New member, let me know what you think!

**Van Damme** · 04-18-2002, 06:52 PM

Here is a pic...keep in mind I've never done AS except a few weeks of Anavar, which didn't actually help me at all.
I'm 5'11", 178 lbs, 25 yrs old, bench about 285, and I've been training for about 6 yrs or so.

**Van Damme** · 04-18-2002, 06:59 PM

Here's another...

**DevilsDeity** · 04-18-2002, 07:00 PM

looks good welcome to the board

Big Show 23 · 04-18-2002, 07:04 PM

Looking good buddy.You look 20lbs heavier then what you said your weight is.You also have a very achievable look

**Van Damme** · 04-18-2002, 07:11 PM

Thanks...any suggestions if I were to do a cycle of AS? I would love to weigh 195-200 lean.
Thanks!

**murph** · 04-18-2002, 07:32 PM

nice size (naturally)....you will need to put up a few more after you juice, dude you'll be huge,....good luck w/ the cycle

**Van Damme** · 04-18-2002, 07:47 PM

This is a year+ old. I was a bit smaller here, but this is more of a full pic. Those top two are about my only recent ones. I'll try to get more (I've gained a bit of muscle since my top two pics I think)

**way2jact** · 04-18-2002, 08:38 PM

welcome bro.... nice pecs and stomach

**devilscabanaboy19** · 04-18-2002, 09:17 PM

Hell yeah man you look like you weigh more than 178, and 285lbs. on the bench is pretty damned impressive. Good work.

**A_Nice** · 04-18-2002, 09:27 PM

Looking good. Like the way the pecs and abs jump out

**Terinox** · 04-18-2002, 09:51 PM

Shit dude, you look AMAZING! Your chest looks fucken perfect, you got damn nice shape there, and it goes great with the abs. You've done a great job going natural bro, keep up the good work!!!!

**Canes4Ever** · 04-18-2002, 10:11 PM

Look great bro, nice chest development. Welcome to AR

**johan eriksson** · 04-19-2002, 06:23 AM

wow! thatÂ´s how a body should look like=)

**Kid Shred** · 04-19-2002, 06:32 AM

Lookin' lean and mean bro!! Keep it pumpin'!

**ironmike7000** · 04-19-2002, 06:35 AM

Your chest looks great. Nice lines.

**BathBeachBoy** · 04-19-2002, 06:56 AM

Awsome chest, What else can I say.....

Good luck to you...

BBB....(I'm Cool)......

**THE DON** · 04-19-2002, 07:44 AM

excellent work keep it up
seems u have very low b/f as well

**Dr.Evil** · 04-19-2002, 10:12 AM

for all you newbies out there this is an example of a physique that is ready to start an AS cycle. good work van damme.

btw, you guys should check out some photos of his wife!

**Grocho** · 04-19-2002, 10:37 AM

Looking good bro. Welcome to AR!

**Canes4Ever** · 04-19-2002, 11:43 AM

Originally posted by Dr.Evil
for all you newbies out there this is an example of a physique that is ready to start an AS cycle. good work van damme.

btw, you guys should check out some photos of his wife!

Dr. Evil if you can't achieve his look, are you saying maybe some folks shouldn't take AS cycles? (this is a serious question)

**Iron horse** · 04-19-2002, 11:50 AM

Im not Dr.Evil, but I think what he ment was that Van Damme trained seriously for years and attained a good base.

lets say someone was over weight. instead of moving right into steroids, they should form a good diet and good workout schedule. when they get into better shape and are smarter about their body because of experience then can take the next step.

**Canes4Ever** · 04-19-2002, 12:02 PM

Originally posted by Iron horse
Im not Dr.Evil, but I think what he ment was that Van Damme trained seriously for years and attained a good base.

lets say someone was over weight. instead of moving right into steroids, they should form a good diet and good workout schedule. when they get into better shape and are smarter about their body because of experience then can take the next step.

Okay I can buy that theory too. Sounds like what he meant I'm sure.

I will pose that thread today...I will ask that question.

**Van Damme** · 04-19-2002, 12:15 PM

Thanks guys. I'll keep you posted with my newest gains. I'm not sure whether I'm starting AS or not, but I have started up a sprinting program and implemented some heavier movements into my workout.

**Dr.Evil** · 04-19-2002, 12:29 PM

canes, my point was that people should try to get as close to their natural genetic potential as possible before hitting AS to minimize sides and maximize gains.

**jon** · 04-19-2002, 03:41 PM

Nice pecs, you look great

**A_Nice** · 04-19-2002, 03:50 PM

canes, my point was that people should try to get as close to their natural genetic potential as possible before hitting AS to minimize sides and maximize gains.

How do you know when you have reached your natural genetic potential? Thats the question. I know doing AS is NOT a shortcut to developing the body you want, but sometimes I wonder when I should start....

**CLWgymJOCK** · 04-19-2002, 07:23 PM

VD...you look GREAT! Without juice you have a HOT body...the genetics I wish I had. Thanks to gear, I can come close <wink>.

Question for everyone: Why doesnt people put more info in the profiles?

**Unity66** · 04-20-2002, 11:19 AM

welcome brother.......

Unity66

**FHSAA CHaMP** · 04-20-2002, 12:49 PM

Great work man!
What's your routine for your chest? How'd it look like before you started working out?

**PaPaPumP** · 04-20-2002, 09:03 PM

Looks AWESOME bro. for 178...you seriously look 190-200...that's amazing muscle fullness. Got some good genetics I see, use em.

**Van Damme** · 04-20-2002, 11:58 PM

I go pretty basic on my chest...
BB Bench, DB Incline, DB Bench, Fly Movement (Cable Cross Overs or Pec Deck), and sometimes I'll do some DB pullovers or swap a DB out for some DB Decline. I always try to put 110% into all my workouts, but chest has ALWAYS been my favorite to do. As for what it looked like to begin with, I was REALLY skinny out of high school. I ran track and cross country. I didn't really start "body building" until a few weeks into my freshman year of college. When I started, I worked all parts equally, but chest was simply the one that I was able to develop the best.

**theron** · 04-21-2002, 12:02 AM

The perfect lean fighting machine look bro!

**$uperman** · 04-23-2002, 10:05 PM

hey Van.... welcome to the board , you looking awesome bro. your chest is perfect , if i didnt know any better id say you have implants lol...

**Compaq** · 04-24-2002, 07:21 AM

Hey , Nice chest. I'v always tried very hard on my chest as you can see its really not that great as you guys. I know its all about incline and all. Give me some chest workouts you guys do to have a nice like that. I might play around with my workout a lil bit.

**eradikate** · 04-24-2002, 09:55 AM

what do you do for your chest?

**Van Damme** · 04-24-2002, 03:24 PM

BB Bench, DB Incline, DB Bench, Fly (either cable crossovers or Pec Deck). 3 sets each, usually 6-8 reps. Sometimes I'll sub in DB Decline for DB Bench, but only sometimes. Squeeze your chest during your reps!!! Do it once a week. I try to go to failure most of the time.

**Iron Brother 89** · 04-25-2002, 02:53 PM

Those pecs are awsome they are well developed and the abs look good to. Keep up the awsome work .

**freakout** · 08-13-2002, 07:35 PM

Your 6 years of hard work and natural bodybuilding pays off. You could be described to be well developed. Hope to hear more from u.

**Little Jonah** · 08-13-2002, 11:55 PM

wow your chest looks amazing man .. look like your the next calvin clien underwear model haha Welcome Bro and keep us posted

**Expendable** · 08-18-2002, 11:32 PM

awesome chest. See what happens when you do good form? KEEP IT UP!

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