The 2nd Annual MuscleTech $50,000 Transformation Contest Presented By BodySpace.

[ACE1980]

Originally Posted by Moving_Forward

...

To say that 2009 got off to a rough start for me would be a major understatement. I lost two people I dearly loved within a month of one another, one from this world, and the other from my heart...

Jason,

Sorry for your loss. Keep your head up and keep up the battle through the ups and downs that life bring to us. I hope that you and your wife can work things out and be back together to bring this episode in life to a happy ending.

Take care, I'm proud of you and you are a true Hero. Keep making us proud!

Originally Posted by kenwoodjens1

Encase anyone is interested I posted new side by side progress pic,
some feed back be great if one can see changes

Thank you

Excellent progress Jens!

[Moving_Forward]

I cannot even begin to say how grateful I am that everybody has been so encouraging. I never expected to get that type of response but I thank you all, especially the ones that took the time to write and give condolences or encouragement. This is truly a contest I will never forget and it is not because of the transformation I will make but because of the friendships I have made. You guys rock and I will forever be grateful for the support I have been receiving.

[kenwoodjens1]

ACE1980

Excellent progress Jens!



Thank you for much!

[IanCollins]

What's up everybody,

So now that we're about 8 weeks into the competition, some people may be starting to burn out a bit and be looking to try a new routine to change things up. Check out this video of Melvin Anthony training chest for some extra motivation and a new training technique.

Keep training hard!

Ian

http://webcast.bodybuilding.com/fits...otw_mtec04.wmv

[willymongo]

I have a great article on Increasing your bench press. It is called Bench 600lbs.
It is a five page word document so I cant post it here but I can email copies to interested parties. It has some cool stuff in it that is a little unconventional for bodybuilders but for me just the change in form gave me a 20 lbs jump in one workout.

[TRANSMIGRATION]

Originally Posted by IanCollins

What's up everybody,

So now that we're about 8 weeks into the competition, some people may be starting to burn out a bit and be looking to try a new routine to change things up. Check out this video of Melvin Anthony training chest for some extra motivation and a new training technique.

Keep training hard!

Ian

http://webcast.bodybuilding.com/fits...otw_mtec04.wmv

So true bro. I will have to check out the video when I get home.

[rubenramos2]

I am going skiing this weekend. I am excited but at the same time worried. My wife and I will be going with two other couples so it will be difficult to go to a gym (if they even have one in town.) I am taking my wife's bands to excercise with, maybe I won't fall too far, I have worked too hard. You guys are an inspiration and I look forward to reading your comments daily. I just hope I don't get hurt at this point. Wish me luck. Thanks, Ruben.

[Respectmyhouse]

Originally Posted by djdannycosmo

Hey Everybody,

I started at 22% bodyfat and 166. I almost cried when I came home this morning and read 152 pounds 16% bodyfat and my stupid neighbors kept me up all night making school and early morning cardio a pain. I am loving hydroxycut hardcore and leukic. Plan on re ordering some Halo soon! Staying tough

Take Care,
Daniel

good for u man

[Alex-Kane]

Originally Posted by rubenramos2

I am going skiing this weekend. I am excited but at the same time worried. My wife and I will be going with two other couples so it will be difficult to go to a gym (if they even have one in town.) I am taking my wife's bands to excercise with, maybe I won't fall too far, I have worked too hard. You guys are an inspiration and I look forward to reading your comments daily. I just hope I don't get hurt at this point. Wish me luck. Thanks, Ruben.

You can get a lot done with a few bands, but a little rest from the gym won't kill you. I'd be more worried about what you'll be eating. I remember last summer I had to be away for the weekend and when I packed my bag, the first thing to go in was my container of protein... sure I looked like a goof ball to everyone when I unpacked, but my muscles thanked me! :P

[philsever]

Had a killer leg day today. It amazes me, before all this started, I would always be excited for back day. Now I am excited for every single day in the gym, especially leg day. I have been trying to figure out what I can do on the leg press, but I have yet to peak. Today I did 24 plates + 2 tens to be at 1100, not including the sled's starter weight. I did it 8 times without any issues.

Hope all is going well with everyone.

[willymongo]

Originally Posted by philsever

Had a killer leg day today. It amazes me, before all this started, I would always be excited for back day. Now I am excited for every single day in the gym, especially leg day. I have been trying to figure out what I can do on the leg press, but I have yet to peak. Today I did 24 plates + 2 tens to be at 1100, not including the sled's starter weight. I did it 8 times without any issues.

Hope all is going well with everyone.

Thats sweet!

[Alex-Kane]

Originally Posted by OldManSkinny

A great goal, considering how many men in the US can't press their body weight even once. I remember the day when I broke that barrier. But still be aware of that rotator cuff. I finish off my workouts at least one day a week with a series of rotator cuff exercises--different directions, different grips, but all in the 10-15 rep range. It's made a lot of difference in my confidence and ability to bench press and also military press.

I hate when you discuss with people (especially at work) about lifting and everyone throws around insane and ludicrous numbers. I'm more the type of person who is honest all around, and most of all, honest of self. If I claim to lift x-amount of weight, then I did, without a doubt. To lie about it would go against what I stand for: "actions speak louder than words..."

However, thanks for the heads up. I'm almost getting there! I pressed 160 this morning 8 times. In a few weeks I know I'll make it, I know I can. If I can leg press 610 and shoulder shrug my own weight, nothing is outside my reach. Only determination and patience will tell!

[OldManSkinny]

Originally Posted by philsever

Today I did 24 plates + 2 tens to be at 1100, not including the sled's starter weight. I did it 8 times without any issues.

Man--that's out of my league. My little chicken legs quiver at just 6 or 8 plates.

[Alex-Kane]

Originally Posted by philsever

Had a killer leg day today. It amazes me, before all this started, I would always be excited for back day. Now I am excited for every single day in the gym, especially leg day. I have been trying to figure out what I can do on the leg press, but I have yet to peak. Today I did 24 plates + 2 tens to be at 1100, not including the sled's starter weight. I did it 8 times without any issues.

Hope all is going well with everyone.

I'm starting to run out of room with the leg press at my gym... if only they had 100pd plates rather than just 45pds, but then again, it'd be the only one crazy enough to use them! :P

[rescuemadden]

Hope everything is great for all the competitors!

Remember...I started late in the contest last year......I was two weeks away from the end at my 60 day mark! I'm not saying this to brag, just letting you know that if you are not pushing yourself hard enough, your gonna fall behind!

I'm guessing ...no I'm sure ...there are at least 3 or 4 people that have not posted progress pictures or been on the board posting a 1 lb loss.... that are so far ahead of you.....so freaking close to being ripped already....or maybe already ripped! I'm telling you all.........You better turn it up now!!!!!!!!

I've been doing this contest too! I fattened up in Dec and started in mid Jan.......Seriously my progress is mind bending! Using what I learned last time without making any mistakes.....HOLY ****! I know I can't win, but I seriously think I'm blowing away last years pics of me by 100%. I will post my afters with the rest of you and your jaws are going to drop! I will be more ripped than last year by a huge amount!

There are a few people like me this year that I know are going to place in the top 4 no matter what! There are some people that want it sooooooo bad they are going to train harder than the rest.....longer than the rest......smarter than the rest!

ARE YOU IN MY TOP 4............IS IT YOU THAT WANTS THIS THAT BAD?????

PROVE IT>>>>>>>>>> Now is the time to dig deep and ask yourself....AM I going to win this....or get second??????? Is it you!

Screw all the good jobs and pats on the back.....screw the excuses.....this is not therapy.....its a contest!

You better listen to what I'm saying.......You better turn it up now!

NOW.....the finish is closer than you think!

Good luck to all!

[kenwoodjens1]

Originally Posted by willymongo

I have a great article on Increasing your bench press. It is called Bench 600lbs.
It is a five page word document so I cant post it here but I can email copies to interested parties. It has some cool stuff in it that is a little unconventional for bodybuilders but for me just the change in form gave me a 20 lbs jump in one workout.

I would just like to say
"I respect what you stand for"

God bless

[kenwoodjens1]

Originally Posted by OldManSkinny

Man--that's out of my league. My little chicken legs quiver at just 6 or 8 plates.

Man I'm right there with you, 4 digits, how do you type that? LOL

[kenwoodjens1]

Originally Posted by Alex-Kane

I hate when you discuss with people (especially at work) about lifting and everyone throws around insane and ludicrous numbers. I'm more the type of person who is honest all around, and most of all, honest of self. If I claim to lift x-amount of weight, then I did, without a doubt. To lie about it would go against what I stand for: "actions speak louder than words..."

However, thanks for the heads up. I'm almost getting there! I pressed 160 this morning 8 times. In a few weeks I know I'll make it, I know I can. If I can leg press 610 and shoulder shrug my own weight, nothing is outside my reach. Only determination and patience will tell!

Alex this is just my believe,
1st everyone has different strength in different Muscle parts,
I'm very strong on ABS and Arms, Others chest, Others legs,
numbers have no meaning I feel, cause I LOL when people clame
high numbers and then I say, ok I do 3 sets of ..... and they come
back and say oh no I only ment 4-5 times, but the bottom line is
this contest as an example is about "Transformation" not
"How much can I lift" or "Transfer weight" LOL
I watch a lot of people in the GYM style, man lets not even talk about that.

I think you are all doing Awsome, and I respect you all
talk about that LOL

[duh954boy]

Originally Posted by rescuemadden

Hope everything is great for all the competitors!

Remember...I started late in the contest last year......I was two weeks away from the end at my 60 day mark! I'm not saying this to brag, just letting you know that if you are not pushing yourself hard enough, your gonna fall behind!

I'm guessing ...no I'm sure ...there are at least 3 or 4 people that have not posted progress pictures or been on the board posting a 1 lb loss.... that are so far ahead of you.....so freaking close to being ripped already....or maybe already ripped! I'm telling you all.........You better turn it up now!!!!!!!!

I've been doing this contest too! I fattened up in Dec and started in mid Jan.......Seriously my progress is mind bending! Using what I learned last time without making any mistakes.....HOLY ****! I know I can't win, but I seriously think I'm blowing away last years pics of me by 100%. I will post my afters with the rest of you and your jaws are going to drop! I will be more ripped than last year by a huge amount!

There are a few people like me this year that I know are going to place in the top 4 no matter what! There are some people that want it sooooooo bad they are going to train harder than the rest.....longer than the rest......smarter than the rest!

ARE YOU IN MY TOP 4............IS IT YOU THAT WANTS THIS THAT BAD?????

PROVE IT>>>>>>>>>> Now is the time to dig deep and ask yourself....AM I going to win this....or get second??????? Is it you!

Screw all the good jobs and pats on the back.....screw the excuses.....this is not therapy.....its a contest!

You better listen to what I'm saying.......You better turn it up now!

NOW.....the finish is closer than you think!

Good luck to all!

you are 100% correct I needed that kick in the arse! Thanks!

[TRANSMIGRATION]

Hi guys - 58 day progress update. No big change - little smaller on the waist but I think I will add weighted sit ups to define the core (need abs). I'm not to happy but I'm not angry. First day is at 227.7 pounds - Update #2 is 215 - Update #3 is 206.

[Cards1]

[QUOTE=TRANSMIGRATION;294704481]No I'm not to happy but I'm not angry.

Not to Happy? You should be waking up every morning with a smile on your face!! Your making great progress!! Look at those pics again and look at what you have done in 2 months. If you can keep that up for another 2 you will be shredded and looking great(non homo way)..
Those pics just motivated me to where i don't think i can afford to take an off day tomorrow which i was considering on doing.

Keep up the goodwork!

[IronCharles]

Transmigration, looking good, man! Arms are getting swole, and the lats are coming in!

Todd, thanks for the kick in the ass.... I know a lot of guys and gals are putting in serious work! We need to keep putting the whip to it!

I'm down to 17 percent BF now, from 20+, and have gained 5 pounds. Time to start switching from straight bulking, to getting shredded!

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[Respectmyhouse]

Originally Posted by rescuemadden

Hope everything is great for all the competitors!

Remember...I started late in the contest last year......I was two weeks away from the end at my 60 day mark! I'm not saying this to brag, just letting you know that if you are not pushing yourself hard enough, your gonna fall behind!

I'm guessing ...no I'm sure ...there are at least 3 or 4 people that have not posted progress pictures or been on the board posting a 1 lb loss.... that are so far ahead of you.....so freaking close to being ripped already....or maybe already ripped! I'm telling you all.........You better turn it up now!!!!!!!!

I've been doing this contest too! I fattened up in Dec and started in mid Jan.......Seriously my progress is mind bending! Using what I learned last time without making any mistakes.....HOLY ****! I know I can't win, but I seriously think I'm blowing away last years pics of me by 100%. I will post my afters with the rest of you and your jaws are going to drop! I will be more ripped than last year by a huge amount!

There are a few people like me this year that I know are going to place in the top 4 no matter what! There are some people that want it sooooooo bad they are going to train harder than the rest.....longer than the rest......smarter than the rest!

ARE YOU IN MY TOP 4............IS IT YOU THAT WANTS THIS THAT BAD?????

PROVE IT>>>>>>>>>> Now is the time to dig deep and ask yourself....AM I going to win this....or get second??????? Is it you!

Screw all the good jobs and pats on the back.....screw the excuses.....this is not therapy.....its a contest!

You better listen to what I'm saying.......You better turn it up now!

NOW.....the finish is closer than you think!

Good luck to all!

yea you are right and you know the game brother for real......your transformation was truly unreal i seen the flyer with some of the winners and you cleearly were the top hands down

[OldManSkinny]

Originally Posted by TRANSMIGRATION

Hi guys - 58 day progress update. No big change - little smaller on the waist but I think I will add weighted sit ups to define the core (need abs). I'm not to happy but I'm not angry.

I think you've done well. The waist is looking smaller, and the weight figures make it clear that you are working at it. Sure, intensify your ab workouts, but remember that it's not crunches that will give you a 6-pac to see--it's nutrition.

Originally Posted by IronCharles

I'm down to 17 percent BF now, from 20+, and have gained 5 pounds. Time to start switching from straight bulking, to getting shredded!

The double bi pose really shows the progress!

[duh954boy]

Originally Posted by TRANSMIGRATION

Hi guys - 58 day progress update. No big change - little smaller on the waist but I think I will add weighted sit ups to define the core (need abs). I'm not to happy but I'm not angry. First day is at 227.7 pounds - Update #2 is 215 - Update #3 is 206.

great job! i wish i had something similar to report but i dont im disguated with myself. keep up the good work!

[IronCharles]

Originally Posted by OldManSkinny

The double bi pose really shows the progress!

Thanks! I wish my legs could grow as fast as my arms! I hardly do any arm isolation work, maybe 5 sets for bis and 5 for tris, but I do about 5x extensions 5 x ham curls 5x leg press 5x adductors 5x squats and 5x seated calf 5x standing calf all to failure and my legs grow slow. Finally seeing some separations in the quads and my calves are growing pretty well. I'm running Cryotest, seems to be helping a lot!

I'm looking forward to burning up the visceral fat under my abs, I've got decent abs, they are just being pushed out by the abdominal fat. I guess I will need to get closer to single digit BF for that stuff to start getting burned. But I'm ready, baby! Ripped and shredded by May!

[George_Mumford]

So serious question. I have e-mailed bb.com many times and did not get a solid answer.
Is this contest 12 weeks long starting from your before picture? or did it start from 1/1/09 to 5/7/09??? Anyone have a reliable answer? I read the rules and it just says very vague that it has to be at least 12 weeks long.

[rescuemadden]

Originally Posted by Georgie0515

So serious question. I have e-mailed bb.com many times and did not get a solid answer.
Is this contest 12 weeks long starting from your before picture? or did it start from 1/1/09 to 5/7/09??? Anyone have a reliable answer? I read the rules and it just says very vague that it has to be at least 12 weeks long.

Its not vague at all..... " at least 12 weeks long " means can be more if within contest dates, but must be at least 12 weeks period from before and after dates in pictures with paper.

[AniMaLizTik]

Originally Posted by rescuemadden

Hope everything is great for all the competitors!

Remember...I started late in the contest last year......I was two weeks away from the end at my 60 day mark! I'm not saying this to brag, just letting you know that if you are not pushing yourself hard enough, your gonna fall behind!

I'm guessing ...no I'm sure ...there are at least 3 or 4 people that have not posted progress pictures or been on the board posting a 1 lb loss.... that are so far ahead of you.....so freaking close to being ripped already....or maybe already ripped! I'm telling you all.........You better turn it up now!!!!!!!!

I've been doing this contest too! I fattened up in Dec and started in mid Jan.......Seriously my progress is mind bending! Using what I learned last time without making any mistakes.....HOLY ****! I know I can't win, but I seriously think I'm blowing away last years pics of me by 100%. I will post my afters with the rest of you and your jaws are going to drop! I will be more ripped than last year by a huge amount!

There are a few people like me this year that I know are going to place in the top 4 no matter what! There are some people that want it sooooooo bad they are going to train harder than the rest.....longer than the rest......smarter than the rest!

ARE YOU IN MY TOP 4............IS IT YOU THAT WANTS THIS THAT BAD?????

PROVE IT>>>>>>>>>> Now is the time to dig deep and ask yourself....AM I going to win this....or get second??????? Is it you!

Screw all the good jobs and pats on the back.....screw the excuses.....this is not therapy.....its a contest!

You better listen to what I'm saying.......You better turn it up now!

NOW.....the finish is closer than you think!

Good luck to all!

I hear you man. last year, I put my heart and soul into it, only to come up short, but at least i made top 10. that was also my first serious, real, no-**** cut. i made ALOT of mistakes. I learned ALOT from those mistakes!

I havent been posting that much, beacuase im too busy winning this contest. good luck to you all

[Alex-Kane]

Originally Posted by kenwoodjens1

Alex this is just my believe,
1st everyone has different strength in different Muscle parts,
I'm very strong on ABS and Arms, Others chest, Others legs,
numbers have no meaning I feel, cause I LOL when people clame
high numbers and then I say, ok I do 3 sets of ..... and they come
back and say oh no I only ment 4-5 times, but the bottom line is
this contest as an example is about "Transformation" not
"How much can I lift" or "Transfer weight" LOL
I watch a lot of people in the GYM style, man lets not even talk about that.

I think you are all doing Awsome, and I respect you all
talk about that LOL

I meant no disrespect to anyone here. My comment was more toward people that I know and those at work, who are out of shape or go to a gym to make them feel better for having eaten three burgers that day, but still find it necessary to brag. Looking back, I think I may have been half-asleep when I wrote my comment; it's too vague and could easily be taken in any direction. However, that being said, I agree with you completely. My strength seems to be attached to my legs, as my father was before me. Heck, a 1100pds sounds like a sizable goal for the leg press...

Originally Posted by rescuemadden

ARE YOU IN MY TOP 4............IS IT YOU THAT WANTS THIS THAT BAD?????

PROVE IT>>>>>>>>>> Now is the time to dig deep and ask yourself....AM I going to win this....or get second??????? Is it you!

Screw all the good jobs and pats on the back.....screw the excuses.....this is not therapy.....its a contest!

You better listen to what I'm saying.......You better turn it up now!

NOW.....the finish is closer than you think!

Good luck to all!

Although it's a contest, I gotta say I haven't thought of the money even once. Knowing that I have destroyed several mental barriers with the weights has been satisfying on its own. The prize is kinda an after thought to what I've accomplished thus in 27 days....


P.S. To IronCharles: Awesome progress pics!