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07-21-2002, 07:21 AM #1New Member
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New - Comments/Suggestions
I have been visiting the board for awhile and have read some good advice, but have never posted, so I thought what the hell. This is probably the best shape I have been since late 20’s. I have been on a slow/deliberate cutting cycle and hopefully still progressing (have another 4wks). My weakness, like a lot of others, is dieting. I knew when I began that dieting would be my “Everest”, so I gave myself approximately 16wks.
My goal is to get and stay as symmetrical as possible; trying to get everything to gel by [40]. Str8flexed from bb.com has helped a lot even though he’s a cranky bastard: 2-3wks before his contest so it’s understandable – hunger does that <grin>. Any comments or feedback? Can use all the help I can get.
Stats: Natural
Ht: 5’7”
Bf%; 8-10%
Wt: 160-163 (fluctuates)
Chest: 40”
Arms: 13 ˝
Waist: 30 Ľ
Age: 39 (40 – 8/24)
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07-21-2002, 07:24 AM #2New Member
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Front bicep
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07-21-2002, 07:25 AM #3New Member
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Relaxed...
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07-21-2002, 07:27 AM #4New Member
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Tricep
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07-21-2002, 07:29 AM #5New Member
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Oops, out of order
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07-21-2002, 07:31 AM #6New Member
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Last one - Back comparison
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07-21-2002, 09:57 AM #7
IS THAT YOUR REAL AGE!!!! your looking pretty good for 40(no offence i'm 29 in august) i hope to look that ripped or at least be able to achieve that condition at any age. great results!
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07-21-2002, 10:00 AM #8
You look very lean, muscle mass looks good also. I was wondering why you have no visable abs though as lean as you are. Do you train abs? This is not a flame but just trying to help a fellow brother of iron out.
Rocket
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07-21-2002, 11:41 AM #9
Awsome, you've definately gotten much leaner. Your waistline is tiny! Awsome job man! YOu ever think of doing a master's competition. YOu could do well in a natural show!
Peace
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07-21-2002, 12:37 PM #10New Member
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Tedmax195 - Yep 39, will be 40 August. No offence taken.
Rocket - Constructive criticism is what I am looking for (not taken as a flame – thick skin). I have always had trouble displaying a six pack (haven’t given up). I work Abs 2-3x a week. In the past, I used weights, but my abs began to extend beyond the abdominal plane, which gave me that rounded look; I prefer a flatter look. I’ll try to prioritize the abs more and maybe when I get a little leaner, the abs will be more visible. Maybe go back to weights once a week and see you it goes.
Routine (varies but this one is used consistently): 1st group compound set (3x) w/60-90sec rest / 2nd compound (2x) w/45sec rest between sets: 1st - Hanging knee raises, Lat Machine rope crunches, Knee-ins (off bench), Russian twists / 2nd - Swiss ball extensions w/bridge, Bent-over Broom twists. SUGGESTIONS?
Str8 – Thanks Man! Means a lot and gives me motivation. I am considering doing a master’s competition next year. Law school will be out of the way (end of Aug) and I can focus better and devote more time to bringing up my weak points. Hey, you think I bugged you before (PM) just wait – kidding.
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07-21-2002, 01:06 PM #11
feel free to bug me as much as you want, i don't mind helping.
Peace
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07-21-2002, 02:09 PM #12Originally posted by str8flexed
Awsome, you've definately gotten much leaner. Your waistline is tiny! Awsome job man! YOu ever think of doing a master's competition. YOu could do well in a natural show!
Peace
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07-21-2002, 02:32 PM #13alevok Guest
You look great man, excellent job
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07-21-2002, 02:44 PM #14
You look excellent for 40 and your arms look much larger than 13.5 inches! Keep up the hard work.
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07-21-2002, 03:38 PM #15
I definately agree with the guys, you look awesome.
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07-21-2002, 06:30 PM #16
You look great man. What did you diet down from? Also what is your goal after your cutting cycle?
Im going to agree diet is the hardest part, but its a HUGE part no doubt.
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07-22-2002, 12:07 PM #17New Member
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A_Nice
I dieted down from, I believe 172-174lbs. In the back compared pic, I was approx. 165-167lbs on May 5 (slow process). After cutting, I'll try to maintain for the rest of summer and then try to add more lean mass in the fall; bringing up lagging parts (arms/upper chest).
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07-22-2002, 08:15 PM #18
You look awesome.
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07-22-2002, 10:57 PM #19
Dude, awesome side-tricep pose! I just turned 30, and I hope I look as fit as you in 10 more years...
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07-23-2002, 05:34 AM #20
You look great, very lean. I'd try and add a little more size in your shoulders and arms and work those traps! How about a pict of your wheels.
Last edited by Carlos_E; 07-23-2002 at 11:48 PM.
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07-23-2002, 11:25 AM #21New Member
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Thanks Guys (all). Your comments/suggestions keep me going and motivated to improve!
Carlos_E - I'll see what I can do about a pic of the wheels. Thanks for the feedback.
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07-23-2002, 11:47 AM #22
You said you had thick skin. Maybe thats why you can't see your abs! ;-)
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07-23-2002, 09:22 PM #23New Member
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Wow, I didn't think the old abs were "that bad" and if you look close, you can see abs (look close) <grin>!
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07-24-2002, 02:28 AM #24
wow man your look awsome especially that tricept pose wow
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07-25-2002, 01:37 PM #25
The delts in the first back pic looks awesome!
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07-25-2002, 08:36 PM #26New Member
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That's a tiny waistline, makes a nice V shape!
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07-29-2002, 03:37 PM #27Junior Member
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i got 17 inch arms weight at 200 lbs and my arms dont look as big as yours whats uup?
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07-29-2002, 03:38 PM #28Associate Member
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man i would love for my back to be that ripped. good work and keep it up
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