Course of progression

[supirman45]

When I first started lifting as a 15 year old 9th grader, I was 140 lbs @ 5'7. At 16, I was 190lbs.
17: 205.
18-19:215->170.
20: 185.
20-21: 185->230->200.
22: steady low 200s.

My weight has fluctuated a lot, so has my size. I don't have pictures of me at all of these ages and weights (might be able to dig some out of my parents' mounds of photos, but that's too much work). Here are some photos to show some of this.

18 @ 170 (august 2000)
http://erafx.com/pics/images/transition/BOBBY2.jpg

20 @ 185(december 2001)
http://erafx.com/pics/images/transition/collage.jpg

My sister was killed in a car wreck december 15th 2001, and I lost all cares about everything, but I lifted like a mad man and got strong as hell (and FAT) over the next 3 months
20 @ 215 (feb 2002)
http://erafx.com/pics/images/transition/2-20-02-front-bi.jpghttp://erafx.com/pics/images/transition/2-20-02-back.jpghttp://erafx.com/pics/images/transition/2-20-02-side.jpg

21 @ 225 (march 2003)
http://erafx.com/pics/images/transition/bigBobby_car.jpghttp://erafx.com/photos/fat/4-10-02_225lbs.jpg

22 @ 205ish (current)
http://erafx.com/pics/images/transition/bobby_back_may_2004.jpg

[bjayg]

pics look great bro. nice work over the years....sorry to hear about your sister, hope things are getting better.

[Testsubject]

Looking huge bro, keep up the hard work.

[supirman45]

yea bjayg, thinks are definitely getting better. I herniated a disc last year and my lifting has been subpar for the past year. Motivation was down and desire was nill, but I'm finally getting back into it. I still can't squat, but I've been doing heavy leg presses.

Thanks test!

[Essy]

looking good

[supirman45]

thanks essy. hopefully in 2 months I can post pictures of me 190-200 with single digit bodyfat!

and i know certain areas are lacking, i.e. arms big time! I've always focused more on being strong than on looking good. Only recently has that changed due to an injury that won't allow me to lift excessive weights anymore.

[cpt steele]

Great work bro keep grind'n

[supirman45]

thanks steele

[juicehoe]

good progression and u got some good mass.... once the BF is gone you'll be in some good shape

[supirman45]

juice... that's what I'm hoping. I've never been in the single digit bf category, but that's my goal.

[juicehoe]

yea... its hard to get there but even harder to keep it that way for a long period of time. I know first hand. U gotta change ur lifestyle even more

[Russ616]

Real nice gains. just think what you could look like at 28+

[GeoQuadzilla]

nice pics man:thumbsup:

[supirman45]

thanks for the comments guys. As to the low bf... I mainly just want to get down to 7-8 so I can look good for the second half of summer (when it really gets hot up here). Then I will keep controlled, but let my fat rise a bit. My problem is even after I do get somewhat lean, I always let it get out of control and then it takes me like 5 months to get kinda lean again.

[palequail]

definity have some great size...if you cut down a bit, I think you would look even bigger.

[supirman45]

'tis my hope!

[juicehoe]

thanks for the comments guys. As to the low bf... I mainly just want to get down to 7-8 so I can look good for the second half of summer (when it really gets hot up here). Then I will keep controlled, but let my fat rise a bit. My problem is even after I do get somewhat lean, I always let it get out of control and then it takes me like 5 months to get kinda lean again.
Show some self-control and dont let it get out of hand... that is if u want it bad enough :hello:

[supirman45]

Actually, I did really really well for 2 years. That's when I went from 215 down to 170, and then slowly and cleanly up to 185. Then after my sister died I have had a hard time sticking to anything. I'm finally getting fed up with myself being a lazy ass, and I'm definitely going to stick to it this time.

[juicehoe]

Actually, I did really really well for 2 years. That's when I went from 215 down to 170, and then slowly and cleanly up to 185. Then after my sister died I have had a hard time sticking to anything. I'm finally getting fed up with myself being a lazy ass, and I'm definitely going to stick to it this time.
yea thats what normally happens... if u want it "man up" and stick to it. You can do it and you'll be proud of yourself when u get it done. Sometimes we just get off track due to certain things in life. U just need some motivation :lift:

[supirman45]

Motivation is definitely what I need. Now that summer is here and I still look like poo.... I'm getting motivated!

[daman1]

When I first started lifting as a 15 year old 9th grader, I was 140 lbs @ 5'7. At 16, I was 190lbs.
17: 205.
18-19:215->170.
20: 185.
20-21: 185->230->200.
22: steady low 200s.

My weight has fluctuated a lot, so has my size. I don't have pictures of me at all of these ages and weights (might be able to dig some out of my parents' mounds of photos, but that's too much work). Here are some photos to show some of this.

18 @ 170 (august 2000)
http://erafx.com/pics/images/transition/BOBBY2.jpg

20 @ 185(december 2001)
http://erafx.com/pics/images/transition/collage.jpg

My sister was killed in a car wreck december 15th 2001, and I lost all cares about everything, but I lifted like a mad man and got strong as hell (and FAT) over the next 3 months
20 @ 215 (feb 2002)
http://erafx.com/pics/images/transition/2-20-02-front-bi.jpghttp://erafx.com/pics/images/transition/2-20-02-back.jpghttp://erafx.com/pics/images/transition/2-20-02-side.jpg

21 @ 225 (march 2003)
http://erafx.com/pics/images/transition/bigBobby_car.jpghttp://erafx.com/photos/fat/4-10-02_225lbs.jpg

22 @ 205ish (current)
http://erafx.com/pics/images/transition/bobby_back_may_2004.jpg

What part of Ohio are you from?

[supirman45]

Northeast. Technically Youngstown.

[daman1]

Im from NE part too bro. Check your PM's.

[BrLifter17]

amazing strength. and 5'7 190 at 16? ****

[Starter7777]

if your going to be negative, at least be constructive in your criticism

[slizzut]

You just look fat to me................. start over again and do it right bro........



Who the hell are you? Everyone of your comments is a negative one.

[Grappler_Mike]

You just look fat to me................. start over again and do it right bro........

Is it just me or is this guy extremly ****ing annoying with his comments already?

[slizzut]

Is it just me or is this guy extremly ****ing annoying with his comments already?



Its not just you bro, everything he says is negative.

[LeanMeOut]

You just look fat to me................. start over again and do it right bro........



Dude..... your insults are starting to piss me off. Post your pics or get the F*ck outa this section of the site as you have nothing to show for comments against others. Frankly even if your flawless (which I HIGHLY Doubt) you still have no right to judge others. I personally think he has made great progress and looks very thick.


<<LMO>>

[Carlos_E]

You just look fat to me................. start over again and do it right bro........

I have a feeling this is nynsb under a new name. He makes the same type of assinine comments.

[TRLS63]

I have a feeling this is nynsb under a new name. He makes the same type of assinine comments.

nah i think nynsb is at least less negative and is a bit more constructive than the one from this clown... :rolleyes:

[DOUGTM1SS]

HEY STARTER, Post up or shut up

[SwoleCat]

You just look fat to me................. start over again and do it right bro........

I'll say it again in this thread, watch your mouth or you're going to be a memory.

Post a pic of yourself, CURRENT, or shut the f*ck up.

Warned.

~SC~

[Carlos_E]

Warned.

~SC~

Don't you mean PUNKED! :D

[eacman65]

good pics man keep up the good work

[illuzions]

u look solid .... best of luck to u ... i would stay at the heavier weight... u look like an animal...hahah

[simplyjakked]

in that pic with the shirt on your traps are sick! i can only dream, when you pop outta a baggy shirt like that its the best!

[XXLTank]

Looks excellent. A current pic of the front would be good. Have you done any cycles, or is this all natural?

XT

[supirman45]

Well, after dieting for 2 months (and slacking a bit cuz I'm still a messed up, head case, *****...) I've gotten considerably leaner than I was.

http://www.erafx.com/photos/diet/8weeks/front.jpg

I'm still weighin in around 195, so I've dropped about 10lbs so far on my diet.

Thanks for all the comments ;)

[supirman45]

Here's a new back picture as well. You can see my midsection has tightened up a ton from the previous picture of my back.


http://erafx.com/photos/diet/8weeks/back.jpg

[supirman45]

Did test enanthate/dball last year. That's what got me up to 225, though I was 215 before the cycle. I thought I'd gain more, but o well. I could hardly move at that weight. To look to the side, I had to turn my whole body lol. I like the size I'm at now much better, I can actually get around and I feel healthy.

[Cry0smate]

Lookin kick ass man!!! What you have right now mass wise is my current goal!

[supirman45]

Lookin kick ass man!!! What you have right now mass wise is my current goal!
Cool, hopefully you'll get there!

[*Narkissos*]

http://erafx.com/photos/fat/4-10-02_225lbs.jpg

You look MADD here.. I think 225 is YOUR look.You don't look bad at the lower weights. But a lean 215-220 would look incredible on your frame.

Criticism:
Wider thicker back and bigger arms.. maybe a bigger lateral delt

Looking good tho bro


~Nark~

[supirman45]

You look MADD here.. I think 225 is YOUR look.You don't look bad at the lower weights. But a lean 215-220 would look incredible on your frame.

Criticism:
Wider thicker back and bigger arms.. maybe a bigger lateral delt

~Nark~
Thanks. My arms are definitely too small, they never seem to grow. I think my back is pretty wide, it just doesn't show in the rear double bi pose. Here's two lat spreads from last year: http://erafx.com/photos/front_spread.jpghttp://erafx.com/photos/lat_spread.jpg

As I get older, I have less and less interest in being big. I've always been stronger than I was big. Right now at 195lbs, I'm benching 385x5. I might get bigger again, but this size feels comfortable to me.

Thanks for the input.

[RATM]

http://erafx.com/photos/fat/4-10-02_225lbs.jpg

You look MADD here.. I think 225 is YOUR look.You don't look bad at the lower weights. But a lean 215-220 would look incredible on your frame.

Criticism:
Wider thicker back and bigger arms.. maybe a bigger lateral delt

Looking good tho bro


~Nark~

I agree, you look great. I dont think that you have small arms, i think that it because your chest is sooooo thick and developed that it just draws attention to it. I agree, 215 same shape you would look sick.

keep up the great work!!!

[supirman45]

I agree, you look great. I dont think that you have small arms, i think that it because your chest is sooooo thick and developed that it just draws attention to it. I agree, 215 same shape you would look sick.

keep up the great work!!!
My arms are only 16.5 now, biggest ever was just over 17. Chest is 48", so yes it does draw the most attention.

If I can get my back fixed (badly bulging disc near my L5 has kept me from doing squats and deads for the past year) then I could probably easily hit 215 fairly lean.

Thanks for the comments.

[XXLTank]

Looks thick as **** from the front too mate. How are the wheels?

XT

[dzlx]

Looking great man, keep up the good work !

[supirman45]

Thanks guys.

Though they don't really look it in the pics, my legs were 28" at their biggest point.

I've had a herniated disc in my back for the past year, so I can't do much for legs now.

Wheels:http://erafx.com/photos/quads_calves.jpg

[w_rballs]

good job bro looking sick.

[dzlx]

Looking good bro, keep it up !

[Latimus]

you look great bro...

[supirman45]

Thanks for the kind comments guys.

[SwoleCat]

Keep goin' "nitro" bro........we got vacation comin' up!

;)

~SC~

[supirman45]

Vacation starts tomorrow, but for some reason I didn't change much from the tweak. I'm gonna take vacation week off to eat everything, then when I get back it's all business again, gonna get down to 7%!



Keep goin' "nitro" bro........we got vacation comin' up!

;)

~SC~

[SwoleCat]

Vacation starts tomorrow, but for some reason I didn't change much from the tweak. I'm gonna take vacation week off to eat everything, then when I get back it's all business again, gonna get down to 7%!

Sounds good. Didn't you have a week where things got messed up? A full 4 weeks of my adjustments should have made a difference if you employed all of the changes.

~SC~

[supirman45]

Yea, we only had 3 weeks to work with, and the middle week I had a bad ear infection that knocked me out and messed me up. That's why the progress wasn't as it should have been. No worries though, when I get back I'm gonna hit it full force again. We're gonna get my ass down to 7%!!!!!

Now I'm off to Florida, see ya!

Sounds good. Didn't you have a week where things got messed up? A full 4 weeks of my adjustments should have made a difference if you employed all of the changes.

~SC~

[birsling]

Lookin good bro. Keep up the good hard work, and have a good time on your vacation.

[map200uk]

hey mate, nice progress, hard work pays off:)
sad to hear about your sister, my mum died a few years ago, and i as you, didnt care about anything, but it gets better (as much as can be expected)

[nynsb]

Here's a new back picture as well. You can see my midsection has tightened up a ton from the previous picture of my back.


http://erafx.com/photos/diet/8weeks/back.jpg


You've not only tightened up but your lats have exploded giving you a great V-Shape. Great time to be in great shape since it's the time of year when going shirtless is the thing to be, nice tight waist!! :lift: :lift: :lift: