Contest:
2010 NPC Natural Northern U.S.A.
Last Updated: Sep 17, 2009 9:56pm

Members That Inspire xxx_hockey:
UDboolad [ BodySpace ]
Adam is my training partner and has been a close friend of mine since we were little kids. Different paths in high school led us both to bodybuilding at the same time. We are now headed on the same path and share many of the same aspirations for the future. He inspires me to do what I love to do and to always keep improving. I wish Adam all the best.
XNick EdgeX [ BodySpace ]
Nick has made excellent accomplishments achieved naturally through hard work and dedication. I, like Nick, have also chosen a straight edge lifestyle and feel he is a great role model for other drug free athletes.
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xxx_hockey has answered 29 of 67 total questions.
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What is your favorite back building exercise?
T-bar Rows with chest support
- Updated Apr 12, 2009 2:55pm

What is your favorite tricep building exercise?
Tricep Pressdowns
- Updated Apr 12, 2009 2:55pm

What time of day do you usually workout?
Morning
- Updated Apr 12, 2009 2:54pm

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Last Updated: Sep 17, 2009 9:56pm

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Cleveland Lumberjacks
Cleveland Lumberjacks
Play this video Played: 186
Description: A short highlight vid made by a good friend of mine. Has a couple hits, fights, and goals from my first season playing junior hockey. Music by Winds Of Plague.
Last Updated: Aug 19, 2009 12:37pm

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Why I like this video: Great short video, containing scenes from Pumping Iron. Contains some of Arnold's famous quotes from the film.
University of Minnesota Hockey Tour of the Facilit
University of Minnesota Hockey Tour of the Facilit
Play this video Played: 122
Why I like this video: Awesome facility. I want this guys job one day (Hockey Strength & Conditioning Coach for University of Minnesota's Men's Division 1 team).
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Why I like this video: Joey has the physique that I hope to achieve. I look up to this guy-definitely one of my favorite athletes
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Last Updated: Aug 19, 2009 12:37pm

Latest BodyBlog Entry (1 Posts Total)
Category: Training on Sep 13, 2008 2:56pm

Well, just got done with my sixth straight day of intense training for hockey tryouts. We skated for 2 and a half hours this morning while 95% of the other college students here were probably asleep, hungover, etc. from a friday night out. Yesterday I made it through first cuts onto to a list...


Current Supplements:
Ultimate Nutrition Muscle Juice 2544, 10.45 Lbs., Chocolate
Started: Aug 25, 2009
Reason: My metabolism is so fast, I absolutely need a gainer with a high caloric value to help increase...
Optimum 100% Whey Protein, 5 Lbs., Delicious Strawberry
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Optimum 100% Whey Protein, 2 Lbs., Extreme Milk Chocolate
Review:  Great taste, mix ability, and value for what it contains. I have been going with this...
Overall Rating:  10/10
Taste Rating:  9/10
Optimum 100% Casein Protein, 2 Lbs., Chocolate Supreme
Review:  It took me awhile to master mixing it, but once I did it was easy to drink. I drank a shake...
Overall Rating:  8/10
Taste Rating:  7/10
BSN True-Mass, 5.75 Lbs., Chocolate Milk Shake
Review:  This was the first weight gainer that I've ever tried. I've gone through 3 tubs in 2 months...
Overall Rating:  9/10
Taste Rating:  8/10
Last Updated: Aug 29, 2009 2:41pm

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Workout Program:
MON- CHEST/ABS
TUES- BACK/TRAPS
WED- ...rest
THU- SHOULDERS/CALVES
FRID- ARMS/ABS
SAT- ...rest
SUN- QUADS/HAMSTRINGS/CALVES


*cardio as needed
Last Updated: Nov 10, 2009 9:50am

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  • Playing guitar
  • Reading
  • watching fav TV show "LOST"
Magazines:
  • Men's Health
  • REPS!
  • MUSCLEMAG
Healthy Foods:
  • Grilled Chicken
  • Grilled Salmon
  • Non-fat Milk
Cheat Foods:
  • Chipotle
  • Olive Garden Bread sticks
Fitness Books:
  • Strength Training Anatomy by: Frederic Delavier
  • EAT THIS, NOT THAT! by: David Zinczenko
  • Robert Kennedy's Encyclopedia of Bodybuilding; The Complete A-Z Book on Muscle Building
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  • The Ghost Inside
  • Parkway Drive
  • August Burns Red
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Last Updated: Nov 14, 2009 8:19pm

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Taken a few days before winning the 2006 INBF Conn The_Real_XN [ View Profile ]
Yesterday, 10:47pm
Hey man, thanks for the add. Sorry it took me so damn long to add you back! So, when are you looking to start competing? I've been coaching for a decade, and one of the weirdest coincidences I see is how many former hockey players become bodybuilders. Seriously -- it seems like one out of every two or three bodybuilders I meet USED TO BE hockey players! Go figure . . . so when are YOU making the switch?!
Taken a few days before winning the 2006 INBF Conn The_Real_XN [ View Profile ]
Yesterday, 10:47pm
Hey man, thanks for the add. Sorry it took me so damn long to add you back! So, when are you looking to start competing? I've been coaching for a decade, and one of the weirdest coincidences I see is how many former hockey players become bodybuilders. Seriously -- it seems like one out of every two or three bodybuilders I meet USED TO BE hockey players! Go figure . . . so when are YOU making the switch?!
Maritimer [ View Profile ]
Yesterday, 4:05am
Ben. Great to read new stats--you've been keeping at this, then. You happy with the new numbers?
Euphoric0921 [ View Profile ]
Nov 29, 2009 1:52pm
Good job..U really seem to have transformed yourself...
TrailrParkTrash [ View Profile ]
Nov 24, 2009 4:52am
Ben! Put on your good luck sweater for the big game against New Jersey Devils, 25 Nov! lol
Pex zurdok666 [ View Profile ]
Nov 18, 2009 7:08pm
Nice pic, dude, those arms looks awsome.
Back relaxed tiger04 [ View Profile ]
Nov 18, 2009 7:45am
ne updates?
the place of strength.... mytemple [ View Profile ]
Nov 13, 2009 8:07pm
great pics mate. keep going.
TrailrParkTrash [ View Profile ]
Nov 6, 2009 12:50pm
(go sens)..lol
Portgual voicefulmarlin [ View Profile ]
Nov 5, 2009 6:01am
very well on my end mate. YOur pictures have shown great improvement since we last talked, good for you. stay fit
Upload your profile picture! Stollenwerk07 [ View Profile ]
Nov 4, 2009 5:46am
When you say not strict do you mean you just eat whatever? Well recently I have trouble eating gigantic meals. I just can't do that anymore. I am trying to add mass. I want at least get to 155 I am at about 136 right now.
Tammy1on1 [ View Profile ]
Nov 3, 2009 11:43pm
I'm sure you'll be even bigger by then, all it takes is commitment! I'm playing a tournament as of Friday, so at this stage I'm super fit, wish I could stay in this shape all year round..
smile joqthev [ View Profile ]
Nov 3, 2009 7:06pm
yeah man, i was seeing if i could get anything for my graf skates and there's a whole bunch of them on ebay, usually there aren't more than two...stay big man!
chansyso [ View Profile ]
Nov 3, 2009 5:29pm
nice! ur good huh! i dont remember u ! hehe bt i will right now! oh well im in calif right now!
Guest todder guest
Nov 3, 2009 9:13am
Would you like a sponsor?
Guest todder guest
Nov 3, 2009 9:13am
Would you like a sponsor?
Guest todder guest
Nov 3, 2009 9:04am
Would you like a sponsor?
Side Chest Oct '09 156lbs. wrkt [ View Profile ]
Oct 30, 2009 4:54pm
Looks like you're cruisin along. Gaining some mass. Good work!
front flexed greenbeetle [ View Profile ]
Oct 30, 2009 2:40pm
I have cheat days but even on my regular days no carbs past 6 pm!!
Back relaxed tiger04 [ View Profile ]
Oct 30, 2009 12:28pm
soon bro, soon!
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