16 weeks out

**bigol'legs** · 04-30-2009, 11:21 PM

ok i start cutting on monday.. so i had a guy at the gym take some pics. And it would have to be on leg day so i couldnt get much flexing there.

stats:
5'7"
219 lbs
13-15% bf ( just a rough guess)

Hoping to throw a few pics up every 2 weeks or so to keep a progress update

and it was a bad hair day

***FireGuy*** · 04-30-2009, 11:31 PM

Cant wait to watch the transformation take place.

**jbm** · 05-01-2009, 01:32 AM

good lookin there bro!

**Lightsout2184** · 05-01-2009, 01:52 AM

yeah i cant wait to see u get there. keep us updated on ur transformation

**NewMuscle83** · 05-02-2009, 11:08 PM

What are you planning on running? or is this a natural competition?

Btw, that looks pretty funny with your pants around your ankles haha

But seriously, good luck. I'll be watching.

**ronan the barbarian** · 05-03-2009, 04:48 AM

looking good.are you planning a comp?

**Lfs2shrt2bsml** · 05-03-2009, 03:01 PM

judging by the tread title i would say yes... unless he means 16 weeks till hannah montana is on tour..

**NewMuscle83** · 05-03-2009, 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by Lfs2shrt2bsml

judging by the tread title i would say yes... unless he means 16 weeks till hannah montana is on tour..

hahaha

**Alphatier** · 05-03-2009, 03:14 PM

bigol'legs.....indeed.

Curious to see this transformation.

Good Luck bro.

**beatango2008** · 05-03-2009, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by lean n' mean

bigol'legs.....indeed.

Curious to see this transformation.

Good Luck bro.

x2
your name suits you well bro lookin thick

**bigol'legs** · 05-03-2009, 10:57 PM

Ya 16 weeks out from comp. ands its a natural comp.

It was leg day and i didnt feel like bending over or bending my legs to take the sweats off hehe

**thebigguyy1** · 05-04-2009, 02:26 AM

You're starting out great.

By contest time I bet you'll be a force to be reckoned with!

Good luck and keep us posted!

Ron III---III

**dinny** · 05-04-2009, 11:10 AM

lookin good,keep up the hard work.

**xnotoriousx** · 05-04-2009, 12:17 PM

Looking thick right now. Can't wait to see the result. Keep the updates rolling.

**bigol'legs** · 05-14-2009, 11:32 PM

ok 14 weeks out now... 2 weeks of cutting and i feel great heres some more pics. Still getting my back posing down... kinda tough, i need another mirror, seems like I have the leg placing down and my calves... just gotta figure out how far back to bend and not to roll my shoulders

**dwahoski** · 05-15-2009, 08:30 PM

[QUOTE=bigol'leg thats my boy

**NewMuscle83** · 05-15-2009, 12:01 AM

Awesome progress so far man, and especially for natty. Good job, looks like you're on your way solid.

What kind of diet are you following? How is your training/cardio program?

**bigol'legs** · 05-15-2009, 08:23 AM

For the first 4 weeks my diet on training days is
2961 cals, 348 prot, 207 carbs, 85 fat
and off days i go 2021 cals, 278 prot, 90 carb, 55 fat

training split is

mon-chest/tri
tues- back/bi
wed- shoulder
thur- legs
fri- arms

cardio on training days on empty stomach (5g glut) for 45-1hr at low intens... between 130-150 BPM

**chitownhoker** · 05-15-2009, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by bigol'legs

For the first 4 weeks my diet on training days is
2961 cals, 348 prot, 207 carbs, 85 fat
and off days i go 2021 cals, 278 prot, 90 carb, 55 fat

training split is

mon-chest/tri
tues- back/bi
wed- shoulder
thur- legs
fri- arms

cardio on training days on empty stomach (5g glut) for 45-1hr at low intens... between 130-150 BPM

so you work out 5 days in a row than take two days off? why don't you try and split it up a little more, especially the cardio. I just don't see the benefits in taking the whole weekend off. But thats just me, good luck man!

oh this your first one or have you done one before?

***FireGuy*** · 05-15-2009, 07:31 PM

Good news, getting leaner. Bad news, you are correct, the back lat spread isnt looking good. It looks like your hands are too far forward and you seem to be rounding your back instead of flaring it outwards.

**bigol'legs** · 05-15-2009, 11:41 PM

Ill throw in a cardio only day on sunday also to keep the fire burning... but my cals on that day are the same as a "off day"

No ive done 3 previous comps and in 2 ive placed overall.

Did a couple measurements today

arms are at 19 inches even
quads are 28.5
calves 17 (trying to get them up to 18 atleast)

and fireguy i think i can help it out by pressing my shoulders back into the pose... seems like im hunching over into it, I do have a buddy moving back into my area next month and hes done some personal training routines and posing and he said hell give me a hand

***FireGuy*** · 05-18-2009, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by bigol'legs

Ill throw in a cardio only day on sunday also to keep the fire burning... but my cals on that day are the same as a "off day"

No ive done 3 previous comps and in 2 ive placed overall.

Did a couple measurements today

arms are at 19 inches even
quads are 28.5
calves 17 (trying to get them up to 18 atleast)

and fireguy i think i can help it out by pressing my shoulders back into the pose... seems like im hunching over into it, I do have a buddy moving back into my area next month and hes done some personal training routines and posing and he said hell give me a hand

I think just moving your hands back and placing your thumbs on your rear flank area above the kidney will keep you from rolling the shoulders forward as well. Glad to hear you have someone to work with. Getting pics is a great way to critique what looks best.

**Narkissos** · 06-01-2009, 11:12 AM

Originally Posted by chitownhoker

so you work out 5 days in a row than take two days off? why don't you try and split it up a little more, especially the cardio. I just don't see the benefits in taking the whole weekend off.

You do realize he has over 12 weeks to go right?

Originally Posted by bigol'legs

Ill throw in a cardio only day on sunday also to keep the fire burning

That makes no sense at all mate.

If you toss in a 6th day of activity at 12+ weeks out... what will you manipulate later when you stagnate?

The most I would've done would've to add a small amount of pwo cardio... rather than another cardio day.

Overall, not a bad look.

The poses need work.

Looks like you don't pose regularly...and, when you do, you do it in a mirror.

I'd suggest that you add a posing session at the end of your work-outs at this point. Posing while you have a pump will help you to make better contact with your musculature.

This'll translate into better muscle recruitment on the long-term, where posing is concerned.

Additionally, your posture needs work... I think this is my primary problem with your posing.

Good luck mate.

-CNS

**Lightsout2184** · 05-18-2009, 02:55 PM

looking good great progress so far

**bass** · 05-29-2009, 08:59 AM

congratulations, great progress...

**bigol'legs** · 05-31-2009, 01:12 PM

next set 2 weeks later, sitting at 199 lbs right here

**wanabeMASSIVE!** · 05-31-2009, 02:38 PM

Holy shit, great progress keep it up, i will follow the thread!

Goodluck!

**Lightsout2184** · 05-31-2009, 02:57 PM

great job bro. keep working hard

**Tigershark** · 05-31-2009, 03:16 PM

Looking good bro. Keep it up.

**youngerlion** · 05-31-2009, 04:44 PM

nice job man. much props. your legs look awesome. good luck at comp. My chest is very similar in build too yours. I work so hard but that bird just doesnt want to fly like i want her too.

***FireGuy*** · 05-31-2009, 09:12 PM

Coming down nicely....now for my one posing critique. Your elbows look too high on your front double bi, making your nice wide back look narrow. Try dropping them some and see how you like that look. Back lat spread looks much better.

**bakie** · 06-01-2009, 06:50 PM

Beastin it man... Good luck to you.

**Navy-boi-kai** · 06-07-2009, 12:57 AM

i think your doing a good job on cutting. Be careful not to cut to fast. Overall you conditioning looks great. Work on your back pose. Legs look good.

***FireGuy*** · 06-23-2009, 07:04 PM

Bump for an update.

**pnm** · 06-23-2009, 11:02 PM

bump

**bigol'legs** · 07-13-2009, 02:32 PM

update:

the guy taking the pics.... is SLACKING!! lol

had someone take a pic at the gym for me... this was last monday.

As of today im 27 days out and weighing 188 lbs.