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Gibblets

07-06-2004, 11:54 AM

If you don't win, I won't know what to think....

I can see the xmas tree coming in...in a couple more years your back is gonna be awesome....(not that it isn't great now)

I4NI

07-06-2004, 12:07 PM

IMO the front DB is your money pose, good luck in the comp

Sammich

07-06-2004, 12:35 PM

Originally posted by Beast
I took these on saturday. I am beyond depleted in these pics. It is the day after my carb up right now and I look much fuller.

Just out of curiosity, how many days before the competition are you going to start carbing-up? (If a grammar teacher reads that sentence they're gonna burst into flames :( )

MattinNC

07-06-2004, 01:02 PM

Originally posted by Beast
Rear DB
:eek:

Beast

07-06-2004, 01:04 PM

I will be do (carbs):
Monday 300 grams
Tuesday 250
Wed 250
Thurs 225
Fri 200
Then start the Carb Load at 1 AM, so:
1 AM
5 AM
7 AM
9 AM
11 AM
1 PM

I'll post EXACTLY what I am going to do on Monday.

Beast

07-06-2004, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by Gibblets

I can see the xmas tree coming in...in a couple more years your back is gonna be awesome....(not that it isn't great now)

I agree, back thickness/quality takes years to develop. I honestly cannot wait for after the competition so I can start gaining again.

Harland

07-06-2004, 01:46 PM

damn, the last one is crazy, nice work.

Mighty Mikey G

07-06-2004, 03:39 PM

Impressive

What is your weight in them and what weight do you plan on competing at?

jimpern

07-06-2004, 04:14 PM

Derek, you're still scrunching down too much when doing the side chest poses. You need to be standing erect and expanding the ribcage as much as possible. And your upper arm should be alongside your torso, not behind it. Otherwise your posing is fine.

I see what you mean about "depleted"; you look smaller in these pics than in the previous sets, but about as symmetrical as I've ever seen you. I think you're about on target for the show.

chuckles_345

07-06-2004, 04:20 PM

Originally posted by Beast
I will be do (carbs):
Monday 300 grams
Tuesday 250
Wed 250
Thurs 225
Fri 200
Then start the Carb Load at 1 AM, so:
1 AM
5 AM
7 AM
9 AM
11 AM
1 PM

I'll post EXACTLY what I am going to do on Monday.

Derek, I was just curious if you were going to do the 2 cardio sessions a day and no carbs this weekend. If so wouldn't you be doing a slight carb load on Monday? Then slightly depleting but not much all week which is smart imo and then the carb load. But is there a reason for a carb load Monday? I was just curious.

Chuckles

Beast

07-06-2004, 04:33 PM

Because I will be one depleted mofo come Monday. The idea here is to slowly give myself carbs over the week instead of bombarding everything all at once. I am tapering my carbs down from Monday-Friday so I will not be fully glycogen replenished. I will be doing forms of training throughout the week, which I will post on Monday.

chuckles_345

07-06-2004, 04:48 PM

Ok I get it. Thanks for the answer. What your doing looks like it could be hard being depleted almost all the time, excuding 1.5days of carb ups and tiny bits of carbs around thrus and fri workouts, but look at the pics. It definately works. You have the overall I think and if you don't I wanna see the freak who beats you because it will truely take a lot.

Chuckles

CleanEater

07-06-2004, 04:57 PM

Completely unbelievable , the striations that come out in your most muscular remind me of fireworks. Keep up the madness good luck at your comp.

antman49

07-06-2004, 05:46 PM

It amazes me how large and seperated your quads are. You've got to be proud of what you've accomplished. Seems those side chest poses are giving you trouble. Your chest is huge, you need to let everyone at the venue know it. Try hands on hips most muscular and hands behind you at lower back most muscular. With your massive chest and legs, that would look overpowering.

GM54

07-06-2004, 06:30 PM

your legs are massive, with some more striations...wow

cdawg

07-06-2004, 08:38 PM

You do look great. Unless something goes drastically wrong during the last couple days, I dont see any reason why you shouldnt be the favorite. Now for the critique. Id say right after this contest you should hit your chest hard for a couple months. Its probably your weakest point. Your legs and lats are both pretty amazing for your age.

Gibblets

07-06-2004, 11:11 PM

im assuming he plans on hitting everything hard, hes not quite to the point where hes so huge that its not about getting a whole lot bigger everywhere anymore and just focusing on weak points and catching them up, he's still gonna grow plenty all over the place. and actually, if i had to pick out one weak point he had id actually say its his upper middle back, his chest matches the rest of his physique id say. hes got wide ass lats and a christmas tree for a lower back, but the upper back seems to be lagging behind the rest of his body, there just isnt a lot going on up there in terms of defitinition and detail. but as stated before, that will come with time, especially since the rest of his back is so big.

Seth Roberts

07-07-2004, 12:00 AM

You're Lookin Great.
I wish I had some time to give a little more input (seeing as how i am halfway around the world and al) - but maybe on your next contest I can add a litle insight. Your legs relly are massive and you do need a little more mass in your back to balance that out, but you look awesome. I look forward to coming back and seing how you progress over the next couple weeks.
Seth

Beast

07-07-2004, 02:40 AM

Let me know when you are back Seth. I have some questions for you.

adonis

07-07-2004, 04:09 AM

upper middle back is definately a problem area of mine as well

whatever input you (derek) or anyone has, please share.

im thinking wide barbell rows... but i dunno

Beast

07-07-2004, 04:49 AM

Originally posted by adonis
upper middle back is definately a problem area of mine as well

whatever input you (derek) or anyone has, please share.

im thinking wide barbell rows... but i dunno

Those and Rack Deadlifts (deadlift starting at just below the knees).

TrailrParkTrash

07-08-2004, 10:09 AM

You can't improve on that Derek! :)

well.. maybe a little less squinting next time;)

Gibblets

07-08-2004, 05:57 PM

and a comb. we pay good money to look at those pictures and we want well executed grooming!

Beast

07-08-2004, 07:19 PM

I'm too tired to comb my hair...

Gibblets

07-08-2004, 10:27 PM

then eat some carbs you poor depleted boy! you should be eating cheese cake with relatives and chasing after the ice cream truck like a normal boy on his summer vacation. not eating powder and crying to remove fluid from under the skin! and have someone comb your hair so even if you feel like you want to just keel over you look like your all ready for an orchestra recital. you poor poor boy.

Gibblets

07-09-2004, 08:02 AM

my friend, who posted that above ^ is, and idiot. Sorry Gibblets #2...

exub

07-10-2004, 05:32 AM

this is probably my desired physique. how long did it take you to achieve it derek?

Beast

07-10-2004, 05:35 AM

Originally posted by Gibblets
my friend, who posted that above ^ is, and idiot. Sorry Gibblets #2...

Thanks for clarifying. Saying cheesecake is not allowed right now...

Beast

07-10-2004, 05:43 AM

Originally posted by exub
this is probably my desired physique. how long did it take you to achieve it derek?

5 years

Younglifter14

07-11-2004, 11:56 AM

awesome legs man

SideFX

07-11-2004, 04:31 PM

Wheres the 1 week out pics? :(

Gibblets

07-11-2004, 05:16 PM

you mean sorry gibblets #1, lets get the chain of command in order here. and im sorry derek, what i meant to say was enjoying egg whites with family and chasing the chicken breast truck.

Beast

07-11-2004, 05:32 PM

Originally posted by SideFX
Wheres the 1 week out pics? :(

I am going to take pics each day this upcoming week, so I figured that would do :D

Harland

07-11-2004, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by Beast
I am going to take pics each day this upcoming week, so I figured that would do :D

damn one week out already, it seems like it was just 15 weeks out, yesterday.

Looking forward to see how you do training and cardio on the last week, as well as the diet.

BigRig

07-12-2004, 07:35 AM

Originally posted by jimpern
Derek, you're still scrunching down too much when doing the side chest poses. You need to be standing erect and expanding the ribcage as much as possible. And your upper arm should be alongside your torso, not behind it. Otherwise your posing is fine.

I see what you mean about "depleted"; you look smaller in these pics than in the previous sets, but about as symmetrical as I've ever seen you. I think you're about on target for the show.

Derek, I completely agree with JimPern on this point. Try not to drop the front shoulder so much. Instead, pull the front shoulder back, and then set it by dropping it slightly. At the same time, you can scrunch the other shoulder in order to squeeze the away-side pectoral. The front arm should be bent at about 90 degrees with the clasped hands lightly touching the obliques. The attached picture shows a perfect example of how to do this pose.

SideFX

07-12-2004, 09:10 AM

Everyone is telling him to do it differently... oh the dilemma!

adonis

07-12-2004, 10:08 PM

BigRig

who is that bodybuilder u posted?

BigRig

07-13-2004, 05:19 AM

Originally posted by adonis
BigRig

who is that bodybuilder u posted?

He is an NPC competitor whose name is Daryl Gee.

ils_kupcha

07-13-2004, 03:34 PM

You look almost ready, but your posing needs to be better.

The left side tri is absolutely perfect, however the right one is a little worse.

Your side chests are also not that great because you bring your upper body too low, making yourself seem smaller and making your chest smaller.

Try the side chest pose while doing a vacuum. Or, just bring up your upper body don't slouch.

on the lat spread, hold your hands a little higher it'll make you look wider.

My opinions, perhaps i'm wrong.

Heisman

07-13-2004, 04:15 PM

Originally posted by Beast
I am going to take pics each day this upcoming week, so I figured that would do :D

A true post whore at heart. :D

Derek, how big are your legs? Also, do you know what your vertical is? I'm just curious.

Besides that, you looking ****ing awesome. I'd say good luck, but you probably don't need it. ;)

Crush all the competition bro. :)