[Berzerker]

After a loooong layoff of training I have recently begun my way back to being fit. When I last worked out I was in awesome shape about 25lbs heavier all muscle than I am now. Reason I stopped working out was due to a car accident. I started very light with high reps just to get my muscles back into training mode. Have recently begun actual decent lifting weight.

Anyone else take a long layoff?? Year or more and then get back into it? I seem to be gaining strength and size pretty quick just wondering when the plateau will come.

Berz out.

[SizzleChest]

you're on the right track with the low weight, high reps. there is an anatomical adaptation phase that is usually 2-3 months for new weight room users, probably not this long for you. after 1-2 months you should be able to increase weights/decrease reps if this is part of your goals.

[Berzerker]

Oh it is for sure.. I plan to get jacked again lol. I hate looking down the rack at the weight I was lifting before and not being able to lift it now lol its a total mind fuck. Its been 1 month since I started lifting again and the change in my body already is awesome... I wish it would keep up the transformation at this pace but alas I know it will slow down soon. I plan on doing a Heavy week next week and I will see how the muscles react...

Berz out.

[JDQuikSIR]

hey berz give ma a shout sometime...we'll train sometime

[Berzerker]

Yea for sure bud.. you saw me before ;) damn I need to get that way again lol. I'll call you when I'm in town.

Berz out.

[JDQuikSIR]

yea u got my number...hear from you then...

[Berzerker]

Update: After 1 month of high rep low weight lifting I have started lifting heavy again.

My starting weight was an out of shape soft 193... Last night I was 199 with a huge change in body shape already. Keep in mind I have not been training for size yet so the next month of bulk training should be interesting.

So all in all... Muscle Memory is NOT a myth and its doing wonders for the body!

Berz out.

[SizzleChest]

what sort of supplements have you been taking?

[Meowjin]

Same thing here bro. Got in accident and was unable to workout for 5 months. I'm just back to hitting the gym now. Except i gained about 30 pounds.

[Berzerker]

No supplements at all and eating like shit. I figured the whole supplement and diet thing could wait until I was ready to start bulking. The last week has been eating right and I will start taking supplements soon. If I have been making this much progress without really trying... I can't wait.

Berz out.

[Berzerker]

Same thing here bro. Got in accident and was unable to workout for 5 months. I'm just back to hitting the gym now. Except i gained about 30 pounds.


Yea I go the other way... I lose weight at get all skinny when not working out lol. I am a hard hard gainer though.

Berz out.

[RRxtar]

i took 2 months off thru the summer and i was planning on just taking it sorta easy for the first couple weeks but my first week back i was feeling good and i actually lifted MORE than where i plateaued previously in one or two exercises.

granted 2 months isnt all that long of a time, but i lost weight on the scale and lost a fair bit of size by looking in the mirror.

[Berzerker]

Broke the 200lb mark again. I did some research and found that 2lbs muscle weight gain per week is about the most you can realistically gain without "enhancements"

I'm averaging about 1-1.5lbs per week so my conclusion is ... Muscle Memory FTW!! Starting eating right and tomorrow going to buying some Myoplex or the like for meal replacement while I'm working.

Berz out.

[RacePace]

Don't expect that to continue though after about a month or so.

[hear-it-first]

Just about to finish my whey protein.. what's Myoplex compared to the whey protein shakes?

[Berzerker]

Myoplex is a full meal replacement containing carbs, protein, and vitamins. Whey is just protein and usually needs to be mixed with a carb or fruits in order for it to be a true meal replacement. If you like Whey keep using it and all you need to do is toss in some oatmeal to make it a very good "meal".

Illuminate - Yea I'm just going to ride this out and continue to feed my body as well I can and hopefully it will reward me. Its been almost 7 weeks now with 2 weeks of heavy lifting and 1 week of proper diet. I am curious to see when the plateau will come as it innevitably does lol.

Berz out.

[SR604]

where do you get myoplex is it expensive?

[JDQuikSIR]

Myoplex is a full meal replacement containing carbs, protein, and vitamins. Whey is just protein and usually needs to be mixed with a carb or fruits in order for it to be a true meal replacement. If you like Whey keep using it and all you need to do is toss in some oatmeal to make it a very good "meal".

Illuminate - Yea I'm just going to ride this out and continue to feed my body as well I can and hopefully it will reward me. Its been almost 7 weeks now with 2 weeks of heavy lifting and 1 week of proper diet. I am curious to see when the plateau will come as it innevitably does lol.

Berz out.
get adequate rest...proper nutrition, and a change in workouts will keep you from plateau'ing ...i've been gaining roughly 5.2lbs a week in the past 4 weeks, been training pretty hard, like I said, give me a shout and we'll go throw around some weights...

[Berzerker]

Just an update.... I'm now back up to 210lbs. I look a little thick right now around the midsection from bulking (still have abs just don't look "skinny") and my strength is pretty much where it was when I left off. The gym, if you can call it that, I have been using is extremely lacking. I use the hotel "gym" and that consists of dumbells up to 30lbs and a universal machine that works half the time and binds on the weights the other half lol. I went to my local gym with Care and that's my basis for comparison on strength. I was actually surprised at the amount I could lift. There is no way to gauge how much your actually pushing on that universal machine lol. Going to have to bite the bullet and actually start paying for gym time while in Kelowna. Once I hit 215lbs I will start trying to lean out a tad.

Happy Lifting!

Berz out.

[RacePace]

lol I can never imagine myself going to a hotel gym for more than a day

[Berzerker]

When its 15 steps from your room... its hard not to haha.

Berz out.

[TripleXXX]

Just an update.... I'm now back up to 210lbs. I look a little thick right now around the midsection from bulking (still have abs just don't look "skinny") and my strength is pretty much where it was when I left off. The gym, if you can call it that, I have been using is extremely lacking. I use the hotel "gym" and that consists of dumbells up to 30lbs and a universal machine that works half the time and binds on the weights the other half lol. I went to my local gym with Care and that's my basis for comparison on strength. I was actually surprised at the amount I could lift. There is no way to gauge how much your actually pushing on that universal machine lol. Going to have to bite the bullet and actually start paying for gym time while in Kelowna. Once I hit 215lbs I will start trying to lean out a tad.

Happy Lifting!

Berz out.

215's over weight, how tall are you?

[Berzerker]

It's funny that you would say I'm overweight and THEN ask how tall I am. I'm 6'3" and what is overweight and where are you getting your information? The Wii Fit Body mass index lol? Yea I'm heavier than the average person my size but I'm also a lot more muscular than most people my height.

Berz out.

[RacePace]

nah, that's not overweight, I'm 6'0 190 and skinny as hell (for a weight lifter)

[abinga]

BMI cannot measure lean muscle mass so you cannot assume someone is overweight.

[6thGear.]

6'3 215 isn't overweight, especially if your hitting the gym.

6'0 190 isn't skinny as hell. Well, unless you have heavy bones or something. most hockey players that are 6'0 is usually 190 - 200 lbs.

[Berzerker]

BMI cannot measure lean muscle mass so you cannot assume someone is overweight.


Exactly what I was trying to say :D

Berz out.

[Berzerker]

Another update.... I weighed 213lbs today and pressed 100lb dumbells for a set on the bench. That's almost where I was when I got in my car accident 2 years ago. 4 months is coming up I will post up all my max's then for a comparison :D

Berz out.

[Berzerker]

Dunno of this will work but...

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=6671146&l=4be6f4627b&id=522510553


Thats where I'm at right now.

Berz out.

[RacePace]

you are pretty damn big, you should work on your traps because your shoulders look very level. if you pumped up your traps you'd look monsterous

[Berzerker]

Funny you should mention that... I don't work my traps... ever.. I mean ever. Lol I don't want to look like Batista. I should throw some in though so I get a little bit more of a neck... I've been meaning to I just forget :(

Berz out.

[hal0g0dv2]

Funny you should mention that... I don't work my traps... ever.. I mean ever. Lol I don't want to look like Batista. I should throw some in though so I get a little bit more of a neck... I've been meaning to I just forget :(

Berz out.

barbell shrugs man those are money
my traps touch my ears lol

[BlackV62K2]

barbell shrugs man those are money
my traps touch my ears lol

That's gross man lol. I'm like Berz, I hardly ever work my traps.

[Meowjin]

i have a big chest and big traps and wide shoulders but small arms :(

[hal0g0dv2]

i have a big chest and big traps and wide shoulders but small arms :(

kill the tricep

[Meowjin]

nah im cutting calories right now and shedding fat.

[Berzerker]

Did traps yesterday on my shoulder day... now I hurt lol. Was shrugging 2 plates a side for 12 reps figure I'll ease my way into working them.

Whenever I see a clown at the gym it just keeps me more motivated to work out and do it properly. Gotta love those guys that see you working out and try to look cool by putting to much weight on and doing quarter reps lol. Next time I see him I'm gonna say something like "Who are trying to impress? Why not drop the weight enough that you can actully do a full complete rep bud?" Wonder what he will say haha.

Berz out.

[hal0g0dv2]

Did traps yesterday on my shoulder day... now I hurt lol. Was shrugging 2 plates a side for 12 reps figure I'll ease my way into working them.

Whenever I see a clown at the gym it just keeps me more motivated to work out and do it properly. Gotta love those guys that see you working out and try to look cool by putting to much weight on and doing quarter reps lol. Next time I see him I'm gonna say something like "Who are trying to impress? Why not drop the weight enough that you can actully do a full complete rep bud?" Wonder what he will say haha.

Berz out.

ya those guys are clowns man, not to mention u look like a god dam fool

[hal0g0dv2]

nah im cutting calories right now and shedding fat.

u said u have small arms? building your triceps will make then a lot bigger

[SizzleChest]

Did traps yesterday on my shoulder day... now I hurt lol. Was shrugging 2 plates a side for 12 reps figure I'll ease my way into working them.

Whenever I see a clown at the gym it just keeps me more motivated to work out and do it properly. Gotta love those guys that see you working out and try to look cool by putting to much weight on and doing quarter reps lol. Next time I see him I'm gonna say something like "Who are trying to impress? Why not drop the weight enough that you can actully do a full complete rep bud?" Wonder what he will say haha.

Berz out.

you've basically described every high school boy at any gym right there.

[Meowjin]

I have to agree its one thing I hate about going to the gym, and usually I don't critique someone elses workout but you usually have the younger guys come in and using one of those machines with a shit load of weight and doing a quarter rep and making funny noises.

[hal0g0dv2]

I have to agree its one thing I hate about going to the gym, and usually I don't critique someone elses workout but you usually have the younger guys come in and using one of those machines with a shit load of weight and doing a quarter rep and making funny noises.

ya man, i don't even bother asking if they are done, i just take it. they just sit there on the i phone or black berry like come on

[Berzerker]

There was a youngin (18-20) at the gym today you can tell he just started. He was benching 25lb dumbells using great form and I was keeping an eye on him.. he was getting tired so I jumped in and gave him a spot. After I told him he was using great form and that you don't usually see young guys like him doing full reps and proper technique. He said thanks and seemed happy with the compliment. Hopefully that set the seed to do things right from here on out.

Sometimes those douchebags make it hard to work out as they are such a rediculous distraction.

Berz out.

[hal0g0dv2]

There was a youngin (18-20) at the gym today you can tell he just started. He was benching 25lb dumbells using great form and I was keeping an eye on him.. he was getting tired so I jumped in and gave him a spot. After I told him he was using great form and that you don't usually see young guys like him doing full reps and proper technique. He said thanks and seemed happy with the compliment. Hopefully that set the seed to do things right from here on out.

Sometimes those douchebags make it hard to work out as they are such a rediculous distraction.

Berz out.

nice man, down the road u prob helped him out lots, sometimes i will go up to kids that have shitty technique just cause i am being nice and all. but i mean we all started somewhere right

[Berzerker]

Yea exactly it helped that he wasn't with a group of friends having a whosthebiggerdouche contest. I guess its the way you approach things its hard not to sound like a know-it-all when trying to give advice.

Berz out.

[BlackV62K2]

Fuck I hate guys that work out in huge groups (3+ ppl). They take forever with machines and then stand around and chat inbetween sets. Also hate fucks that dont re-rack their weights. Then you have to hunt around for the DBs.

[Berzerker]

Just an update as I haven't in awhile.

Now weighing 215lbs. I wasn't doing barbell on the bench but have since started in the last month and have been impressed with my weight I lift (repping 2 plates 5 times no spot) My dumbell bench is at 100-105lbs depending on energy level. Shoulder Pressing 70-80lbs depending on energy level (throwing some shrugs in there too for good measure)Unfortunatly I think I have reached my potential with the diet ( I use that word loosely) I am on as I don't eat nearly as well as I need to. I don't get to the gym as often as need to work as many muscles as I would like (legs and and I skip back when I have to choose) so I need to figure out something if I want to grow. I'm "trying" to figure out how I can eat better but a lack of a kitchen sucks ass.

Keep on Liftin' guys.

Berz out.

[Berzerker]

Fucking hell.... Still at 215lbs lifting the same weights for about 3 weeks now. I've started mixing up the workouts trying to confuse the muscles but meh seems like nothing is working. This is def. a plateau I need to break. Gonna pick up some weight gainer and see if that can help kick start me again. I don't wanna get water retention right now though as summer is here but we will see how it goes.

Berz out.

[RacePace]

are you increasing the amount of real food you eat as well?

[Berzerker]

Yea I actually starting eating healthy... staying away from Junk food like McPukes and instead eating Subway and deli foods as much as possible. Thats why I think a gainer might do me some good... just get some more calories into me more often.

Berz out.

[SkinnyPupp]

Yea I actually starting eating healthy... staying away from Junk food like McPukes and instead eating Subway and deli foods as much as possible. Thats why I think a gainer might do me some good... just get some more calories into me more often.

Berz out.
Nothing wrong with McDonalds, and in fact if you're eating buns, they are way better than Subway. Subway will just stuff you with useless bread, at least at McD's you can get a good amount of meat.

[Berzerker]

Well my McMeal usually consists of 10 nuggets, large fries, junior McChicken and a pop. Can't be all that healthy lol.

Berz out.

[RRxtar]

pass on the fries, add a grilled chicken snack wrap. pass on the pop, add a water.

[Berzerker]

Yea I usually don't even drink the pop but its free basically with a "meal"

Berz out.

[6thGear.]

I'll second the grilled chicken wraps. It's a decent snack on the go. At least it looks and tastes like real chicken.

[RRxtar]

i spent abit of time on mcdonalds nutrition calculator and the grilled chicken snack wrap is the closes thing to healthy they have.

[SkinnyPupp]

Well my McMeal usually consists of 10 nuggets, large fries, junior McChicken and a pop. Can't be all that healthy lol.

Berz out.
Yeah that's not very healthy. Instead, try a double quarter pounder, lose half the bun, chicken nuggets (or 'chicken selects' whatever), diet pop or water. Lots of protein, fat, and little carbs. That will help you GROW!

[hal0g0dv2]

Yeah that's not very healthy. Instead, try a double quarter pounder, lose half the bun, chicken nuggets (or 'chicken selects' whatever), diet pop or water. Lots of protein, fat, and little carbs. That will help you GROW!

all this talk about mick dicks makes me want it have not had it in years
fuckkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[SkinnyPupp]

Nothing wrong with McDonald's if you're not cutting weight, as long as you use your brain. Leave out the fries, ditch half the bun, and it's awesome :)

[goo3]

^

What are your thoughts on sodium?

[SkinnyPupp]

I don't think it's a problem, as long as you are not eating there 8 times a day, only drinking diet coke.

[hal0g0dv2]

no point in making a new thread but
this guy is nuts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wh-ikyBAQr8

[kAzE-]

Shiet.... more and more powerlifters moving away from the fat look.

[SkinnyPupp]

^ and into the steroids + HGH look

[BlackV62K2]

LOL McDicks as bulking food??? Goodluck trying to keep the fat down. I just load up on carbs from chicken breast, pasta, rice and of course oats. Buy a box of chicken breast from Costco and grill them @ home. I would avoid the pop as well. A good weight gainer on the side for those days when you cant get your calories in.

[hal0g0dv2]

LOL McDicks as bulking food??? Goodluck trying to keep the fat down. I just load up on carbs from chicken breast, pasta, rice and of course oats. Buy a box of chicken breast from Costco and grill them @ home. I would avoid the pop as well. A good weight gainer on the side for those days when you cant get your calories in.

yeah, u can get pretty good deals on those boxes of chicken breasts
yummmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[SkinnyPupp]

LOL McDicks as bulking food??? Goodluck trying to keep the fat down. I just load up on carbs from chicken breast, pasta, rice and of course oats. Buy a box of chicken breast from Costco and grill them @ home. I would avoid the pop as well. A good weight gainer on the side for those days when you cant get your calories in.
Why the fuck would you want to keep fat down? Keep fat up! Keep protein up! Keep calories up! It's the carbs (from starch and grains) that you want to keep down.

Chicken breasts? You might as well eat paper. Go buy a whole chicken, or even just chicken thighs with the skin on. Tastes MUCH better than breasts, and provides more good calories and healthy fat.

Eating a bunch of fat-free garbage, then gorging on carbohydrate-and-garbage-fat-soaked "weight gainer" is just about the stupidest advice I can imagine someone giving for someone trying to bulk up.

[Meowjin]

eat pita's or go home.

I eat alot of chicken breasts but then again im cutting... i'm down to 235, down from 260. Didn't relize how fat I got till I came back from nam. >>CHEER<<

My diet isn't even superstrict, I gorged on a cupcake yesterday, and I eat some questionable things sometimes, like a piece of chocolate.


I figure 30 more pounds to go.

Gotta disagree on the whole wheat bread thing though, nothing wrong with complex carbs, even if you are cutting. I've lost weight the first time eatting at subway and eating at home making turkey sandwhiches.

[SkinnyPupp]

It all depends on what your goals are, and how significantly you want to accomplish them. You can lose weight simply by moving more and eating less. Or you can lot a LOT more weight by having a structured 5-day workout plan including a lot of weight lifting and short cardio, with the perfect no-grain, high protein, moderate fat diet that has just the right amount of calories.

Grains/Starches are still evil, and will significantly slow down your weight loss. But it's not to say that they will completely reverse your efforts. They should really be cut out of any eating plan, whether cutting, bulking, or everything in between. But that's a whole other can o' worms ;)

[BlackV62K2]

Why the fuck would you want to keep fat down? Keep fat up! Keep protein up! Keep calories up! It's the carbs (from starch and grains) that you want to keep down.

Chicken breasts? You might as well eat paper. Go buy a whole chicken, or even just chicken thighs with the skin on. Tastes MUCH better than breasts, and provides more good calories and healthy fat.

Eating a bunch of fat-free garbage, then gorging on carbohydrate-and-garbage-fat-soaked "weight gainer" is just about the stupidest advice I can imagine someone giving for someone trying to bulk up.

Wtf....this is the recommended ratio for bulking carbs/protien/fat = 40/40/20 or 50/30/20.....at least people on bodybuilding.com. Sure you'll gain weight with just fatty foods.....but good weight though? I mean, I get my share of fats too but from milk and eggs.

[SkinnyPupp]

Wtf....this is the recommended ratio for bulking carbs/protien/fat = 40/40/20 or 50/30/20.....at least people on bodybuilding.com. Sure you'll gain weight with just fatty foods.....but good weight though? I mean, I get my share of fats too but from milk and eggs.
That's because you are thinking the old, ignorant way: that eating fat is what makes people fat. That is an outdated notion, and the reason why those ratios are being replaced. Instead of the "zone", you should be considering where your carbs come from. If you do that, your body will be in excellent shape - cholesterol will be better, you will be leaner, stronger, and full of energy all day long.

[Meowjin]

It all depends on what your goals are, and how significantly you want to accomplish them. You can lose weight simply by moving more and eating less. Or you can lot a LOT more weight by having a structured 5-day workout plan including a lot of weight lifting and short cardio, with the perfect no-grain, high protein, moderate fat diet that has just the right amount of calories.

Grains/Starches are still evil, and will significantly slow down your weight loss. But it's not to say that they will completely reverse your efforts. They should really be cut out of any eating plan, whether cutting, bulking, or everything in between. But that's a whole other can o' worms ;)

I lost 80 pounds in 5 months doing what I did before (eating whole wheat pasta's and eating subway sandwhichs) granted I became one skinny fuck and im retaining alot of muscle mass right now.

I did eat less carbs though, and i hit the gym alot.

[hal0g0dv2]

Wtf....this is the recommended ratio for bulking carbs/protien/fat = 40/40/20 or 50/30/20.....at least people on bodybuilding.com. Sure you'll gain weight with just fatty foods.....but good weight though? I mean, I get my share of fats too but from milk and eggs.

that site is garbage

[Berzerker]

My whole issue is I don't have a kitchen... so I HAVE to eat out 90% of the time.

Berz out.

[gdhillon]

well im new to RS............i figured i post here cuz i like working out...anywayz im 17 140lbs..and about i unno 5'11........when i go to the gym i dont like doing heavy weights, instead i do like a triangle high reps low weight to low reps high weight like 1st set 10 reps..2nd 8 reps....water break...3rd 6 reps...and 4th 4 reps...........me and my bro are like 5 years apart and he 'got' my dads build so he can bulk pretty good.......i on the other gt my moms...but its good in the way that i look more cut than my brother. Anywayz what i was going to say is i do the same exercises as my brother, just alot lower weight and full movements, unless im doing 21's :P...but ya Berz ur pretty big dude.........wen i down to van we should have a RS workout/meet at the y haha

[hal0g0dv2]

My whole issue is I don't have a kitchen... so I HAVE to eat out 90% of the time.

Berz out.

w0w dude, not kitchen shit
that must be fucking hard and pricey

[Berzerker]

Yea exactly. Company gives me per diem for food so its not out of pocket but it's a pain in the ass for sure.

I was sick as fuck all week, vacating out of all orifaces on a regular basis. I didn't eat food for over 2 days straight at one point. Fever of 102.5 it was a rough week.


Someone posted a while back wondering if I was eating enough... the answer to that is NO I'm an idiot. I didn't increase my food intake to compensate for my growth. I was eating the same thing I was eating when I was 190 and growing. I haven't increased my diet to feed the additional 30lbs of muscle I've added. Well I've rectified that over the past 2 weeks (as much as possible with being sick last week but still eating tons) so we will see how that works out.

Berz out.

[hal0g0dv2]

for all your squatters out there
sick video

http://www.tmuscle.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/death_squat

[Berzerker]

Its official... I need new clothes. I've grown out of most of my shirts. Yay and Gay at the same time cuz I like my shirts lol.

Still at godamn 215lbs though. Juice time maybe?

Berz out.

[hal0g0dv2]

Its official... I need new clothes. I've grown out of most of my shirts. Yay and Gay at the same time cuz I like my shirts lol.

Still at godamn 215lbs though. Juice time maybe?

Berz out.

yeah dude juice it up
hahaha

[Berzerker]

I just have to talk the wife into letting me and I will start "The Program" lol.

I'll report gains here just for fun.

Berz out.

[SkinnyPupp]

Respect - 1000

[RRxtar]

Respect - 1000
good thing personal goals > internet respect ;)

[hal0g0dv2]

I just have to talk the wife into letting me and I will start "The Program" lol.

I'll report gains here just for fun.

Berz out.

haha seriously

[Berzerker]

Yea I got no problems juicing... in fact I think if you work out and you have a goal... why not do what you gotta do to reach that goal? Its not like I'm using it in a pro sport to "cheat" and gain an advantage. Its simply to get to my goal faster and easier than doing it naturally. When I see how much some people spend on supplements and food and shit and how they have to work, and I can do the same thing in half the time with less cost.... I know what I choose lol. I got nothing against guys who wanna do shit naturally all the power to them but... for me time is money and I don't have the time or the effort to eat how I need to eat and lift how I need to lift.

Berz out.

[Berzerker]

good thing personal goals > internet respect ;)

I think he meant my respect just jumped to 1000!! I am now invincible!!!!

Berz out.

[hal0g0dv2]

if u could eat good and do roids, kill 2 birds with one stone

[SkinnyPupp]

I just think it's kind of sad that people so desperately want to get big fast, that they need to 'cheat' and take drugs to do so. Berz I know you used to be a fatty, and there are probably some deep-seeded emotional issues within your mind. I hope you can learn to tough it out naturally before pathetically trying to cover up the issues with big watery muscles. Good luck!

[Berzerker]

Me fatty? haha no man I'm the exact opposite. My metabolism is crazy and when I stop lifting I shrivel up. It is so hard for me to gain because of my body type. I lose weight from the effort of eating food lol. After my car accident 2 years ago, I went down to 185lbs (from 210) because I couldn't work out. I've done juice before and I know how it works so big watery muscles are very temporary and the gains you keep when your done are not temporary they are permanent (if you do shit right). Please don't think one type of lifter is better than the other (natural vs. enhanced) because in the end a goal is a goal and thinking your "better" than someone else because your CHOOSE not to juice is pretty pathetic.

Here is a question I will pose. If steriods were legal to sell and use, but still banned from sport competion, would you still have a negative attitude towards them or would you then just accept them as another workout "tool" like all the other supplements out there?

Berz out.

[SkinnyPupp]

Legal or not, I think it's stupid to fuck around with your body like that, just to get big. It's actually more sad than stupid, but there ya go... I feel sad for you :(

[Berzerker]

Hmm well I would hope that with opinion like that your as informed with usage as you should be to form an opinion. IMO it's no different than people taking anti depressants. The fact that doctors often prescribe steriods to help the healing process and to reduce the effects of some illnessess prove they are a benifit to the body. Its HOW you use them not the fact they are being used.
Read Jose Canseco's book "Juiced" you will gain some valuable insight. Moderation is the key and if your willing to take Creatin and a host of other supplements steriods are not much differnt.

Berz out.

[SkinnyPupp]

if your willing to take Creatin and a host of other supplements steriods are not much differnt.

:eek:

[hal0g0dv2]

Me fatty? haha no man I'm the exact opposite. My metabolism is crazy and when I stop lifting I shrivel up. It is so hard for me to gain because of my body type. I lose weight from the effort of eating food lol. After my car accident 2 years ago, I went down to 185lbs (from 210) because I couldn't work out. I've done juice before and I know how it works so big watery muscles are very temporary and the gains you keep when your done are not temporary they are permanent (if you do shit right). Please don't think one type of lifter is better than the other (natural vs. enhanced) because in the end a goal is a goal and thinking your "better" than someone else because your CHOOSE not to juice is pretty pathetic.

Here is a question I will pose. If steriods were legal to sell and use, but still banned from sport competion, would you still have a negative attitude towards them or would you then just accept them as another workout "tool" like all the other supplements out there?

Berz out.

i thought steroids are legal, i have herd of people being subscribed by there doctor, maybe i am just smoking crack

[hal0g0dv2]

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[kAzE-]

What's your goal? Not happy with 215 at your height? Do you just want to get big? What about strength? I think I've read about some of your totals and you could probably get huge improvements by changing your training.

[Berzerker]

I'm all about the look :D Strength is secondary. I figure around 230 I will look how I picture I want to look.

Halo read the last post of mine before this one :D they are legal if prescribed only then. Kind of like weed lol.

Berz out.

[Drk]

i thought steroids are legal, i have herd of people being subscribed by there doctor, maybe i am just smoking crack

Yes steroids are legal if you need them for an illness that you have. If you go to the doctor and ask for roids because you wanna get jacked, hell send you right back out the door.

[hal0g0dv2]

I'm all about the look :D Strength is secondary. I figure around 230 I will look how I picture I want to look.

Halo read the last post of mine before this one :D they are legal if prescribed only then. Kind of like weed lol.

Berz out.

dude read i bodybuilder , couple threads down, those guys make serious gains and i know everyone thinks its fake. also dude if u improved your eating habits and such you would get a lot bigger trust me. Also you say you never do legs? u do know when u do legs it releases testosterone threw out the whole body to make you bigger and move around all the testosterone even, you don't wonna be one of those guys wearing sweatpants to cover there chicken legs...

[hal0g0dv2]

300 for one rep today on bench whoooooooooooo,

[Berzerker]

Awesome bud congrats! I do chest Sunday... we'll see what happens then?

As for legs... I work em when I can but not as much as I should. With limited gym time I only work the essentials....

Berz out.

[hal0g0dv2]

Awesome bud congrats! I do chest Sunday... we'll see what happens then?

As for legs... I work em when I can but not as much as I should. With limited gym time I only work the essentials....

Berz out.

nice nice , u bench or do dumbbells more ?

[SkinnyPupp]

I work em when I can but not as much as I should. With limited gym time I only work the essentials....


Do you have any idea of how backwards that notion is? I guess not, considering you think steroids is equal to taking creatine...

[Berzerker]

Lol do you have any idea how much of a goof you sound like? IF you actually read and comprehended anything rather than just reading the last post and forgetting everything else in the thread like usual you would KNOW that I only go to the gym 2 maybe 3 times a week. I DON'T have a good diet nor can I really maintain one with any kind of ease. I am an extremly hard gainer even in the best conditions.

I'm not some rookie in the gym I know as much or more than you do but UNLIKE you I don't just learn from the interweb I actually practice what I know. In order for muscles to grow you need 3 things. Work, Food, and Rest. If I only have 2 days a week and the most important aspect of my body at the current time is my upper body, I need to squeeze a good enough workout for my entire upper body in 2 days. I don't know how you train but I lift fucking hard. Working legs sure would be ideal but by the time I'm done working my upper body I'm physically exhausted. I do 300 unweighted squats 3 times a week just standing watching TV in my hotel room.

As for your other reference. I think if your going to take supplements and your NOT competing in sport, Steriods are just another supplement.

Funny thing I don't see you posting anything regarding your build or your gym lifts. Your quick to throw advise around but unless your practicing what you preach and show us that what you preach is working... your just another internet wannabe. I'm going to the gym now where I'm going to actually lift some weights. Look forward to your reply.

Oh and Halo I used to do only dumbells on the bench (no spotter and worked out alone) but in the last 2 months I have been focusing on Barbell. My bench has gone up quite alot in the last bit and I'm noticing my chest seems to be filling out a little more. I'll try and post a pic later today with updated stats. I've been eating like a horse the last 2 weeks so we will see what the scale says today :D I would love to see it at 218-219 but who knows haha for all I know it could say 212 and I wouldn't be suprised. Ectomorph FTL.


Berz out.

[hal0g0dv2]

Lol do you have any idea how much of a goof you sound like? IF you actually read and comprehended anything rather than just reading the last post and forgetting everything else in the thread like usual you would KNOW that I only go to the gym 2 maybe 3 times a week. I DON'T have a good diet nor can I really maintain one with any kind of ease. I am an extremly hard gainer even in the best conditions.

I'm not some rookie in the gym I know as much or more than you do but UNLIKE you I don't just learn from the interweb I actually practice what I know. In order for muscles to grow you need 3 things. Work, Food, and Rest. If I only have 2 days a week and the most important aspect of my body at the current time is my upper body, I need to squeeze a good enough workout for my entire upper body in 2 days. I don't know how you train but I lift fucking hard. Working legs sure would be ideal but by the time I'm done working my upper body I'm physically exhausted. I do 300 unweighted squats 3 times a week just standing watching TV in my hotel room.

As for your other reference. I think if your going to take supplements and your NOT competing in sport, Steriods are just another supplement.

Funny thing I don't see you posting anything regarding your build or your gym lifts. Your quick to throw advise around but unless your practicing what you preach and show us that what you preach is working... your just another internet wannabe. I'm going to the gym now where I'm going to actually lift some weights. Look forward to your reply.

Oh and Halo I used to do only dumbells on the bench (no spotter and worked out alone) but in the last 2 months I have been focusing on Barbell. My bench has gone up quite alot in the last bit and I'm noticing my chest seems to be filling out a little more. I'll try and post a pic later today with updated stats. I've been eating like a horse the last 2 weeks so we will see what the scale says today :D I would love to see it at 218-219 but who knows haha for all I know it could say 212 and I wouldn't be suprised. Ectomorph FTL.


Berz out.

good stuff dude, how tall are you? i am 6'6 and 225-230. Would be nice to get to 250 but i am happy from starting at 180 lol. What gym do you go 2?

[SkinnyPupp]

The reason you don't see me "posting anything regarding my build or gym lifts" is because I know that numbers don't mean fuck all. I could tell everyone what I squat, dip, chin, etc, but none of that fucking matters. All I know if, I work to achieve my goals, and I think I do a pretty damn good job of it.

But you, keep sticking to your 300 weightless squats, and leg days once a week. Keep thinking that steroids are equal to creatine. Do whatever you like. But when you say stupid shit like that, you're gonna get called out on it.

Or you could follow Halogod, who started out as a skinny little prick himself, and listen to what people say, go do the work, and try not to have to rely on fucking steroids.

I may not have Frank Zane's body, but I have transformed it significantly over the years. I think my opinion counts a lot more than some geek juicing up doing 300 squats in his living room, not eating right, and getting HYOOGE because of it.

[Berzerker]

There is a difference between what I can do and what I can't do like I said before. But again you prove that either you can't read, have no memory past the previous post or are just to ignorant to see another persons point of view.

1. I can not eat like I need to eat for optimum growth.
2. I can not work out like I need to work out for optimum growth.

What part of that don't you understand?

As for what you squat, dip, chin, etc. it DOES fucking matter because it builds credibility. Otherwise your just some chump on his computer. I laugh when I read it took you YEARS to transform your body. Transform from what to what exactly? Fat, out of shape computer nerd to slightly in shape computer nerd? The only person that thinks what I said is stupid.... is you. Go figure. There is nothing to be called out on sorry to bust your bubble. Steroids are a supplement same as any other the only difference is they work a lot better and are illegal because of that. You think I have to "rely" on steroids when I've put on close to 35lbs in 6 months of solid muscle? They are simply a tool to get to my goals faster. Your opinion on that matter really only matters to you. You will notice there is a fence regarding steriods. No one sits on it. Your either pro or con and I don't knock either one but I will never judge someone based on their choice. Something you seem to fundamentally lack and that is respect of other people and their choices. For all you know Halo could be looking at what I do and gaining inspiration from it hell since posting in this thread he has gone up to 300lbs bench and I would like to think my motivation helped him do that.

Your the only prick in this thread... and come to think of it.. a lot of other threads too. Perhaps you should sit back and take a look at your posting and see why so many people on here think your a self centered stuck up shit for brains... Pssst I'll give you a hint... its not Revscene its you.

Halo... I'm 6'3 and as of today 218lbs :D I live in North Van so I hit the rec centers when I'm home as they have 6 or 7 different gyms spread out around north van that are included with 1 membership. When I'm on the road I hit what ever gym is close and does't charge 15$ for drop in lol. Did 80lb db shoulder presses today for 6 reps and was curling 2 plates on the W bar :D I'll take a pic after chest tomorrow when I'm all jacked and post it up haha.

Berz out.

[SkinnyPupp]

if your willing to take Creatin and a host of other supplements steriods are not much differnt.

Berz out.

I'll just leave it at that. :thumbsup:

[Berzerker]

RRxtar I'm coming to your town in 2 weeks for a month or more... get ready to lift bitch :D Do you know if they offer 1 month passes at the gym you go to?

Berz out.

[SkinnyPupp]

Actually you're right. I shouldn't argue about shit like this on the internet. I just wanted you to realize that when you say you skip legs because they are not "essential" that I think you are wrong, in that I think leg training is very essential.

And I have strong feelings against steroid use. I should keep that to myself.

Wishing you luck with your health.

[RRxtar]

i think my gym is $88/month for 1 month. :s

you can get a free week trial tho :D and then its $9.40 each time. so if you go 3 days a week for the remainder 3 weeks in the month thats $84. you can get a 10 time punch card for $86

[Berzerker]

Godamn gyms rape people like me and I just have to smile and take it if I want to work out. Fuck.

Berz out.

[hal0g0dv2]

The reason you don't see me "posting anything regarding my build or gym lifts" is because I know that numbers don't mean fuck all. I could tell everyone what I squat, dip, chin, etc, but none of that fucking matters. All I know if, I work to achieve my goals, and I think I do a pretty damn good job of it.

But you, keep sticking to your 300 weightless squats, and leg days once a week. Keep thinking that steroids are equal to creatine. Do whatever you like. But when you say stupid shit like that, you're gonna get called out on it.

Or you could follow Halogod, who started out as a skinny little prick himself, and listen to what people say, go do the work, and try not to have to rely on fucking steroids.

I may not have Frank Zane's body, but I have transformed it significantly over the years. I think my opinion counts a lot more than some geek juicing up doing 300 squats in his living room, not eating right, and getting HYOOGE because of it.

thought frank did roids ?

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

k i just read this thread so I gotta bring up a few points, some that may be old but I don't give a shit, and you're going to read it.

first of all, i'll just give you guys some of my background. I admit, i used to be a skinny dude. like 130, typical skinny asian. i'm 5'8 FYI. anyways, i started to lift seriously about winter of 2005, 1.5 years later I got up to 155, lean mass.

Squats were my favourite and legs were by far the strongest considering my size. I was free weight barbell squatting 3 plates each side, as a first leg exersize, 3rd/last set, usually 3 reps. perfect form. that was my max ever.

anyways, I quit working out cuz i traveled the world and partied for several years straight. Immediately after i stopped working out, 6 months later i was at 125lbs, eating 2 or less meals a day partying my ass off 50 hours a week, totally fucking up my hard earned gains.

I decided that that lifestyle wasn't really heathly and it drained my life and money away.

So last jan i decided to start lifting again. I was at 125 when I started cuz i had moved out and there was no more insta prepared free food sitting on the table whenever i wanted it, and I dropped from 130 to 125, I didn't cook. i ate out everyday, but couldnt afford to eat out like 5 times a day. Didn't bother to learn how to cook nor did i want to.

I went back into my old routine, yeah... fuck, my strength was like... i wanted to just slap myself whenever i saw how weak i got. it was pathetic. anyways, the soreness and pain came back, but it was different, it was just fucking really sore. unlike the first time i hit the gym way back in 2005, i remember body parts just feeling like no other feeling before, felt like my body was subjected to the rack or some shit. anyways i was able to balance bars and everything, muscle memory kicks in and you recover fairly fast. within 3 weeks i was noticing extreme gains, and things were like back to old times, just far less weight.

My whole issue is I don't have a kitchen... so I HAVE to eat out 90% of the time.

Berz out.

dude, you have a fridge & freezer right? that's all you need, and an electrical outlet. thats ALL.

I am the laziest guy when it comes to preparing meals. food is almost just like fuel, i don't want to cook, i don't wanna clean, i almost don't even want to chew.

tons of fruits, tons of yogurt, tons of juices, that covers most of the "healthy" things.

costco, precut, precooked, pre marinated chicken breast slices, they're more expensive, but way cheaper than going out. im so lazy i fucking put the entire package INSIDE a big pyrex container (just so the fridge doesnt dry it out), and so when im done i just throw the plastic pack out and put in a new pack, reload!

u got your protein powders and replacement meal powders if you get really lazy and u want an ultra quick meal or to top up the nutrients in a smaller meal.

bread, i just eat that shit plain man, i keep it deep frozen until i need the loaf, then i just defrost it and stuff that shit in my mouth whenever i need to eat. peanut butter is good too, im so lazy about making food that i eat that shit seperate, i scoop it in my mouth, down some drink, stuff bread in my mouth, eat some chicken slices. instant meal. have a banana, whatever.

oh here's the part i agree with skinnypupp, especially if you have a fucking hypermetabolism like me. i eat mcdix, a lot. i always order a double cheese burger and two cheese burgers (or double or single quarter pound w cheese). but if it's ultra cheat day (it just depends how i feel), i'll order an extra large fries and a coke too hah. bulking food at it's finest and cheapest.

now as of late, i've been having hotpot everyday at home at least once a day. it's very simple, i know you're a white guy, but hey hotpot works, and it's good. and it's easy to cook and u barely have to clean.

buy some hot pot soup bases, frozen slices of meat packs (pork lamb beef), 340grams of meat per pack. frozen udon noodles, some veggies, and whatever else u wanan throw in there, mushrooms, seafood whatever the fuck u want.
i throw it all in my pot, over the stove, 5min done, eat. after the pot cools down throw it in the fridge, top it up with water. i use it up to 5 days, then clean it out. how simple is that? yeah so you don't have a stove. you can get electrical hot pot devices that just plug into the wall.

I still eat out quite often but at least i have shit at home to eat. I know i'm still not eating enough. im guessing i probably take in 2900-3100 cals on an average day.

i'm up to 150-153 now, almost at my previous max, in a short 6.5 months, compared to the 1.5 years it took before. I've broken every previous personal record already except for squats, and i'm even leaner, and i know i'm stronger than before. One thing in the past 1.5 months that's really fucking helped is having a consistent spotter. you lift harder, and you lift beyond what you could normally do without a spotter, you know it's 100% safe and you're not gonna drop hundreds of pounds on your face. I go with this dude cuz he used to be a small time body builder, and he pushes hard. It wasnt until i worked out with someone who took body building seriously, and was super dedicated to this shit, that i realised, that 90% of the other ppl including myself, at the gym trying to get buff, seriously were not pushing themselves hard enough before.

my new goal is 165, but we'll see how I look as I get there. I think I might look too big.

well that's my input.

oh, one last thing, berzerker don't go on roids. get a spotter, go to the gym more and work out all your body (including legs dude, for real, serious, squats), and just eat more shit dude, and yeah after that, you'll gain for sure, but if you're still not satisfied, whatever, i guess go on roids, im just saying im sure you haven't plateaued yet.

i know how you feel about squats, when i first started to workout, i was like, im not gonna do legs, until i listened to some people about squats. i started to do them and well other than the fact that i was really good at them, i noticed a strength increase in all my other body parts. seriously, squats are good, so are deadlifts.

sorry for the long post guys, you know how it is with me.

[Berzerker]

I can't do squats due to a crushed T7 vertabra that I suffered in a car accidend 2 years ago (middle upper back). Thats why I got small again. Couldn't work out. I can't put that weight across my back. I've tried holding dumbells and doing it but it strains my lower back that way.

I also am bigger and stronger this time after 6.5 months than I was previously its a good feeling :D

I appreciate your input for sure but in some cases I don't even have a fridge for extended periods of time depending on the Hotel I'm in. I am lactose intolerant as well so trying to find a weight gainer or meal replacement supplement that doesn't make me sick is also hard. Trust me I'm no rookie when it comes to lifting I was showing Halogod some pics of before I first started working out, when I was big last time, after my accident and then now. Its quite the change lol.

Berz out.

[Berzerker]

As promised....

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=7948524&l=4ac372fd9e&id=522510553

Berz out.

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

... what do you do for work again? you sound like a nomadic warrior or something haha. k i guess i u can't do much about that crushed T7, that fucking sucks.

[hal0g0dv2]

As promised....

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=7948524&l=4ac372fd9e&id=522510553

Berz out.

nice berz

[XxFcukxX]

As promised....

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=7948524&l=4ac372fd9e&id=522510553

Berz out.

overdoing the tribals a little bit : / ?

[RRxtar]

overdoing the tribals a little bit : / ?
the guy posts a picture of himself in a work-out thread and you make a jab at his tattoos?

[hal0g0dv2]

overdoing the tribals a little bit : / ?

this is sports thread, gtfo

[kAzE-]

Dude, you are not a hard gainer nor an ectomorph at 212lbs @ 6'3. If you were an ectomorph, with your eating and training patterns, you would be much much smaller.

Ulic is more or the traditional ectomorph who shrinks like crazy when they don't eat or train right.

Anyhow, reconsider the roid use. You could fix your bad habits and get size and strength benefits and save the roids for when you actually really need it. Roids are also a waste if you don't eat right and train hard. Also, I hope you know what you are doing because if you don't supplement right, you are going to stress the hell out of your body.

It interesting that you say you know a lot about training but you don't include lower body work to help out with your upper body development. Most strength or figure coaches include leg work to increase natural hormonal output, which would in turn increase benefits of all your upper body work.

I understand that you had an accident involving your back in the past, but I'm assuming that it is healed and that you are functional. The reason that you are probably uncomfortable when you are squating is that your body isn't used to squating under load. You'll most likely have to take a hit to your ego and start with low weights and work your way up. When you put your spine under load, your body will work to stabilize your spine. If your back hurts, your body isn't able to stabilize itself properly, and/or you are engaging the wrong muscles in the movement. If you are going start squating again, I'd get a form check every once in a while.

[hal0g0dv2]

best chest work out ever today
went to new gym well dif gym with my friends they have full weight up 2 110db
start with db bench 80x8 90x6 100x5 had help on last rep and pulled off 110 for 4 with help
then did incline db 80x8 90x5 100x 4 with help
then did decline bench with bar. did 45 plate and 10 to warm up with 10 reps then 45 plate and 25 for 8 reps then did 2 45 plates for 6 reps with help was really pumped on that cause i don't do decline bench that much since other gym does no have that set up
all in all pretty fucking happy about work out
berz we gotta work out sometime asap

[Berzerker]

I know dude I could have been training with you the last 3 months but your location under your avatar says NY so I figured you were there haha. Never thought to ask.

I had a pretty killer chest day too and for the first time in awhile I'm sore from it.

kAze I showed Halo some pics he see's how much I shrink lol. Keep in mind I take in probably no less than 5000 calories a day. I don't know the answer to this but are leg presses equal to squats?

Berz out.

[RRxtar]

I know dude I could have been training with you the last 3 months but your location under your avatar says NY so I figured you were there haha. Never thought to ask.

I had a pretty killer chest day too and for the first time in awhile I'm sore from it.

kAze I showed Halo some pics he see's how much I shrink lol. Keep in mind I take in probably no less than 5000 calories a day. I don't know the answer to this but are leg presses equal to squats?

Berz out.
http://www.revscene.net/forums/squats-vs-leg-t509240.html?t=509240&highlight=leg+press+squat

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

i do leg presses after squats, i find it just isolates the muscles and you can "finish" off your quads/ass with leg presses without worrying about balancing and all that shit. it's also kinda a show off exersize, especially to people who never do leg presses cuz of how many plates you can leg press haha. small guys can easily leg press at least 4-6 plates, and guys that do heavy squats or other heavy leg exersizes can easily leg press as much as the machine can hold, like 14-16 plates or whatever it is.

[hal0g0dv2]

i do leg presses after squats, i find it just isolates the muscles and you can "finish" off your quads/ass with leg presses without worrying about balancing and all that shit. it's also kinda a show off exersize, especially to people who never do leg presses cuz of how many plates you can leg press haha. small guys can easily leg press at least 4-6 plates, and guys that do heavy squats or other heavy leg exersizes can easily leg press as much as the machine can hold, like 14-16 plates or whatever it is.

true dat, also a good one is lunges with the bench press bar and a 45 plate that kills it

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

true dat, also a good one is lunges with the bench press bar and a 45 plate that kills it

haha fuck, i don't even know if there's room in my gym to do that.

[hal0g0dv2]

haha fuck, i don't even know if there's room in my gym to do that.

haha yeah i almost take out the treadmills when i do that

[kAzE-]

I don't know the answer to this but are leg presses equal to squats?


Nope. Leg presses isolate your quads and squats works a larger portion of your body. The squat will work your body harder and generate a better hormonal profile based on that work. I generally don't like leg presses because it doesn't force me to stabilize any kind of weight, it's much much easier then a squat, and it breaks the natural movement links between the lower body and the upper body.

Anyhow, leg presses have their place, but they are not equal to the squat.

[penner2k]

I was gonna disagree with what Skinnypupp was saying about the roids till I read the part about Berzerker not eating properly and not training properly.
Obviously its your body but roids are sorta something you look into once you have everything else in check.
Like they say.. you only get to do your first cycle once. Why are you wasting it?
Ok so you cant train more then 3 times a week.. go 3 times a week and bust your ass off.. the eating part is no excuse though.. get a freaking cooler if you need to and make all your food for the day.. buy almonds in bulk and snack on those when you cant actually eat a proper meal.. beef jerky works too..

btw you arent a hardgainer at your height and weight..
I am 6'4 and I was 140 lbs (skinny fat) when I started.. I dont lift that often anymore and I sit around 170 lbs naturally and have never gone over 200 lbs.. you have 45 lbs on me..

[hal0g0dv2]

I was gonna disagree with what Skinnypupp was saying about the roids till I read the part about Berzerker not eating properly and not training properly.
Obviously its your body but roids are sorta something you look into once you have everything else in check.
Like they say.. you only get to do your first cycle once. Why are you wasting it?
Ok so you cant train more then 3 times a week.. go 3 times a week and bust your ass off.. the eating part is no excuse though.. get a freaking cooler if you need to and make all your food for the day.. buy almonds in bulk and snack on those when you cant actually eat a proper meal.. beef jerky works too..

btw you arent a hardgainer at your height and weight..
I am 6'4 and I was 140 lbs (skinny fat) when I started.. I dont lift that often anymore and I sit around 170 lbs naturally and have never gone over 200 lbs.. you have 45 lbs on me..

6'4 and 170 shizzz

[hal0g0dv2]

with the help of roids we can all be one step closer with Ronnie Coleman
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/6291/bronniecolemaneight414a.jpg

[6thGear.]

Jesus Christ. He gets bigger with every new photo of him

[hal0g0dv2]

Jesus Christ. He gets bigger with every new photo of him

that actually old pic, he has not been in a Olympia since 07 i think
he is coming back in 2010 baby, maybe start seeing some new you tube videos

[hal0g0dv2]

did chest and back today. love super sets

[hal0g0dv2]

am i the only one working out these days
did arms tis and shoulders today finished with some traps

[RRxtar]

im at it going hard 4 days a week. i just dont post about it every day :)

why doesnt someone merge this thread into the workout thread?

[Berzerker]

I could merge it but this was supposed to be a personal diary of sorts and then Halo started posting random crap in it haha.

I had a lazy week of low weight and high reps. I'm resting up a bit for when I hit Kelowna ;)

Berz out.

[RRxtar]

I had a lazy week of low weight and high reps. I'm resting up a bit for when I hit Kelowna ;)

Berz out.
shit

[hal0g0dv2]

I could merge it but this was supposed to be a personal diary of sorts and then Halo started posting random crap in it haha.

I had a lazy week of low weight and high reps. I'm resting up a bit for when I hit Kelowna ;)

Berz out.

hit that shit hard

[Berzerker]

RRxtar is gonna be walking funny when I'm done with him thats for sure.

Berz out.

[Berzerker]

Decline Bench = 295lbs 5 reps today WHOOOOOOOOO. It was my 15th set of chest. Decline is my last chest exercise so IF I started with it I'm sure I could do 3 plates. I have to start changing up the order I do things and maybe start with incline for awhile as my incline is drastically lower than my flat and decline.

Weight was 215lbs on the dot.... again. FML

Berz out.

[hal0g0dv2]

Decline Bench = 295lbs 5 reps today WHOOOOOOOOO. It was my 15th set of chest. Decline is my last chest exercise so IF I started with it I'm sure I could do 3 plates. I have to start changing up the order I do things and maybe start with incline for awhile as my incline is drastically lower than my flat and decline.

Weight was 215lbs on the dot.... again. FML

Berz out.

my incline barbell bench is lower then my lower bench allot, but my dunbells are only 5 pounds diff really. decline bar i usually only do 2 plates( on each side ) cause i find that exercise takes allot of stabilizing and i never have a spot so dropping it on my neck might hurt

[BlackV62K2]

Decline Bench = 295lbs 5 reps today WHOOOOOOOOO. It was my 15th set of chest. Decline is my last chest exercise so IF I started with it I'm sure I could do 3 plates. I have to start changing up the order I do things and maybe start with incline for awhile as my incline is drastically lower than my flat and decline.

Weight was 215lbs on the dot.... again. FML

Berz out.

What a beast....keep it up man.

[hal0g0dv2]

did legs today
squats got up to 3 plates and a 10 on each side for 2 reps so new record. did some leg extensions and lunges, legs were looking all veiny after was loving that

[hal0g0dv2]

finally did 2 plates each side on incline bench felt pretty good

[hotong]

finally did 2 plates each side on incline bench felt pretty good

shit nice man

[Berzerker]

Update. Even though rrxtar was ducking me while in kelowna I still hit the gym pretty hard. I was making a very good effort of eating proper meals and it paid off. Weight is 220 usually a pound over but not under anymore. Might post a pic later this week. \\

Berz out.

[Berzerker]

225lbs now... God I love Kelowna lol. Got a membership at Global there now and will be there for a couple months or so working so booya keep the gains coming.

Berz out.

[hal0g0dv2]

225lbs now... God I love Kelowna lol. Got a membership at Global there now and will be there for a couple months or so working so booya keep the gains coming.

Berz out.

good to hear dude

[Berzerker]

Well its been a year since I made this thread and I gotta say I'm happy with what I've done in a year. My current weight is 225lbs (give or take) and I'm well on my way to the 240lb goal I have set for myself. I should be able to make that in another year. Don't ask me why I've picked that weight I just think at that weight I should look more or less the way I think I want to look lol. Oh well.. keep on lifting keep on growing! I'll post a before and after pic of the past year tomorrow.

Berz out.

[E=mc²]

nice job man
just wondering whats ur bf%?
through all this did you gain any fat at all?
for a hard hard hard gainer as you say, you sure did pretty damn good it seems

[RRxtar]

40lbs in a year does not equal a hard gainer ;) especially considered your 'on the road' lifestyle.

[hal0g0dv2]

no such thing as a hard gainer

[E=mc²]

I'll post a before and after pic of the past year tomorrow.

Berz out.

lol where is it man

[Ulic Qel-Droma]

no such thing as a hard gainer

yeah? i agree, but there are people that gain faster than others, naturally with equivalent amounts of calorie intake and workout regiments.

[hal0g0dv2]

lol where is it man

x2

[Berzerker]

It's comin lol.... gotta cut for a few days first ;) hah.

My BF% def. went up. I tipped the scales at 230 last week but thats with an October full of over eating and under lifting. Still have to take a pic and upload it but expect it this week.

Berz out.

[hud 91gt]

for all your squatters out there
sick video

http://www.tmuscle.com/free_online_article/sports_body_training_performance/death_squat

Fuck, I must be a wimp. I can't squat more then a plate on each side without the pad for the bar. My poor traps lol.

[hal0g0dv2]

Fuck, I must be a wimp. I can't squat more then a plate on each side without the pad for the bar. My poor traps lol.

did u start with using the pad, i never did so i am use to it without the pad also make a groove in your traps/ top of your shoulders

[!Yaminashi]

did u start with using the pad, i never did so i am use to it without the pad also make a groove in your traps/ top of your shoulders

Same, I tried with the pad and it felt weird

[E=mc²]

yeah I used the pad initially, but then didn't want to have to rely on it so I stopped using it and I'm ok now squatting without it. It feels weird if I use the pad now

[hal0g0dv2]

Same, I tried with the pad and it felt weird

yeah it feels uneven almost the weight

[hud 91gt]

did u start with using the pad, i never did so i am use to it without the pad also make a groove in your traps/ top of your shoulders

I think I did.. but honestly I don't remember. I know something for sure. I'm sure as hell not dropping a plate so I can look cool without a pad :p

[hal0g0dv2]

Yeah I mean whatever works 4 u everyone is dif
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[Philia]

Muscle memory is also known as neuromuscular facilitation.It is the neuromuscular system's memorization of motor skills.Muscle memory can best be described as a type of movement with which the muscles become familiar over time. For instance, newborns don’t have muscle memory for activities like crawling, scooting or walking. The only way for the muscles to become accustomed to these activities is for the baby to learn how to do these things and then practice them with a great deal of trial and error.

[hal0g0dv2]

Muscle memory is also known as neuromuscular facilitation.It is the neuromuscular system's memorization of motor skills.Muscle memory can best be described as a type of movement with which the muscles become familiar over time. For instance, newborns don’t have muscle memory for activities like crawling, scooting or walking. The only way for the muscles to become accustomed to these activities is for the baby to learn how to do these things and then practice them with a great deal of trial and error.

yeah
seem about right

[RRxtar]

using fancy words like neuromuscular and facilitation lead me to believe this guy knows what hes talking about.

[SkinnyPupp]

Too bad you guys just got pwned by a spammer quoting Wikipedia :lol

I'm leaving his posts up, for kicks though :D