From 135 to 293

[BigMik]

I'm trying to get a hold of the pre-training pictures and I should get them shortly.

I just figured I'd post the somewhat "end-result" of my work. I train for strongmen competitions, so from the next few years I might gain 20-25 more lbs on the scale and lean out a bit more, but nothing dramatic. I can start concentrating on my events and lifts and quit bothering about mass. And to those who would like to see me drop bodyfat...no thx, that's not something I want to look like or want to do.




I'll post the very old pics as soon as I get a hold of them.

[Xgamer791]

You look very strong man but your muscles arnt very defined.

[GoofyGoober]

yeah if your doing strong man your look doesnt matter much. you still looking strong rather than fat, so good job

[BigMik]

old pictures

[art4m]

Jesus buddy complete transformation.. well done! What timeframe?

[NO_Rainchecks]

to help your cause you could try posting vids of you lifting big weight

[UTGTi]

I wanna see some pics or vids from your comps! you look strong!

[BigMik]

Farmer's walk starts training

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDyQplz1-08

@art4m: About 7-8 years.

[UCFBuilder]

dude... fuk cutting down...ur an absolute beast

i completley expected to come in this thread and see pics of someone who became extremely fat...but dude...from the looks of it..u got some SERIOUS muscle...what was the timeframe between the transformation...what approach did u take..i.e just eating everything in sight or slowly gaining over the years?

[BigMik]

dude... fuk cutting down...ur an absolute beast

i completley expected to come in this thread and see pics of someone who became extremely fat...but dude...from the looks of it..u got some SERIOUS muscle...what was the timeframe between the transformation...what approach did u take..i.e just eating everything in sight or slowly gaining over the years?

7-8 years. The first few years were ridiculous in terms of mass gain. I ate everything in amounts unheard of. Sure I put on some fat, but I had everything I needed to put on muscle too. I was a bit clueless, but for 2 years I trained twice a day every day. Then I started reading and learning and later on completed CP level 3 and ISSA. I had a strength/mass approach throughout the last 5 years at least. Focusing on the compounds, but still working my ass off with the "isolation" (heavy barbell curls, dips, chin ups (yes I can do 16!), etc).

[ipodchicken]

Your arms are ridiculous!

What are your measurements?

[UCFBuilder]

7-8 years. The first few years were ridiculous in terms of mass gain. I ate everything in amounts unheard of. Sure I put on some fat, but I had everything I needed to put on muscle too. I was a bit clueless, but for 2 years I trained twice a day every day. Then I started reading and learning and later on completed CP level 3 and ISSA. I had a strength/mass approach throughout the last 5 years at least. Focusing on the compounds, but still working my ass off with the "isolation" (heavy barbell curls, dips, chin ups (yes I can do 16!), etc).

awesome man...from the looks of things uve done a great job...i could only hope to reach half your size one day...good luck with your future in strongman

[BigMik]

Your arms are ridiculous!

What are your measurements?

About 21.5 for my right arm and slightly under 21 for the left arm.

[dburgz]

Dude it's time to cut and you will look great! You look like you gained alot of muscle but also some fat too. Did you clean bulk?

[crunchymilk]

dude you're ****ing HUGE.

I know you said you didn't want to hear about your bodyfat, but if you cut for just a few months you would look even bigger.

[ipodchicken]

About 21.5 for my right arm and slightly under 21 for the left arm.

I'm inspired. Epic, simply epic.

I'm obviously not going to attempt to eat as much as you need to but out of curiosity, what is your diet like currently? Keep up the good work. =D

[BigMik]

I'm inspired. Epic, simply epic.

I'm obviously not going to attempt to eat as much as you need to but out of curiosity, what is your diet like currently? Keep up the good work. =D

It's alot cleaner now than it was before. It consists of mainly nuts, chicken, turkey, white fish, tuna, some extra lean beef and pork once in a while. Carbs come from potatoes, oatmeal, pasta, bread. Lots of fruits, but no veggies (except potatoes and onions).

I get about 450-500 grams of protein daily. I just happen to eat cheat meals more than once a week, but I really don't care.

Everyone says i'd look bigger if I dropped some bodyfat. It's not that I'm not aware of this, I just don't want to do that. Once I get a visible 4 pack (which should be pretty soon) i'll be satisfied with how I look.

[Tyler_Durdin]

Beast dude what are your big three lookin like and what's your best pushpress

[BiggerMatt]

You should be satisfied with the way you look now man! Pure beast.

[BigMik]

Beast dude what are your big three lookin like and what's your best pushpress

With the changes in the diet, the maxes went down a bit, but deadlift is 760, squat is 650 and bench is 525.

Deadlift is with belt/straps, squat is with suit and bench is raw.

[Adamaniac]

Dude it's time to cut and you will look great! You look like you gained alot of muscle but also some fat too. Did you clean bulk?

You look very strong man but your muscles arnt very defined.

Did you two even read what he said......

Anyway OP good job! you are looking massive and those are some damn impressive lifts! good luck with the training!

[Liquid Rage]

Very nice, huge gain, congratulations. Good luck.

[TonkaT]

Hey dude did you eat like crazy at the age of 16? What was your work outs like? Did you train loads of exercises and sets for the certain bodygroup a day? MASSIVE!

[BigMik]

Hey dude did you eat like crazy at the age of 16? What was your work outs like? Did you train loads of exercises and sets for the certain bodygroup a day? MASSIVE!

I've had the same split for most of the years

Chest/tri
Back/bi
Rest
Shoulders
Arms
Legs
Rest

Deadlift, pullups/chinups, bent over rows, bench press, dips, close grip bench, squats, front squats, box squats, etc, etc.

All the big exercises and the big support exercises. I've only recently started doing more isolation.

[BigMik]

I know I'm a bit late but I don't take vids often lol

Anyway, after a month break and eating **** the whole time, I got back in the gym and pushed 340x3 on log press.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cE2LF8Utlr8

[Coeysus]

You're huge dude, I can only squat 315 and you've got that in each hand... absolute monster.

[InASenseLost]

Duuuuuude! Maaaajor major props man. Thats awesome to make that huge of a transformation for the positive. You're stuuuuupid huge. Love it man. keep that up. I almost have the same mentality as you on the appearance (wanting to be big and strong, and appearance comes at a close second), but not anywhere near your motivation level. Just insane man. Totally insane.

[LiftingPeanuts]

Nice job. Expect negative comments from a lot of 135lb guys with abs.

Your lifts are insane. Are those raw lifts?

[BigMik]

Nice job. Expect negative comments from a lot of 135lb guys with abs.

Your lifts are insane. Are those raw lifts?

Knee sleeves and belt are pretty much all I use.

[Posthardcore]

I think your triceps is as big as my head lol

Good job, keep it up and good luck in your futur projects, you surely deserve recognition.