before pics

**PotentialPhreak** · 02-19-2006, 08:21 AM

Here are some pics from about a month ago. Gained about 10lbs since and the plan is to cut till april using diet and HIIT for cardio. The goals for april are to get down to about 190-200 or single digit BF%, and increase bench to 300+

my take on the pics:

- chest is obviously a week point, but that is the main target of my current routine.

- my best feature muscle-wise, IMO, would be my shoulders. They measure at 25.25" across, and I lift 90lbs for arnold presses and shrug 405lbs.

so, bring on the comments!

**BeerBaron** · 02-19-2006, 10:38 AM

what your cutting diet look like?

**Grudge Keeper** · 02-19-2006, 10:55 AM

what is your bench now?

**diezell** · 02-19-2006, 11:58 AM

def a good start, stick with a good diet and heavy weights and youll be a monster in no time

**chest6** · 02-19-2006, 04:03 PM

Get that diet in check and you'll be fine. Good luck

**Myka** · 02-19-2006, 04:07 PM

looks like youve got potential to do well...got legs?...Legs will be the most important in your goals...

**HULKBOY** · 02-19-2006, 08:01 PM

i agree hit those legs hard..dont wanna end up w/chicken legs oh and good luck man

**PotentialPhreak** · 02-20-2006, 04:40 AM

Originally Posted by BeerBaron

what your cutting diet look like?

Diet isn't too specific. I eat once every 2 hours, small portions. I have a shake and dry cereal before I hit the gym in the AM. I hit the weights hard (week 2 of a 5x5 currently) then head to cardio for 40 mins of HIIT. Postworkout meal is usually eggs (1 whole, 4 whites) and extra lean turkey breast on multigrain toast.
The rest is sorta whatever I have lying around, or in the case of meals while at the U, I'll hit up the food court for some fresh fruit or veggies (usually apples, banana, celery, brocolli). Pasta is a staple for dinner in this house. Whole wheat pasta and home made sauce made with diced tomatos and other veggies that I have lying around.
Supplement wise, the only thing I'm currently taking is a thermogenic supplement. Nothing too fancy, believe its called Get Ripped XP.

I don't usually need to pay too much attention to dieting as it's always been easier for me; I was diagnosed with ADD at 8yrs old and have been on amphetamines ever since. Currently I'm taking Dexedrine, which besides its uses for ADD, is also prescribed for medical weightloss treatments (in other words, some side effects are welcome in my mind).

Originally Posted by Grudge Keeper

what is your bench now?

As of last night I'm sitting at 275x3, but I think I can go way higher. The thing I messed up on was that since I have 3 exams this week and not alot of gym time, I stupidly tried to hit shoulders, back/bi's, and then chest/tri's in a row (the first 2 were within 24 hrs of each other).

I know, not the smartest move.

But next week we'll see for sure. Before the current routine I was putting up 240x12, so I'm pretty sure I can go higher than 275.

Originally Posted by NewKid

got legs?...Legs will be the most important in your goals...

Yeah I got legs. Unfortunately the pics I took of them went with the rest of my old computer when I got this one. These pics are ones my girlfriend kept on her computer (I got lucky).

First chance I get I'll put some up. Quads aren't too developed, but they measure 26" and I hit 765 on leg press. Leg curl is at 210.

I'm pretty sure I got all the Q's.

*waits quite impatiently for more comments and critiques on the diet*

**Mealticket** · 02-20-2006, 09:21 AM

i want to see the wheels...........and the tape measure saying 26"

**goalseeker** · 02-20-2006, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by PotentialPhreak

Diet isn't too specific. I don't usually need to pay too much attention to dieting as it's always been easier for me; *

Diet is extremely important bro....Number one in my books...
Get your diet in check and watch yourself grow!!
good luck!!

**PotentialPhreak** · 02-20-2006, 10:18 AM

Damn camera phones...you have any idea how difficult it is to take pics of your own legs, making sure the pic is right side up, gets the whole leg in the pic AND is clear enough to read an effing tape measure?!

Here they are. I have never done any major work on my quads, but my current routine is set for 6 weeks and incorporates front squats. I've never done squats before, but after reading up I'm under the impression that they are the best for mass gains in legs. So lets hope.

**PotentialPhreak** · 02-20-2006, 10:24 AM

Hopefully I can get a good set of pics soon. I haven't hit legs in over 2 weeks, so they aren't too impressive here. Some time either this week or next I'll get in a leg day and get some picks while pumped.

bring on the criticism. I want it all, especially what you think needs improvement and possibly how to get it.

**goalseeker** · 02-20-2006, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by PotentialPhreak

shrug 405lbs.

405? For how many reps bro?

**PotentialPhreak** · 02-20-2006, 11:50 AM

i got out 4 w/proper form and another 2 that I had to cheat a little on

**PotentialPhreak** · 02-20-2006, 03:46 PM

*mumbles under breath*

....356 views and only 13 replies.....

hmmm.....i know that people that have already posted are probably looking at it again, but I'm sure that they are not the only ppl looking at this thread.

It's ok with me if you guys post a reply that is similar to something that was already said by another member you know. All I want is comments. I want to know what ppl think, where can I improve? I know that when I look at a thread I usually have an opinion on what has been said or what I saw.

**goalseeker** · 02-20-2006, 04:27 PM

Dont worry....be patient bro.....

**PotentialPhreak** · 02-20-2006, 10:45 PM

yeah i know, i'm just incredibly impatient

**Myka** · 02-20-2006, 10:47 PM

Patience is the key to endless progression...

**goalseeker** · 02-20-2006, 11:08 PM

Im on week 6.5 of 1000/wk test and 750/wk deca with nothing yet... tell me about patience... lol

**PotentialPhreak** · 02-20-2006, 11:55 PM

Originally Posted by NewKid

Patience is the key to endless progression...

lol, yeah yeah. i know

**Myka** · 02-20-2006, 11:59 PM

Originally Posted by goalseeker

Im on week 6.5 of 1000/wk test and 750/wk deca with nothing yet... tell me about patience... lol

do you have a "members cycle results"?...that be a lot o test...

**goalseeker** · 02-21-2006, 12:43 AM

Originally Posted by NewKid

do you have a "members cycle results"?...that be a lot o test...

I got referred to my source by a couple bro's on this site... They said they were using the gear and its great stuff..But somehow I think my body is getting immune to it.. call me silly, I know.. But I ran the drol I got at 100ed, then by the time the 3rd and 4th week rolled around, I was at 200mg/ed. still nothing.. Then he sent me out another bottle for free, and Im on day 5 of that, running it 100-150ed. Im gonna give it another few days. I figured by the 6th week, at these doses of test and deca I would see something. anything. but no. I even did some simple checks for purity. No lab or anything, but still....Mind you, the cycle of sust I ran last summer took me 7 weeks to feel gains...I cant believe how long it takes some of us...
Anyways, sorry for babblin.. but Im not giving up yet.. And workin hard to keep going though. Keepin the diet in check, still lifting hard... Its tough...

**PotentialPhreak** · 02-21-2006, 12:48 AM

GL with the cycle man. hopefully you see some gains soon. Tough it out bro

**goalseeker** · 02-21-2006, 01:05 AM

yeah thanks.. you too bro.. you got a good base for starters, and have a great opportunity to get huge!!!

**PotentialPhreak** · 02-21-2006, 01:15 AM

that is the goal man, that is the goal

lol....why i repeat myself, i have no idea

**palumbo** · 02-21-2006, 03:14 AM

is that arnold presses with 90lb dumbells?

**palumbo** · 02-21-2006, 03:15 AM

all of us not sleeping ontarians lol

**PotentialPhreak** · 02-21-2006, 03:16 AM

yep. arnold presses w/90lb DB.

Only 5 reps mind you as I'm doing a 5x5 routine

**palumbo** · 02-21-2006, 03:18 AM

thats some serious ass weight i would be careful with ur shoulders might do some serious damage i didnt think they were an exercise meant to go so low reps but hey to each there own

**PotentialPhreak** · 02-21-2006, 03:24 AM

I have a spotter that I workout with who lifts just around the same weight as me. makes life easier, he makes sure that the weights avoid moving too far forward or too far back.

but thanks for the warning. I was looking to switch it to a more "advanced" exercise. and suggestions to what could replace arnold presses in my routine?

**palumbo** · 02-21-2006, 03:26 AM

i always used arnold for more of a shaping exercise and saved my normal presses or clean and press for the fronts

**PotentialPhreak** · 02-21-2006, 04:04 AM

I was under the impression that, as well as hitting delts, arnold's were also useful in hitting the traps at the same time. Any validity to this?

**palumbo** · 02-21-2006, 04:22 AM

see i was under the impresssion and what i feeel when i do them is maining front delts and some side delts

**PotentialPhreak** · 02-21-2006, 04:23 AM

hmmmm...well hopefully someone other than us might decide to wake their asses up soo so we can get more opinions, lol

**WHOADY4SHOADY** · 02-21-2006, 04:56 AM

opens eyes......... hey look its a new post from an incredibly impatient member. J/K. You look good bro, I would say that your shoulders over power your arms, and your legs are looking good. I would also say to lay off the 90lb arnold presses, but thats just my opinion. Since your doing a 5x5 routine, this would be the perfect time to switch your main shoulder excersise to push presses. They are perfect for that rep range, and really pack on the mass. Good luck with whatever you choose.