Six Weeks from Masters Nationals

EBA84 · 06-11-2009, 09:02 AM

Thought I would post up some six weeks out pictures. Any feedback is appreciated.

bodyhard · 06-11-2009, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by EBA84

Thought I would post up some six weeks out pictures. Any feedback is appreciated.

Insane physique man! Shredded, plus size!

dmangiarelli · 06-11-2009, 09:48 AM

Great job! Looks like you still have a little BF to shed and once you get there you will look insane! Impressive and motivating! You are hyoooge!

kimm4 · 06-11-2009, 09:56 AM

Looking great for 6 weeks out! Upper body is looking solid. You're holding a little bit in the lower ab area and lower back...which is totally normal at this point.

Can we get a leg pic?

For research purposes of course

Good luck!!

ntrllftr · 06-11-2009, 09:58 AM

You know this was coming Eric....

Where da legz brah????

Conditioning is coming along great man!!!

Do you know if Tim is still doing the show?
I haven't heard from him since his wife got sick.

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baretta · 06-11-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by EBA84

Any feedback is appreciated.

Feedback?... sure... keep doin' what you're doin'!!!

EBA84 · 06-11-2009, 10:01 AM

Thanks a lot everyone. Appreciate it. There is still a bit of fat in the lower back. Shouldn't be a problem getting rid of it with six weeks to go. I will get some leg shots this weekend. They are tighter then my upper body as my legs have always been my best body part.

Carl - Haven't talked to Tim at all. I thought I read on his board that he was doing the NABBA Nationals this year.

EBA84 · 06-11-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by baretta

Feedback?... sure... keep doin' what you're doin'!!!

lol...Thanks Baretta. Sticking with my plan.

boodog · 06-11-2009, 10:37 AM

Damn....looking RAD....good going on your progress....I think you're ready....

ExCompetitor · 06-11-2009, 11:24 AM

Great Physique.A lot of Pro`s would kill to have your conditioning and vascularity.That`s what i call takin` it old school.

kimm4 · 06-11-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by EBA84

Thanks a lot everyone. Appreciate it. There is still a bit of fat in the lower back. Shouldn't be a problem getting rid of it with six weeks to go. I will get some leg shots this weekend. They are tighter then my upper body as my legs have always been my best body part.

Carl - Haven't talked to Tim at all. I thought I read on his board that he was doing the NABBA Nationals this year.

I saw your avi up close...some ridiculous legs...in a good way!

Still looking forward to new legs pics anyways...no pressure

EBA84 · 06-11-2009, 11:31 AM

BooDog - Thanks a lot

ExCompetitor - Thanks. That is a hell of a compliment. Appreciate it.

Kimm4 - I was going to get some this past week but the owner of the gym got pissy with me when I dropped my pants...lol I will get some this weekend

stayfit2008 · 06-11-2009, 11:39 AM

Great size my man! what show are you doing? one critique,..I would like to see you bring your obliques and abs in a little better,...

EBA84 · 06-11-2009, 11:46 AM

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Great size my man! what show are you doing? one critique,..I would like to see you bring your obliques and abs in a little better,...

Doing the NPC Masters Nationals.

I agree about the abs. Unfortuneately I wasn't blessed with the most genetic mid section. I have improved it a lot over the last year but it is still a problem area. I guess everyone has a weak body part and mine is my abs.

oldsuperman · 06-11-2009, 12:09 PM

Nice work! Your mid section is good for 6 wks out. (wish mine were this tight by now!) See ya there bud!

EBA84 · 06-11-2009, 12:16 PM

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Nice work! Your mid section is good for 6 wks out. (wish mine were this tight by now!) See ya there bud!

Thanks Ed. We need to hook up his time. I missed you last year. Good luck and keep at it!

thebigguy1 · 06-11-2009, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by EBA84

Thought I would post up some six weeks out pictures. Any feedback is appreciated.

Six weeks out, you're looking great and right on track.

At the rate you are going, you'll do some serious damage to them onstage on contest day!

Good luck and keep us posted!

Ron III---III

P.S. where is the contest going to be held?

ntrllftr · 06-11-2009, 01:38 PM

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Carl - Haven't talked to Tim at all. I thought I read on his board that he was doing the NABBA Nationals this year.

Now that you mention it, you may be right.
Been a loooong time since I talked to him as well.

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P.S. where is the contest going to be held?

Pittsburgh Pa.

All the cool kids are gonna be there.

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kimm4 · 06-11-2009, 02:38 PM

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BooDog - Thanks a lot

ExCompetitor - Thanks. That is a hell of a compliment. Appreciate it.

Kimm4 - I was going to get some this past week but the owner of the gym got pissy with me when I dropped my pants...lol I will get some this weekend

Really? A Jealous gym owner that looks like s***?

Just a guess lol...

IronCharles · 06-11-2009, 03:54 PM

Nice work, man! You are a tank! Good to see that people our age can put on some serious mass!

Good luck at the show next month!

GreenWave1 · 06-11-2009, 03:58 PM

Outstanding! You look right on schedule. Stay the course man.

Hi_Volume · 06-11-2009, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by EBA84

There is still a bit of fat in the lower back. Shouldn't be a problem getting rid of it with six weeks to go.

Grainy, Striated, Vascular, and nicely lean................

Looks like you should be ready 2-3 weeks early.

Good luck!!!

DaddyR · 06-11-2009, 05:39 PM

Looking great! Definitely keep us updated. We love to see it all come together, and you're looking awesome for 6 weeks out!

EBA84 · 06-11-2009, 07:41 PM

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Grainy, Striated, Vascular, and nicely lean................

Looks like you should be ready 2-3 weeks early.

Good luck!!!

Thanks for the comments everyone. I really appreciate it.

I wanted to be ready early because I want to dry run the last week one or two times. There are a few things I want to try and don't want to risk the week of the contest if they don't work.

I will keep posting pics so you can see the progression. I will get some leg shots in there too Kimm4 when the owner of the gym isn't looking....lol

Thanks again

SteveHinchee · 06-11-2009, 11:11 PM

Eric long time no see my friend. Thought you fell off the earth. How are you doing these days?

Looking at your picks you look ahead of schedule and GREAT! Is Keith still coming up to the master nationals?

Also i said it before and i'll say it again your a freaking gorilla in a human body. HUge man just HUGE! Best of luck to you at the show.

thomasale · 06-12-2009, 05:35 AM

Very lean and looking PUMPED!

ntrllftr · 06-12-2009, 05:37 AM

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Eric long time no see my friend. Thought you fell off the earth. How are you doing these days?

I've seen Eric post more frequently than you lately Hoops.

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bryantone · 06-12-2009, 06:32 AM

What type of diet are you on to reduce body fat? Do you do cardio on a restricted carb diet? I need to reduce about 12 lbs BF but have hit a wall and I am trying to avoid muscle loss.

Hi_Volume · 06-12-2009, 06:35 AM

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There are a few things I want to try and don't want to risk the week of the contest if they don't work.

If you don't mind sharing. What are thinking of? Always curious how competitors approach the final weeks.

I agree with you in doing an early dry run. I try not to change to much the final week for I found it only f's with me.

Above and beyond pulling the remaining "minor" lower back fat off I would be very happy stepping on stage as is.
You will be very competitve.
Again best to you....

EBA84 · 06-12-2009, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveHinchee

Eric long time no see my friend. Thought you fell off the earth. How are you doing these days?

Looking at your picks you look ahead of schedule and GREAT! Is Keith still coming up to the master nationals?

Also i said it before and i'll say it again your a freaking gorilla in a human body. HUge man just HUGE! Best of luck to you at the show.

Good to hear from you Steve. I usually post here and IM. Keith is not doing the show this year. He has some personal stuff going on. He will be up for it though and then we are going to his house in Florida for two weeks after the show.

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Very lean and looking PUMPED!

Thanks. Appreciate it.

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What type of diet are you on to reduce body fat? Do you do cardio on a restricted carb diet? I need to reduce about 12 lbs BF but have hit a wall and I am trying to avoid muscle loss.

I carb cycle. Typically three low/one high and then two low/one high. Fat intake is extremely low always as I cannot get lean when I have any fat in my diet. I keep cardio at 240 to 270 minutes a week usually done in the morning on an empty stomach.

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Originally Posted by Hi_Volume

If you don't mind sharing. What are thinking of? Always curious how competitors approach the final weeks.

I agree with you in doing an early dry run. I try not to change to much the final week for I found it only f's with me.

Above and beyond pulling the remaining "minor" lower back fat off I would be very happy stepping on stage as is.
You will be very competitve.
Again best to you....

I really want to experiment with the carb depletion and carb up. I feel in the past that I never came in full enough. Always about 90% filled out. I want to experiment with higher GI carbs too. I think the problem was that I would go almost 0 carbs for three or four days. Way too low and the result was that I just couldn't fill back out once I started carbing up.