My pics

MassiveChange · 10-22-2008, 05:57 PM

Here are some pics from last winter. After these were taken, I started on a mass building program. Am up 30 lbs so far. In these pics, I am 165 lbs at 6'1, which is really light (195 bs now). I thought that I would look more cut at that weight, which sucked a bit. Let me know what you think. I will post updated pics soon.

OverWorked · 10-22-2008, 06:02 PM

Some good size, although for 6'1" you don't look 165lbs

How long before was this one taken, it was the tattoo that made me curious.

iatemeself · 10-22-2008, 06:04 PM

Your legs are probably sticks, but good upper body.

MassiveChange · 10-22-2008, 06:07 PM

The tattoo is old. Around 8-9 years. I would not do it again, but don't regret it either.

My legs are actually pretty good - around 26 inches.

For some reason, I am lighter than I look - Even at 195 I look at least 210.

My waist in these pics was under 30 inches, so the lack of abs was disappointing.

MassiveChange · 10-22-2008, 06:12 PM

I just realized the point of the second question - both pics were taken on the same day. The first one ended up flipped, so it looks like the tattoo is not there in the second pic.

buffgrk · 10-22-2008, 06:16 PM

good beach body mate, only thing i would suggest would be some more direct abdominal work, i think your abs could be more visible at your current bodyfat, - Jim

MassiveChange · 10-22-2008, 06:19 PM

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good beach body mate, only thing i would suggest would be some more direct abdominal work, i think your abs could be more visible at your current bodyfat, - Jim

Thanks for the feedback. I never used to work abs because I believed that low body fat would be enough. I now realize that this is not the case, and I have spent the last 5 months working them hard twice a week. Its working well, although my bf is a bit higher now than it was in these pics.

buffgrk · 10-22-2008, 06:21 PM

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Thanks for the feedback. I never used to work abs because I believed that low body fat would be enough. I now realize that this is not the case, and I have spent the last 5 months working them hard twice a week. Its working well, although my bf is a bit higher now than it was in these pics.

i had the same problem, can i suggest something, try more frequency less volume for abs..
ie - 6 sets of abs with minimal rest 4-5 times a week after a workout or whatever

MassiveChange · 10-22-2008, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by buffgrk

i had the same problem, can i suggest something, try more frequency less volume for abs..
ie - 6 sets of abs with minimal rest 4-5 times a week after a workout or whatever

thanks for the tip. I have been doing four sets of 3 different exercises 2 times a week - about 12 reps for eah set. Seems to be working, Lots of coreness and i feel much stronger.

streetlethaleg6 · 10-22-2008, 06:38 PM

u deff. look bigger than you are, massive arms good job.

MassiveChange · 10-22-2008, 07:03 PM

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u deff. look bigger than you are, massive arms good job.

Thanks man for the encouragement. I get frustrated that I have not achieved more, especially when I see the huge guys on the boards.

Stevebaby · 10-22-2008, 08:50 PM

great build, like the cover of a fitness mag

MassiveChange · 10-22-2008, 08:58 PM

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great build, like the cover of a fitness mag

I don't really think of myself that way, but thanks for the compliment! I'm working hard to get there.

J222 · 10-23-2008, 04:24 AM

u look awesome brooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

MassiveChange · 10-23-2008, 07:38 AM

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u look awesome brooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Thanks man. U in India? One of my favourite countries.

J222 · 10-23-2008, 09:45 AM

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Thanks man. U in India? One of my favourite countries.

bro where r u from? anyway u r looking very good and full fit. I am also trying to get fit. Currently I am 85 kgs 6ft tall. The problem is only my belly which is 38 inches just bcz of that I can't post my pic here. Lol one day I will overcome it. Can u give me any suggestion how to reduce belly...

boundformuscle · 10-23-2008, 09:58 AM

you look very good for 165@6'+ so adding more weight eill not hurt your cuts if you eat clean and well. You will go far in this sport!!

MassiveChange · 10-23-2008, 11:36 AM

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bro where r u from? anyway u r looking very good and full fit. I am also trying to get fit. Currently I am 85 kgs 6ft tall. The problem is only my belly which is 38 inches just bcz of that I can't post my pic here. Lol one day I will overcome it. Can u give me any suggestion how to reduce belly...

Easiest advice is to clean up your diet and increase exercise. Unless you are currently decreasing your waist size, you are eating too many calories for your current level of exercise. You should talk to a trainer and get a diet plan and exercise plan and then push harder than you are now. I have worked a little with a trainer and taken some programs from magazines - which is great if you don't want to pay for a trainer.

MassiveChange · 10-23-2008, 11:38 AM

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you look very good for 165@6'+ so adding more weight eill not hurt your cuts if you eat clean and well. You will go far in this sport!!

Thanks. I'm focused on adding size to legs, delts and traps. I have also gained in the arms, which I was not focusing on, and the stomach (about an inch). I don't think its possible to avoid getting a little fattter, so I'm OK with it.

Legs are up enough that I can't get some of my pants past my knee, so it is working.

MassiveChange · 10-23-2008, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by J222

bro where r u from? anyway u r looking very good and full fit. I am also trying to get fit. Currently I am 85 kgs 6ft tall. The problem is only my belly which is 38 inches just bcz of that I can't post my pic here. Lol one day I will overcome it. Can u give me any suggestion how to reduce belly...

Forgot to mention. I'm from canada. Spent 6 months travelling around India after university.

MassiveChange · 10-23-2008, 11:57 AM

I know that I am contributing to this thread more than anyone else, which is a bit sad, but I wanted to mention that I am 37. Proves that you can still make gains in your thirties.

scotchy · 01-04-2009, 11:53 AM

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I know that I am contributing to this thread more than anyone else, which is a bit sad, but I wanted to mention that I am 37. Proves that you can still make gains in your thirties.

Hey man...good work! I started a few months ago at 34. I honestly had no idea that decent size could be put on after 30 till I started seeing transformations like yours on here.

Keep it up!

MassiveChange · 01-05-2009, 01:04 PM

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Hey man...good work! I started a few months ago at 34. I honestly had no idea that decent size could be put on after 30 till I started seeing transformations like yours on here.

Keep it up!

More than 50...I accept the excuse. More than 30...no excuses.