My transformation from MEEK to FREAK!!!!!!!

[Maverick98]

oh yeah and original op not my style but to each is own. good transformation man

[James Phoenix]

Originally Posted by Maverick98

(There are many guys that struggle hard to make weight in sports like boxing, mma, etc... It makes sense to limit leg training. Much weight is carried in the thighs, enough to possibly push you into a higher weight class. I advise training the upper body only with weights, and especially front deltoids. Your front deltoids are critical for punching power. Georges Saint Pierre is a perfect example. He's sporting a powerful upper body and chicken legs.)

big difference between training for size and strength, don't advise anything man. have you fought mma, read anything about it, hell even wrestled. look again at Pierre's legs in action, might be smaller but solid. perfect example of fighting and legs while maintaining smaller stature is bruce lee. guy was a buck 125 but worked out legs everyday.

decent article to read

and bruce lee was not a body builder and never wanted to be but admired them. just for all you lee haters ; )

None of those guys have big legs like a bodybuilder; therefore don't train legs with weights.

Originally Posted by Maverick98

oh yeah and original op not my style but to each is own. good transformation man

Thank you, I appreciate it.

[rock_ten]

Originally Posted by James Phoenix

None of those guys have big legs like a bodybuilder; therefore don't train legs with weights.

It should be "...therefore don't train legs like a bodybuilder."
bodybuilders aren't the only people who use weights. You'll find a lot of fighters lift weights, lower body too.

Not wanting to add unneccessary mass (to stay in a lowe weight class) is fine, so long as you still have the strength there. And that's going to require training the legs in some way. You don't have to get them big to get them strong.

And are you actually limited by weight class concerns?

looking good btw

[JasonHaas]

hope james is ok

[jedinats]

disgusting.

[youngbuck88]

Originally Posted by James Phoenix

Thank you. My goal is a Jean Claude Vanne-Damme type physique.
Or even Marky-Mark or Chris Angel. I want to be athletic and defined.
Any advice is appreciated, and I'm also willing to help other natural trainers.

your alrdy bigger than van damme..hes just very lean

[youngbuck88]

ps ignore all these ****s tellin you to cut ur hair or change w/e..u look good the way u are no homo..u cann pull of the long hair too

[youngbuck88]

Originally Posted by RandyJH

It's not important for MMA fighters to train legs.....please tell me your joking.

The whole "itll cause them to carry excess weight" is pathetic reasoning.

Do you know the first thing about BJJ, fighting, wrestling, or MMA in general? If you did I think you would drastically change your mind about leg training.

hes actually right..you dont have big ass ****in bodybuilder quads if you are a figther..you want quality than quantity..Mass slows you down,the less you have the more agile n quick ya are..you do have to have strong legs..If i was a professional figther i wouldnt squat..deadlifts,cleans all the way for sure. The kid doesnt want big legs..its annoying at time..Pants dont ****in fit and the bigger they get more it slows you down.

[TJ2000]

God bless you dude, in whatever you do. You are a pretty big guy already so you can go far if you want to, its up to you.
Your style is not an issue here, you came on here to show your transformation not get judged on your hair style.

[brandoppsx]

Originally Posted by Zerafian

I dont know guys...Hes got a unique look going. I say stick with it..Its obvious people are perplexed at the fact you got the ""emo"" hair thing going and your buff....Dont stop man, lookin good.

If I gotta critique anything I would say build the chest a little more, its look a little weaker then the rest of your upper body.

I totally agree with Zerafian. And damn dude, nice build! You've done one hell of a transformation. ANd yeah, compared to the rest of your progress your chest is a bit lacking. But hell, can't cut you on that though!