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    Updated Pics from Mavsluva

    ***SCROLL DOWN TO POST#13 and 14 FOR BETTER PICTURES.***

    I was forced to take these by myself so the quality is not quite as good as I'd like it to be. I'd say that my shoulders and my legs (especially) have improved over the last several months. Below is a link to some pics that I posted back on 11/6/06:

    http://forums.steroid.com/showthread.php?t=270016

    I'm currently wei***ng 170lbs. My plan for the up and coming months is to cut fat and get shredded for the Spring/Summer. And of course, I'm still natty and always will be. I'll get my wife to take some pics of me later today or tomorrow and I'll then add them to this thread.

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    nice wheels!

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    Not bad at all Mavs.

    Nice wheels

    I think you should prioritize arms and delts while cutting this time around.. It'd add to the balance of your physique.

    Any back pics?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Narkissos
    Not bad at all Mavs.

    Nice wheels

    I think you should prioritize arms and delts while cutting this time around.. It'd add to the balance of your physique.

    Any back pics?

    -N

    I'll have to get some help from my wife in regards to the back pics. I'll attach them to this thread, along with a few new ones that are of better quality.

    My arms are what I would consider to be my genetic sweetspot. I don't work them as often because of that. I've been really focusing on my legs in an attempt to achieve the best possible symmetry going into my cut. Now that I've got good physical balance, I'll begin incorporating my upper body more.

    Thank you Nark and #12.

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    Legs lookin very impressive mavs..lookin good.

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    very good all around Mavs !!!

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    Looking shredded bro, keep up the good work.

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    lookin great mav!! your shredded right now

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    I think you look much better with more weight.

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    good stuff mate. Legs are improving well!

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    I think you look pretty damn good bro, nice proportions.

    Quote Originally Posted by mavsluva
    I was forced to take these by myself so the quality is not quite as good as I'd like it to be. I'd say that my shoulders and my legs (especially) have improved over the last several months. Below is a link to some pics that I posted back on 11/6/06:

    http://forums.steroid.com/showthread.php?t=270016

    I'm currently wei***ng 170lbs. My plan for the up and coming months is to cut fat and get shredded for the Spring/Summer. And of course, I'm still natty and always will be. I'll get my wife to take some pics of me later today or tomorrow and I'll then add them to this thread.

    Grace and Peace,
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    Looking great!

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    Updated Pics: Better Quality

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    Looking solid bro!!!

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    Your quads look great bro, long muscle bellies, your looking really good! Keep at.....peace and Livestrong!

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    yeah you're in better shape than half the juicemonkeys on the site, nice work

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    Nice balanced physique bro, good job.

    Btw, are you wearing a little hat in those last pics? lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by IBdmfkr
    Nice balanced physique bro, good job.

    Btw, are you wearing a little hat in those last pics? lol
    No sir, it's called a piece of wall decor, which is a result of my house being "feminized" by my wife. That happens when you get married!

    I was looking back at my very first picture thread that I posted back in November of 2005 and I weighed 165lbs and was much leaner. I would like to consider myself as having grown a bit since then, but the numbers really don't make sense. I usually never pay attention to the numbers, though, as I use the fit/feel/appearance grading scale more than anything.

    Oh well, I'm happy with where I stand.

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    Quote Originally Posted by IBdmfkr
    Nice balanced physique bro, good job.

    Btw, are you wearing a little hat in those last pics? lol


    didn't notice the hat...until now...that is funny


    mavs...i got that feminine crap in my house too (I feel your pain)


    oh...nice pics..good natty work
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    lol.. yea it was just funny because somehow you lined up with it perfectly..

    Lookin great! What are your goals for this year?

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    looking good & disciplined as usual mavs

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    Quote Originally Posted by IBdmfkr
    lol.. yea it was just funny because somehow you lined up with it perfectly..

    Lookin great! What are your goals for this year?

    My goals will pretty much be the same as they have been over the past few years. Cut during the warmer months and then bulk during the winter. I plan on busting my legs as hard as possible as I'm determined to get some better definition out of them. In the end, as long as I've got good symmetry, then I'll be happy.

    Thanks for the compliments everyone.

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    Oh yeah, see how much larger my right lat is versus my left lat in my new avatar? I've had some issues with some pain in my left lat/lower shoulder that's keeping me from training that area. It's painful enough to where I can't perform lat pull downs. I really hope that I don't have any structural damage in that area. I can do any and all pull exercises as long as my elbows are tucked in. But wide grip pulls....forget it.

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    solid man, legs are sick! U wanna get leaner? damn lookin pretty diced already!

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    Quote Originally Posted by doittoit
    solid man, legs are sick! U wanna get leaner? damn lookin pretty diced already!
    Man, it feels awesome to see a compliment pertaining to my legs. I had chicken legs two years ago.

    Thank you sir.

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    Dude...mavs, you look awesome man! You can tell you put in a lot of work for that physique and you must stay pretty consistent with your diet and training. DO you do any cardio?

    Your legs look good. Quads are thick. You have a pretty wide rib-cage which makes your front double bi look great.

    I know what you mean about the numbers not adding up. Just pay more attention to the mirror and the weights you are lifting. If you are getting stronger you sure as heck aren't shrinking. My weight didn't get as high this year as last, but I was stronger and I stayed leaner, as I am dieting down, I am really seeing improvements. Muscle maturity and density plays into this as well...do not forget to take those into account.

    As far as your lat goes, it is not too bad. I have the same thing, but mine is from me being a pitcher in high school so the lat on my throwing side is much larger. I would get that checked out by the doctor though ASAP if you are having pains. IT could get wayy worse. You may have a nerve impingement or something and may need some ART therapy or something. Where is the pain exactly?

    BTW, I am glad you are still posting here man. You make this board a better place. We can always use memebrs like that!

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    Quote Originally Posted by spound
    Dude...mavs, you look awesome man! You can tell you put in a lot of work for that physique and you must stay pretty consistent with your diet and training. DO you do any cardio?
    I do PWO cardio. Typically 20 minutes on the eliptical at 65-70% of my maximum heart rate.


    Quote Originally Posted by spound
    Your legs look good. Quads are thick. You have a pretty wide rib-cage which makes your front double bi look great.
    Thanks. I think I'll look better when I get some sun this Spring. I do tan fairly easily, but I also turn pale just as quickly as I tan!

    Quote Originally Posted by spound
    I know what you mean about the numbers not adding up. Just pay more attention to the mirror and the weights you are lifting. If you are getting stronger you sure as heck aren't shrinking. My weight didn't get as high this year as last, but I was stronger and I stayed leaner, as I am dieting down, I am really seeing improvements. Muscle maturity and density plays into this as well...do not forget to take those into account.
    Honestly, I never really pay attention to the amount of weight that I lift because I'm just not very strong. I do my reps VERY slowly. If I were doing bench for example, I lower the weight slowly and hold it for 1 second before pushing it back up. I never allow the weight to touch my chest, nor do I lock out my elbows at the top. Lets just say that I'll win a form contest much quicker than I'll win a strength contest!

    Quote Originally Posted by spound
    As far as your lat goes, it is not too bad. I have the same thing, but mine is from me being a pitcher in high school so the lat on my throwing side is much larger. I would get that checked out by the doctor though ASAP if you are having pains. IT could get wayy worse. You may have a nerve impingement or something and may need some ART therapy or something. Where is the pain exactly?

    BTW, I am glad you are still posting here man. You make this board a better place. We can always use memebrs like that!
    I'll take a picture of the area later and have my wife put her finger on the specific area. For instance, If I were to attempt a lat pull down, the pain is located in the area where the very outer part of my lat meets my shoulder. When it's really flaring up on me, I have problems even washing my back with my left hand or putting on a jacket.

    Thank you sir!

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    Quote Originally Posted by mavsluva
    Oh yeah, see how much larger my right lat is versus my left lat in my new avatar? I've had some issues with some pain in my left lat/lower shoulder that's keeping me from training that area. It's painful enough to where I can't perform lat pull downs. I really hope that I don't have any structural damage in that area. I can do any and all pull exercises as long as my elbows are tucked in. But wide grip pulls....forget it.
    hey Mav...lookin over your thread. I was wondering if you right lat is just pushed out a little further due to some mild scoliosis. (I think many of us have it). it looks like it might give the impression that it is bigger when it really is not..what do you think?

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    Quote Originally Posted by ebjack
    hey Mav...lookin over your thread. I was wondering if you right lat is just pushed out a little further due to some mild scoliosis. (I think many of us have it). it looks like it might give the impression that it is bigger when it really is not..what do you think?
    I don't know. I go to a chiropractor ever so often and he's never mentioned anything like that. Good inquiry, though.

    I really think it's a result of being over used. From gymnastics (I used to be a gymnast) to weight lifting, it probably has become strained. I'm right handed so I'm naturally stronger on my right side. I think my lopsided strength has resulted in a muscle strain or something in that area. It never shows any inflammation or discoloration, so I doubt that there's any structural damage in there. But at the same time, I'm not a doctor.

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    i'm no doctor or chiro either....one day I'll have the balls to post some pics myself....I don't handle criticism (constructive or not) very well

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    lookin good mav

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    Lookin good man! Keep it up!

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    Looking great mate! well done!

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    Looking great mav ... is that your home gym? I'm jealous

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    Quote Originally Posted by y100adics
    Looking great mav ... is that your home gym? I'm jealous

    Yeah, I use it for my upper body work outs only. Leg days require a trip to my public gym.

    Thanks.

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    I was finally able to do some lat pull downs this week for the first time in several months. Zero lat/shoulder pain. Lats are very sore today!

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