This Week in the O35 (pics/vids)

[bodyhard]

[EB68]

This week for me... family pictures!!!!

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... and an after-the-thangsgiving-pigout picture
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Great pictures. Your daughter looks just like you. And the pigout looked to have zero affect on you.

[themyth2009]

Nobody, I would like a proper dipping belt, but sometimes you have to work within the resources available.

Is the weight not meant to be directly below / between the legs like that?

Also to be honest your ROM was pretty short.

[Sen8or]

looking at the vid, I can see your point. Didn't feel short, but there ya go.

Higher at the top (more vertical arm at lockout), lower at the bottom (get upper arm to vertical or slightly below?) or both?

[stephanielynn76]

Can you possibly get any more sexier? Damn woman you need to stop with the pics, it is unfair to some of us who can only look

Very nice family pic!

Great pictures. Your daughter looks just like you. And the pigout looked to have zero affect on you.

Thanks y'all! I'm glad those family pictures are over. The kids are always the least cooperative when you need them to be the most. I most definitely gained from my 3-day eatfest but I'm too scared to weigh. I had to dig out clothes I hadn't worn in TWO YEARS (from my "fat days") just to have something to wear. Nothing fits. There better be some good gains under dat dere fat! I started my new routine today. I'm so not used to low volume stuff. I felt like I should be doing more...

[Sen8or]

My wife would be jealous of the scrapbook page, great work, especially given the list of jobs/hobbies in your sig!

[taf1968]

looking at the vid, I can see your point. Didn't feel short, but there ya go.

Higher at the top (more vertical arm at lockout), lower at the bottom (get upper arm to vertical or slightly below?) or both?

Dips can be frustrating because it's easy to think you are doing full ROM . . . but then you do a video and it's not what you swore you were doing. I've gone through more than a few sessions that I was psyched coming off the bars and then watched the video and ended up disappointed. But for form, you want at least 90 degrees and can go a little deeper if your shoulders are comfortable with it. But 90 minimum. Top doesn't have to be full-on lockout to protect the elbows but should be close.

I highly recommend a dip belt . . . mine was a "cheapie" at less that $30 and I put up to 3 plates on it with no issues (all I did was put a better chain on it). But there are videos/threads out there where people make them with chain and various materials. For just adding a little weight you can even use a backpack if it's sturdy enough. Keep at it!

[mal1ce]

I started my new routine today. I'm so not used to low volume stuff. I felt like I should be doing more...

I know exactly what you mean, felt the same way when I switched from the hypertrophy style of training to powerlifting style. Don't worry, as long as you lift heavy you'll be working the muscle just fine.

[stephanielynn76]

I know exactly what you mean, felt the same way when I switched from the hypertrophy style of training to powerlifting style. Don't worry, as long as you lift heavy you'll be working the muscle just fine.

Thanks. I needed that. I keep telling myself that the strength I gain will be worth the reduction in volume and that I'll need the extra recovery time to continue to make progress. This is the first week, however, and Ive been instructed NOT to go to failure but rather just get a baseline... which makes sense.

[Sen8or]

Thanks for the thoughts. A dip belt is on my want to buy list, but just bought a rack with spotters for squats, still need a new bench too, so the old belt will have to do for the mean time. Who knows what santa may bring this year

[drudixon]

Pulled a new deadlift PR today. 435 at 170lbs. bodyweight.



I got a little excited at the end, I have been trying to get this for a while.

Fing great Eric!

[Vytis]

Great pics Stephanie - beautiful family! The quads are great too....

[Vytis]

Pulled a new deadlift PR today. 435 at 170lbs. bodyweight.



I got a little excited at the end, I have been trying to get this for a while.

Super pull - you have reason to be excited!

[stephanielynn76]

Great pics Stephanie - beautiful family! The quads are great too....

Thanks!!!

[themyth2009]

looking at the vid, I can see your point. Didn't feel short, but there ya go.

Higher at the top (more vertical arm at lockout), lower at the bottom (get upper arm to vertical or slightly below?) or both?

I would go deeper at the bottom and would not recommend locking out elbows at top.

[Sen8or]

Thanks. Am due to do dips again on Sunday, will make sure I tape these and check for depth.

[kimm4]

Turkey Day shoulder workout

Dem traps...

You all look amazing dammit! Keep em coming!

[StressMonkey]

that is a killer transformation

Thanks Flex! I see you say about your shoulder problems --- same issue as me. I can't bench or press for nuts so I have to work on the squats and deads, although I've got a long way to go to get near any of your lifts!

Still can't believe how relatively recently you had shoulder surgery for how you look. Great job man.

Turkey Day shoulder workout

Look big mister!

Can't see in the pic, but things are coming in well. Enjoying this journey. Still feeling small....but then I have a day like today where I look more like a bodybuilder then I ever have in my life. This is worth it!

I always want to slap you when you say you feel small. You look great ID.

[induced_drag]

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I always want to slap you when you say you feel small. You look great ID.

Thanks man....I could probably use a good slap right now. Man, I feel like a neurotic little bi!ch at times as this diet progresses. Maybe that would fix it!

Took this before I went to change for my workout. Midsection still a little thicker then I want. Most other stuff has leaned out well.
(sorry for the fuzzy pic...guess I dont hold my hand steady enough)




Tonight I battled the cutting demons the only way I know how.....with cold cast iron!


188lbs. 500lbs (2.65BW) deads for 6 reps. No belt! Not too bad for a skinny guy

(Note: for those that say it is 5lbs under, 2 of the plates weigh 46 and 2 weigh 46.5....yes I weighed all my plates )

[joefreas]

I ams in background.

[bustasinclair]

You guys and gals are killin' it in here. Major props to all!

I've been reverse dieting for the past 25 days and was feeling fat tonight--had to take a few shots to mark progress as clothes are feeling tighter .

The next 4 years I am attacking my arms with a vengeance!! I feel that I need at least 18" guns in order to be competitive. We'll see--arms have always been small. Sitting at 16.25" with no pump and flexed.

[-=FLEX=-]

I ams in background.

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Cool pic, I guess, but not exactly what this thread is about.

Sitting at 16.25" with no pump and flexed.

They look much bigger than that, and wth at reverse dieting. Looking lean brother.

[StanLimburger]

Whats a reverse dieting? Eating bad foods? You all look amazing by the way.

[litljay]

Thanks y'all! I'm glad those family pictures are over. The kids are always the least cooperative when you need them to be the most. I most definitely gained from my 3-day eatfest but I'm too scared to weigh. I had to dig out clothes I hadn't worn in TWO YEARS (from my "fat days") just to have something to wear. Nothing fits. There better be some good gains under dat dere fat! I started my new routine today. I'm so not used to low volume stuff. I felt like I should be doing more...

Once again, not fat not pudgy.

I hate family pics too, but my wife is good at pushing me and I'm always glad we did them once they're over.

Thanks man....I could probably use a good slap right now. Man, I feel like a neurotic little bi!ch at times as this diet progresses. Maybe that would fix it!

Took this before I went to change for my workout. Midsection still a little thicker then I want. Most other stuff has leaned out well.
(sorry for the fuzzy pic...guess I dont hold my hand steady enough)

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Tonight I battled the cutting demons the only way I know how.....with cold cast iron!


188lbs. 500lbs (2.65BW) deads for 6 reps. No belt! Not too bad for a skinny guy

(Note: for those that say it is 5lbs under, 2 of the plates weigh 46 and 2 weigh 46.5....yes I weighed all my plates )

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Great pulling ID. On the diet front, I cannot relate, but IronWill comes to mind with his comments, "steady as she goes".

You guys and gals are killin' it in here. Major props to all!

I've been reverse dieting for the past 25 days and was feeling fat tonight--had to take a few shots to mark progress as clothes are feeling tighter .

The next 4 years I am attacking my arms with a vengeance!! I feel that I need at least 18" guns in order to be competitive. We'll see--arms have always been small. Sitting at 16.25" with no pump and flexed.

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Looking really thick!

[fittofattofit]

Thanks man....I could probably use a good slap right now. Man, I feel like a neurotic little bi!ch at times as this diet progresses. Maybe that would fix it!

Took this before I went to change for my workout. Midsection still a little thicker then I want. Most other stuff has leaned out well.
(sorry for the fuzzy pic...guess I dont hold my hand steady enough)




Tonight I battled the cutting demons the only way I know how.....with cold cast iron!


188lbs. 500lbs (2.65BW) deads for 6 reps. No belt! Not too bad for a skinny guy

(Note: for those that say it is 5lbs under, 2 of the plates weigh 46 and 2 weigh 46.5....yes I weighed all my plates )

Just looking super solid through the arms and chest in that pic and showing nice oblique cuts and I'm really, really admiring those deads. Those 500 reps looked pretty easy for you and the form was tight! 2.65BW x 6 reps! FTW!

I ams in background.

Nice pic --- looks like a travel brochure pic for the Bahamas

You guys and gals are killin' it in here. Major props to all!

I've been reverse dieting for the past 25 days and was feeling fat tonight--had to take a few shots to mark progress as clothes are feeling tighter .

The next 4 years I am attacking my arms with a vengeance!! I feel that I need at least 18" guns in order to be competitive. We'll see--arms have always been small. Sitting at 16.25" with no pump and flexed.

Still looking lean and big and I would have guessed those guns to be a shredded 17

[oldsuperman]

This is the Pic that's being used for the adds and branding of the informercial. http://forum.bodybuilding.com/images/attach/jpg.gif

[fittofattofit]

This is the Pic that's being used for the adds and branding of the informercial. http://forum.bodybuilding.com/attach...3&d=1354164291

superman physique, but no way looking old --- Truly inspirational

[Vytis]

You guys and gals are killin' it in here. Major props to all!

I've been reverse dieting for the past 25 days and was feeling fat tonight--had to take a few shots to mark progress as clothes are feeling tighter .

The next 4 years I am attacking my arms with a vengeance!! I feel that I need at least 18" guns in order to be competitive. We'll see--arms have always been small. Sitting at 16.25" with no pump and flexed.

Looks like you're right on track with the reverse dieting - good on you for keeping disciplined.

Like you my arms are relatively small. At 230 they're just about 17.5". I could definitely use some more size.

Keep up the good work!

[llahhsoj]

You look a lot taller than 5'8" in that video.

[tryintorebuild]

Looks like you're right on track with the reverse dieting - good on you for keeping disciplined.

Like you my arms are relatively small. At 230 they're just about 17.5". I could definitely use some more size.

Keep up the good work!

You guys with your "little" arms are destroying my ego
I like that term reverse dieting. I guess that's the new bulk. I'm trying it too, but it sure is hard to convince myself I am suppose to eat more. Seems like that's how I got fat in the first place.