This Week in the O35 (pics/vids)

[ajdahlheimer]

here is a pic from yesterday's workout. I haven't flexed in this pose in YEARS! lol I do admit though, I don't think I'm looking too shabby if I do say so myself. from here I want to start adding some muscle WITHOUT getting fat again. Def. need to add some mass to my chest hahahahaha

On spread. Looking jacked.

[silverlightning]

i was able to break a mental block on squats today, but didn't get a video. i did video my measly dead lift 375x5. i was happy about not rounding my back on this set. unless someone else sees anything i can improve on except for the weight lol.

[tobymax123]

I haven't been around the forums much lately, but want to give some props all around with a big multi-quote!

A couple pounds down from the last time I posted. Trainer programmed pause squats as a finisher. So here's 6 at 275 all criticism welcome.

Nice pause! I'm trying to do the same thing, but due to knee issues I started over from ground zero. Literally I started doing ATG pause squats with the bar only. I'm only back up to 185 lb at this point, but I have to say that doing ATG with pause has done good things for my knees.

Still right at 200 but getting a bit leaner so definitely been growing. Will continue to build muscle the next 7 months. Like watching paint dry but will continue to be consistent with my diet and workouts.

Those arms, those shoulders... I want some of that.

Gavin, toby, Doc, hmmm and everyone really; you guys are really progressing. Great work.

Working the tear drop myself:

Thanks V. Crazy legs, as usual.

Posing practice. 4 weeks out!

Awesome pic man. It's been great to see your progress and transformation these past several months. It's still funny to see you hairless, considering you started posting here as gorilla man.

Two weeks post beach and I'm up over 5 lbs. but back to keeping my cals/macros in check. My plan is to successfully lean bulk for the first time and not go over 195 lbs. this winter, last year i hit 210. I hate dieting and it will be a huge success for me if i can keep the junk food to a minimum this winter.

Don't know when I've seen a waist that small on a guy your size. Awesome physique. As others keep saying to you.... get your ass in a physique comp!

The guys in the journals have been after me to pick it up a notch on my plus sets. To dig a bit deeper and really see what I can do. Between that and ID's 2 recent deadlifting threads I did just that. Last night's deadlifting rep pr. 290x11 on my 1+ day. I haven't come close to doing these reps before on deads. I really felt form start to waiver a bit on rep 9 or so. Excuse the old man gasping and wheezing at the end, that just wiped me out lol I always wear a belt and grips on my heaviest sets for that extra push (or pull I guess lol)

It is 290 and not 295 like it says on the vid. I was tired when I uploaded it this morning.

Nice job! 11 reps is a lot for deads. My form starts breaking down after 5 or 6 reps when I get within 75% of my max.

Taken today at the gym

Looking great and youthful as always. But you already knew that, right?

here is a pic from yesterday's workout. I haven't flexed in this pose in YEARS! lol I do admit though, I don't think I'm looking too shabby if I do say so myself. from here I want to start adding some muscle WITHOUT getting fat again. Def. need to add some mass to my chest hahahahaha

Awesome pic, very good physique.

i was able to break a mental block on squats today, but didn't get a video. i did video my measly dead lift 375x5. i was happy about not rounding my back on this set. unless someone else sees anything i can improve on except for the weight lol.

I'm no expert, but the form looks pretty darn good to me. A lot better than mine! Nice work.

[silverlightning]

A couple pounds down from the last time I posted. Trainer programmed pause squats as a finisher. So here's 6 at 275 all criticism welcome.

looks good. been thinking of trying pause squats. if i do, i think 135 will suffice.

[kimm4]

Nicely done everyone keep them coming.

Couple from today.

[soccerdad5]

Wow. Let's hear it for old age and treachery !

I'll take a pair of SoccerDad's guns please. I just have two tickets to the stick show.

Ha ha! Just keep going! You will get there.

Here is one from this week. Love being in a calorie "surplus"

[wedjim]

Man, some serious improvements in here. I don't get to post here often, but it's inspirational every time thru!

Left reps where able.

[Vytis]

Trying to gain some muscle myself right now. I am up about 10lbs (morning weight is 222). Not sure it translates in pictures though.

[Overload]

Trying to gain some muscle myself right now.

Trying? Looks like you're succeeding. Keep up the nice work!

[cactusflower]

Eye candy overload in here!!!!

[Overload]

Eye candy overload

Thank you... oh wait, you weren't referring to me

[cactusflower]

Thank you... oh wait, you weren't referring to me

LOL I didn't even notice that but yes you are included in the eye candy!

[DSUP]

I'm on vacation in Maui and were staying at a resort on Ka'anapali Beach in West Maui. This large, black lava rock divides Ka'anapali Beach in half. Snorkeling around the rock is legendary. The rock is almost completely encrusted in coral with a large assortment of fish and sea turtles. Hawaiian legend states that the spirits of warriors left the earth to meet their ancestors by leaping from this rock so, how could I resist?



^^^^ THIS is why we don't skip legs day!

[bradandblake]

Hope this doesn't discourage anyone because to me, it doesn't look like a lot of weight loss, however...

Here is what 20lbs of weight loss looks like. Peak bulk at 193 to 173 today.

[Jbizzlechizzle]

Awesome and inspiring progress that I've come to expect from the o35 crew. I haven't taken a pic or video since last month but now I'm motivated by all of the progress I'm seeing from this group. Keep it up everyone!

[skilledhunter]

Brad.. VERY impressive! How long did it take you?

[bradandblake]

Brad.. VERY impressive! How long did it take you?

Thank you! It was about 10 weeks.

[induced_drag]

Thank you! It was about 10 weeks.

Wow...coming together really nice! Screw the scale. You look way better!



Been a long time since I have posted any pics. Tonight I snapped my first gym 'selfie'. Hoping I can do as good a job as Bodyhard!




Pics are great and everything, but I am WAY more proud of this. Everyone has their own goals, but for me strength has to go along with the physique.

Tonight a new PR for me in my quest to improve my deads.
585x7

[bodyhard]

Wow...coming together really nice! Screw the scale. You look way better!



Been a long time since I have posted any pics. Tonight I snapped my first gym 'selfie'. Hoping I can do as good a job as Bodyhard!

Killing it ID for real!

[NorwichGrad]

Keep it up, y'all!!

Wow...coming together really nice! Screw the scale. You look way better!



Been a long time since I have posted any pics. Tonight I snapped my first gym 'selfie'. Hoping I can do as good a job as Bodyhard!




Pics are great and everything, but I am WAY more proud of this. Everyone has their own goals, but for me strength has to go along with the physique.

Tonight a new PR for me in my quest to improve my deads.
585x7

ID - I'm confused as to you why you don't enter bodybuilding shows.. Seriously.. You should, man.

[ajdahlheimer]

Sick bicep. Jealous.

[induced_drag]

Killing it ID for real!

Thanks BH! Gotta try to keep up with you!

Keep it up, y'all!!
ID - I'm confused as to you why you don't enter bodybuilding shows.. Seriously.. You should, man.

Thanks man, I do take that as a sincere compliment. I just dont feel I am the 'bodybuilder' type. Sure, I have developed good mass, but bodybuilding is more then just being 'big'. It is all about lines and aesthetics. While I am lucky to have parents that gave me good genes for strength and mass, my frame is not the bodybuilder type.

In the end, I have tremendous respect for those that compete. The dedication and mental effort is second to none really. I dont have the desire to stand and be judged. I do that to myself every day and in the end, it is me that I have to please. I am harder on myself than any judge would ever be.

I am still finding that balance for me (between looking a certain way and pushing heavy weight). What is really cool, is I am very happy where I am which is something I could not say a few years back. Does not mean I dont push as hard as ever though

I am sure if I had local buddies that competed, it might hold more fun for me. Without friends to go though the journey with, it seems a little too focused on myself. I am finding these days I am more and more motivated to work and train with others. Given my workouts were so solitary for so long, it is a welcome change.

I dont rule out anything in the future......

Sick bicep. Jealous.

Good bicep tip. My arms have not really changed size in a few years. What has happened that makes them look a lot better is leaning out. Cant say enough the positive effect that dropping a little fat will do for bringing out the shape of your muscles. The area around the elbow and insertion to the shoulder really suck in and that makes the whole belly poke out much more.

[ajdahlheimer]

It's a freak-show! (lol)

[CropDusterMan]

I vacationed there too, back in February...isn't Black Rock awesome. I have a friend with a helicopter company there, and we did an awesome helo tour around the mountains.

Seriously thinking about moving there!

[pharmamarketer]

Been a while since I thru up a leg pic. So why not today

[TouaregV8]

Snapped this poor quality pic in the gym this morning.

[OzChops]

Hope this doesn't discourage anyone because to me, it doesn't look like a lot of weight loss, however...

Here is what 20lbs of weight loss looks like. Peak bulk at 193 to 173 today.

Fantastic!
To drop 20lbs and have it not "look like a lot of weight loss" is perfect comp prep IMO!
You look bigger if anything, the increase in definition is great - can't wait for stage pics and report.

[dazlittle]

I'm on vacation in Maui and were staying at a resort on Ka'anapali Beach in West Maui. This large, black lava rock divides Ka'anapali Beach in half. Snorkeling around the rock is legendary. The rock is almost completely encrusted in coral with a large assortment of fish and sea turtles. Hawaiian legend states that the spirits of warriors left the earth to meet their ancestors by leaping from this rock so, how could I resist?

^^^^ THIS is why we don't skip legs day!

Awesome photograph.

Hope this doesn't discourage anyone because to me, it doesn't look like a lot of weight loss, however...

Here is what 20lbs of weight loss looks like. Peak bulk at 193 to 173 today.

Looking awesome, crazy triceps.

It's a freak-show! (lol)

Beard genetics jealousy!

[hmmmm16417]

It's a freak-show! (lol)

you look like a guy I work with .... from the neck up LOL (he's not in shape at all )

[ajdahlheimer]

Beard genetics jealousy!

you look like a guy I work with .... from the neck up

Poor guy. I've actually only got one more week left of this beard, then I'm shaving it.