My 2009 Progress

[InsaneInTheMembrane]

Hey bros,

Once again, here are 2008 cycle results, compared with 2007. Any and all constructive feedback highly appreciated as always!

Cheers,
Insane

[peachfuzz]

your back and vascularity are retarded. (in a good way)

what are your goals for 2009?

[smokethedays]

Awesome bro, real nice, what are your stats?

[Lfs2shrt2bsml]

looking very vascular. well done.... what bf%

[GT2]

Freaky vascularity. I'd imagine it'd be quite difficult to maintain such a low bf %

[bodybuilder1107]

good job bro i dont think you need anycriticism ide like to have that your veins look fake thats rediculous, keep it up

[FireGuy]

very good work, only thing I would recommend would be to ease up on the posing oil or whatever it is you put on.

[Sherman01]

That's man sweat baby!

[Dukkit]

legs..... lagging in respect to back and such.

for some reason, your abs are not very defined, for being such a low body fat. i would expect to see a very defined protruding 8 pack.

but yep... your sick looking bro. great job/progress from last year

[run_n_fool]

You look awesome bro. I agree that the legs might need a little work but only in comparison to the upper body.

The one picture says you went from 6% to 5.5, but it looks like more than .5% difference though. Was the earlier measurement maybe not accurate? YOu are definitely more ripped in the second shot.

[rhino1]

Awesome dude!

You looking to bulk?

If you make the same progress bulking as you do with your definition and vascularity you will be even more scary than you are now!

Keep it up

[P4D2A022]

look great dude. awesome vasc and cuts

[manwitplans]

That some sick shit, not much bodyfat there..
great vasc and cuts as said above!

[Matt]

Awesome dude, your back is something else...

[PT]

legs..... lagging in respect to back and such.

for some reason, your abs are not very defined, for being such a low body fat. i would expect to see a very defined protruding 8 pack.

but yep... your sick looking bro. great job/progress from last year

i agree with every word here

[audis4]

looking great bro!

Keep it up buddy!

[Deltasaurus]

Whats your current weight? and whats the heaviest you have ever weighed?



And BTW your hulk pic in your avy depicts you very well your a BEAST!!!!!

[InsaneInTheMembrane]

Thanks guys,

My stats: age 30, 5' 11'' , 193 lbs, 5.5% BF (as of pic; now 198lbs @ 8% BF and climbing )

My abs have been my bane, even an this low bf, the loose skin is just obscuring my mid section... I was obese until a couple of years ago, touching 230 lbs 30%+ bf (my waist was 42"), but it gets better year by year...

u guyz are right; legs are lagging - That'll be my focus this coming year - legs and legs and more legs... '08 was better than 07 but still, vast room for improvement i agree

I used 7pt caliper test for bf readings... had someone more experienced do it for me this year, which might explain why this yrs figure could be more accurate than last yrs.

Cheers,
Insane

[amcon]

you look great! you have lots of work done and you should be proud of your self!

pros:
*back is very wide compared to you waist, with good thickness.
*very low body fat - so you know you can get their and you def know how to diet
*viens - that is sick (did you use eq at all?)
*legs are bulky just not as cut as the rest
*shoulders are very good

cons
*get some more size in your lower chest or whole chest it will help take the focus off of your ads(if abs are an issue for you ie: loose skin there, take the focus away from there)
*def in quads
*rear delts (they are good size, but your front delts just jump up and take over)


all this is just what i would do in your shoes - bro you dont need to change any thing you look damn tight and muscular... did i just say that to a guy????

good luck
*

[Deltasaurus]

Thanks guys,

My stats: age 30, 5' 11'' , 193 lbs, 5.5% BF (as of pic; now 198lbs @ 8% BF and climbing )

My abs have been my bane, even an this low bf, the loose skin is just obscuring my mid section... I was obese until a couple of years ago, touching 230 lbs 30%+ bf (my waist was 42"), but it gets better year by year...
I noticed this but didnt want to say anything, from what i understand it will get better and better



u guyz are right; legs are lagging - That'll be my focus this coming year - legs and legs and more legs... '08 was better than 07 but still, vast room for improvement i agree

I used 7pt caliper test for bf readings... had someone more experienced do it for me this year, which might explain why this yrs figure could be more accurate than last yrs.

Cheers,
Insane

What kind of Training Method and Split do you currently use?
HIT,Volume,etc.......
Also what have you ran?

[svalleyg135]

diet?

[InsaneInTheMembrane]

Amcon, thanx for the detailed feedback - you're right about my lower chest too, i had to give up dips for a long time because of a deep nasty shoulder inflammation that didn't go away; I've starting dipping in the last 2 months so lower chest should be on my to-do list fo sho

A2, my training was always HIT 6-10 reps, even when cutting, although I did hit more of the 8-12 range in the last few wks when strength feel cuz of low carbs. My split was Chest,Tris,Abs/Back,Abs/Shoulders,Biceps/Legs.

This was a NPP/prop/var bulk and the classic tren /prop/mast cut (each 9 wks). First time on NPP...LOVED IT!! tho my source is out...bummer

diet same as last yrs but with 10% more cals.. was bulking with 4200 kcals and cutting with 3000 kcals

cheers

[Deltasaurus]

What kind of HIT do u do? More Dorian,Mentzer or Your own?

[CeeLo]

Looking good man for coming down from 30% bf. I can't even imagine getting to 8.5% bf, much less 5%. I gotta give it up to you for that. I agree with the leg opinions as well.

Overall, very good work. You can see the dedication.

[thetank]

man. you are so shredded, i actually find it mildly disturbing. LOL. jesus christ. that is completely nuts. V taper looks rad. arms are ****in crazy looking. sick progress man..cant imagine what you're going to look like in another year.
all the best bro, keep kickin ass.
peace
tank

[tooDameSkinny]

that's sweet bro

[InsaneInTheMembrane]

Thanx guyz,

your comments always motivate me to continue striving

a2, its HIT Insane style Nothing as fancy or advanced as mentzer's or dorian's; just 60 minutes of mind-numbing intensity with minimal rest, max weight (with good form) and as much volume as I can physically crank out

[*RAGE*]

Looking good brother

[Tigershark]

Looking great man, keep up the good work.

[Kale]

Impressive dude, keep up the good work

[ghettoboyd]

you look fantastic bro,great job. i hear what you are saying about the extra skin prob.ive been wondering why ive been having trouble loosing that extra pouch on my midsection. now after seeing this thread im realizing it may also be extra skin as i was once a big boy too(230-240 ish about 5 years ago.anyways keep kickin ass.

[Big_gRunt]

You look kick arse man. Even though there's been some comment that your legs are lagging, they still look bigger than the previous year.

[chitownhoker]

i think the oil in the second pictures distort your results in the front pose.
Your back is def wider and more difined, very, very impressive bro!

[retrowbridge]

Looking good. Very fit.

[InsaneInTheMembrane]

Thanx guyz

ghettoboyd, all that loose skin kinda makes you wanna kick yourself for not getting your act together when u were young don't it? lol

cheers

[inky-e]

Your name fits your body...insane...I can't find any negatives...good work.

[Dizz28]

Sick man, Impressive upper body

Calves though, hard as hell to bulk up but hammer them out

[mperk]

Whoa - dude - you are looking tonk! Awsome dedication - love the story from 230 - most excellent at 30 - you'll only get better - and if you are patient that skin on the stomach will tighten up - you're still young. Vascularity is sick too!

Major props dude - fvckin inspiring!

[mg316]

insane vascularity

[blimp]

awesome work