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djb · 02-26-2001, 02:30 PM

I thought there was a lot of good info posted in the first bb thread a while back so I figured I'd start a new one [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] I know a couple of you guys (dallmav, giostar, hales, etc) work out regularly, so here's a bit of motivation:

Ronan

This guy is 17 [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] and a regular on a bodybuilding forum I visit from time to time. Gawd I feel like a wimp..

giostar · 02-26-2001, 04:06 PM

Yea, Im pretty far from looking like that guy. He's only 17 though. Damn... There has to be genetics involved there. How is the workout routine working for everyone lately? Any strides or shortcomings or goals you'd like to share?

djb · 02-26-2001, 06:08 PM

I was sick with the flu for a couple weeks, and then went off to NYC for a few days with friends. By the time I got back to the gym, I was horribly rusty. Anyway, I'm cutting right now, and have started a new diet/routine. I weighed in at 161lbs (with warmups) last Monday, and am now at 158.5lbs. My goal is to get down to 7-8% bf during the next six weeks while also significantly increasing muscle mass. How about you giostar?

LonestarROB · 02-28-2001, 10:11 AM

hhhmmmmm......How's my workout been lately.

Well I cut down from jogging 2 miles a day to 1. It's so boring jogging. And I've also been using(DON'T LAUGH) the Ab Slide [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] . You know that little blue thingy you see on tv that rolls on the floor. It works too.

Hopefully when summer time comes I'll start doing more again.

djb · 02-28-2001, 12:38 PM

Ya know I actually have one of those too [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] In fact, I had TWO until I sold one to a friend. My sis and my gf each gave one to me as a gift AT THE SAME TIME! Unfortunately I haven't been able to use it much b/c I screwed up my right forearm a few weeks back and the AbSlide just puts too much pressure on it.

Hales233 · 02-28-2001, 08:48 PM

my roomate just got an ab slide....they are pretty cool

Hales233 · 02-28-2001, 08:49 PM

by the way, do you guys actually want to look like Ronan?? I sure as hell don't. It's very impressive to be that big, but it's also sick to look at.

djb · 02-28-2001, 10:51 PM

Yes, even though it's genetically impossible for me.

LonestarROB · 02-28-2001, 10:55 PM

I think those guy's(and the girls too)that look like that are sick to look at too. It's disgusting IMO.

Hales233 · 02-28-2001, 11:52 PM

I get way more chicks than that Ronan punk...even though he may have bigger muscles!![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] I showed the picture to a few girls on my floor and they were totally grossed out by it.

Linde · 03-01-2001, 05:47 AM

17 ?
he already looks like 30
he won't get old imo

Hales233 · 03-01-2001, 12:12 PM

i agree, he does already look like a middle-aged man.

djb · 03-01-2001, 12:25 PM

Actually I really don't think he looks old at all. Just take a look at his face. He's only that dark because he had been tanning for weeks AND had applied some of that artificial tanning cream that bodybuilders put on prior to competitions.

LonestarROB · 03-01-2001, 01:35 PM

Whether he's 17 or 70 he's still gross to look at.

djb · 03-01-2001, 01:38 PM

To me, he's only "gross" to look at because of that little bikini bottom he's wearing [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/img]

dallmav · 03-01-2001, 06:31 PM

This guy is very fit, but remember he has been on a cutting diet for about 8 to 15 weeks and he has no fat on his body. He normally will not look like this. He will look normal within 2 to 3 weeks of normal eating again. He will put on 20 pounds within this time.

djb · 03-05-2001, 03:40 PM

WOOHOO!!
I lost 5lbs the last two weeks and am now down to 156.5lbs! I also increased my bench by 20lbs [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] Another 10lbs and I'll be done cutting.

LonestarROB · 03-05-2001, 03:45 PM

I've lost NO weight(thank God). 140lbs. And I'm up to 30 Ab Slides [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

djb · 03-05-2001, 03:49 PM

How's that workin for ya? I still haven't used mine much b/c my forearm is STILL giving me probs.

LonestarROB · 03-05-2001, 03:54 PM

Haven't noticed a physical difference but I'm not sore anymore [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] .

Big Boy Laroux · 03-05-2001, 04:55 PM

man, you guys are small... 140 lb. weaklings... [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

i lost 5 pounds recently. down to 240. but i'm also 6'8", and in not bad shape, if i do say so myself.

djb · 03-07-2001, 02:06 PM

This is a question for our resident hulk dallmav [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] I was wondering what your set routine looked like? Do you start out with the heaviest weights (after warming up) and work your way down or vice versa? Also, could you briefly tell me the difference between pyramid, reverse pyramid, and drop sets? I got a little confused after reading some posts on another board.

Here's how I do barbell curls on arms day:

45lbs x 12 (warmup)
65lbs x 6
85lbs x 6
105lbs x 3
45lbs x 12 (or until I completely exhaust my arms)

I do a split routine on arms day, so I do a set of skull crushers after each barbell set to work the tris. I perform every rep VERY slowly so that's why I don't do too many. I'm only 155lbs so please don't make fun of those weights [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

Hales233 · 03-07-2001, 06:48 PM

I'm stuck at 170...with the new creatine i'm using, i have gained 7 pounds so far but i cant get past 170.

djb · 03-07-2001, 06:55 PM

At first glance, I thought you meant you were stuck at 170lb curls [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] Anyway, how much of that 7lbs is water weight? Back when I was on creatine, I gained 4lbs while loading but quickly lost it after some heavy cardio sessions. If you're having trouble gaining weight, increase your caloric intake (and carbs) and eat every 3hrs if you can. Just make sure you limit the amount of saturated fat and you should be fine. I can't wait til I'm finished cutting, so I can get back to bulking (meaning, stuffing my face!).

03-07-2001, 07:01 PM

right now, i'm not doing any cardio, because i'm trying to put on weight, but because of that, my abs are suffering.

i wish i could curl 170!![img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

Hales233 · 03-07-2001, 07:02 PM

me again

djb · 03-08-2001, 09:46 PM

<bump!> for dallmav [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

djb · 04-05-2001, 03:32 PM

Man I've been soo inconsistent with my workouts the last few weeks [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] I've only been hitting the weights 3-4 days a week (usually just 3) and playing racquetball 2-3 times a week. I cut down to ~155lbs but since getting off my thermo, I've packed on another pound or two. Stupid Xenadrine..I JUST found out it was the reason why my face was breaking out horribly the last few weeks/months (I'm not a freakin teen anymore for crying out loud!). Can't believe I didn't figure it out sooner! Oh well..all is good now [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] I'm just yawning a lot and getting tired quickly without that eca boost.

LonestarROB · 04-05-2001, 03:37 PM

And my workout. Oh, well...it's....uhh....hhmmmmm. I don't have one anymore really.

djb · 04-05-2001, 03:40 PM

What, no more AbSlide?!

LonestarROB · 04-05-2001, 03:44 PM

I'll get back to it someday soon.

Flying Tiger · 04-10-2001, 04:00 PM

I lift for football. We concentrait on bench, squat, power-clean, and incline-press. What can ya'll do on those lifts?

djb · 04-15-2001, 04:52 PM

I've had some lower back problems the last few weeks so I haven't been doing any deads (stiff-leg) or squats. Just a lot of cardio to keep my lower body active. As for benching, I bench without a spotter so I never max out [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif[/img] Current body weight is 155lbs, bench = 200lbs, and barbell curl = 100lbs. I use dumbbells for the incline press, and haven't maxed out yet because my gym only has weights up to 60lbs. I really should work out more at school, but I'm just too lazy. Having a gym downstairs is just too convenient!

djb · 04-15-2001, 04:56 PM

I've also eliminated almost all supps from my diet. I still take in 2-3 60g servings of whey protein a day, but that's only to supplement my regular meals (five meals a day). Other than that, I take a multi and 10g glutamine.

Hales233 · 04-16-2001, 09:37 PM

I'm down to 165 pounds now since i've gone off creatine. i've also not been eating enough because our cafeteria is starting to suck. i'll go back on creatine when school is over and get back up to 170+

djb · 04-16-2001, 10:01 PM

I don't plan on going back to creatine until I cut down to 7-8% bf. Food, exercise, and sleep is doin it for me right now [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

Flying Tiger · 04-20-2001, 07:16 PM

You guys are pretty small. I'm 200...but I can't lift hardly any lower-body because I have a compressed disk in my lower back. It's really painful and may cause me to miss our football's spring-training. We just got a new coach and it really sucks to not even be able to run. He probably thinks I'm a wuss or something.

Evilmav2 · 04-21-2001, 12:30 PM

Beer, red meat, and an unnaturally high level of testosterone build the body of Evilmav... I am 6-4 and a strong 235 pounds right now (I haven't seriously lifted in about 2 years, but I am probably going to start building up again (I used to be a good 255 with low body fat)...

djb · 06-12-2001, 11:49 PM

Just bumping this up [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] So how's the AbSlide Rob?! Oh and remember that pic I posted earlier of that teen bodybuilder? Well here's a recent shot of him. He mentioned over at another board that he was training for another competition.

leather

He looks more "normal" without that tanning cream and bikini briefs huh? [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] I'm hoping to look half as good as that by the end of the summer!

LonestarROB · 06-13-2001, 10:14 AM

"So how's the AbSlide Rob?!"

It's non-exsistant. Haven't touched it in about 2 months. Plan on picking it up again soon, along with riding a bike. My only problem is how do you keep motivated to keep doing it? I always quit because it's too damn boring. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]