320+ to 267

[cebby1985]

been a while since i posted here but im.done w my cut and.enjoying summer

First progress pic. Prob 305ish



Last progress pic all relaxed

[NHSport]

Holy crap. You're a beast man. How tall are you??

Showing abs at 267. A few more % points and you'll be on stage!

[Mongo81X]

Instead of wearing ravens slippers you look like you could fill in for Suggs lol, nice job man.

[cebby1985]

Haha thanks guys. Im right at 6'1" and actually when i started guys like.suggs jpp and justin tuck were who i idolized. The last pic was when i started a little bit of carb loading on sundays. I typically ate 40/30/30 w a total carb load on sun.

[Mongo81X]

<~~~ huge giants fan btw. Jpp is a genetic freak, 275 and he looks to be under 10%. Guys on the team say he eats Doritos all day lol. Anyways, enjoy your summer. What next btw? Slow bulk, more cutting?

[JVRICHARDS]

Haha thanks guys. Im right at 6'1" and actually when i started guys like.suggs jpp and justin tuck were who i idolized. The last pic was when i started a little bit of carb loading on sundays. I typically ate 40/30/30 w a total carb load on sun.

Holy **** son. You are straight beast mode.

[diesel_3]

Wow!
Thread title is a little misleading, I came in not expecting those kinds of results!
Very very solid, good job!

[Crooktele79]

Wow man very awesome progress! And this is coming from a steelers fan lol...

I assume that you have been lifting for pretty much your entire life to attain that frame? I am truly inspired now...can't wait to bulk up!

[tryingtofocus]

Wow, you looked no where near 300 pounds in your 1st pic. Held your weight really well. Even looked beefy over 300, which is impressive, especially only being 6-1.

Very impressive results. Why did you black out the face on the 2nd pic though?

[tremour88]

bloody hell man your built like an animal, I weigh 2lbs less and would love muscles like you've got.

Keep up the good work man

[cebby1985]

I blacked out the face on the account of my daughter. Ill post the same pic w only her face blacked in cade of any doubters.

And yes ive powerlifted. Started 7 yrs ago and the look i have now us due to diet and my frame us genetics but physique is all aboutsquat bench deadlify military and rows dips pull ups etc. I havent done a meet since 09 but totalled 1915 @ 308 w lifts of 650/565/700 all raw. Didnt lose much strength during my cut

And something im proud if is i ran a Tk in 29:40 the weekend before my first pic was taken lol!!

[cebby1985]

Here.

[NABlakley]

Extremely impressed. Did not expect to see you that cut up at 265-270. Keep up the good work!

[cap10raygun]

I was expecting this to be your 267 pic lol.

[sharpieblet]

interested in what OP's preferred rep range during bulking was...i've been almost exclusively in the 5 rep range whether cutting or bulking, but it never hurts for other opinions...

[Vekra]

If I met you and a bear in a forest, I'd run towards the bear! And I mean that in a good way! Outstanding physique man. I wish I looked that good at 305 lbs. Damn.

[v4micajr]

unbelievable. Did not see that coming!

[cebby1985]

Thanks peeps!
To sharpie- all squats deads bench and military press was 3x5 reps. In fact once i got to the last stages.of.my cut and cut out running for.eliptical and biking as cardio i went as heavy as 2 rep sets. Now consistent heavy weight is what im used to but it.takes a toll. Now that im basically.eating maintenance and backed my lifting to 3x a wk im working higher reps for now.

[ncj01]

wow man, awesome!

I missed it- how long did that take, pic 1 to pic 2?

[cebby1985]

First pic was the sat after thanksgiving and the last pic was end of may. I will say i have lifted for several yrs but my look is proof that you cant out train poor nutrition!!!

[sharpieblet]

Thanks peeps!
To sharpie- all squats deads bench and military press was 3x5 reps. In fact once i got to the last stages.of.my cut and cut out running for.eliptical and biking as cardio i went as heavy as 2 rep sets. Now consistent heavy weight is what im used to but it.takes a toll. Now that im basically.eating maintenance and backed my lifting to 3x a wk im working higher reps for now.

that's good to know. i've been sticking mostly with a 3x5 type working set for my big lifts, usually ending with a couple 2-3 rep sets and then 1 or 2 singles, on deads and squats anyway. i'll warm up with 8-10 reps for a couple sets before working sets. i think it's been working but you can't help but doubt yourself every once in a while, lol, human nature.

[tryingtofocus]

What do you attest to the abs area? Always thought that was all about diet. What exercises do you do to get your stomach/abs like that?

I like you never liked terrible at my heaviest of 340, then dropped to 228 and sling shot up to 280 and now back to 247, but added a lot more muscle mass. Nothing like you, but not doing to bad. I however have a flabby stomach still and just marked it ad I would always have problems in that area.

I bench over 400 for reps and Military close to 300. I don't dead lift much to back issues and hardly any cardio besides 20 minutes 3x a week on elliptical.

Just would love to know your secret since you eat at maintenance,which is what I do most days. Also you said nutrition isn't that good.

Thanks and definitely impressed!

[cebby1985]

that's good to know. i've been sticking mostly with a 3x5 type working set for my big lifts, usually ending with a couple 2-3 rep sets and then 1 or 2 singles, on deads and squats anyway. i'll warm up with 8-10 reps for a couple sets before working sets. i think it's been working but you can't help but doubt yourself every once in a while, lol, human nature.

Your warm up and workout sounds identical to mine!! Here recently ive been focusing more on volume for legs and it seems.to be working. Ill only .warmup and go real heavy amd the rest is high rep.high volume and im.getting more growth to my legs.

[cebby1985]

What do you attest to the abs area? Always thought that was all about diet. What exercises do you do to get your stomach/abs like that?

I credit my abs to my.diet, theyre made in the kitchen not in the gym. What ab exercisez i do consist of deadlifting til my shins bleed and squatting til i puke.

I like you never liked terrible at my heaviest of 340, then dropped to 228 and sling shot up to 280 and now back to 247, but added a lot more muscle mass. Nothing like you, but not doing to bad. I however have a flabby stomach still and just marked it ad I would always have problems in that area.

Just keep working to get rid of the fat man! Youll get there

I bench over 400 for reps and Military close to 300. I don't dead lift much to back issues and hardly any cardio besides 20 minutes 3x a week on elliptical.

Do you squat?

Just would love to know your secret since you eat at maintenance,which is what I do most days. Also you said nutrition isn't that good.

I am eating at maintenance now but through out my cut i ate at -1000 cal per day. I think you misunderstood me earlier about nutrition. Regarding sharpie i said i lifted basically the same through out my life but my good diet is what transformed me from what i was to what i am. YOU CANT OUT TRAIN BAD NUTRITION.


Thanks and definitely impressed!

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[FatGuy260]

Good job op. You look like the incredible hulk now! Great transformation

[tryingtofocus]

Gotcha now, I must have read wrong.

Most of my reasons for stomach issues is due to poor nutrition. Even when in my cat/deficit I was still eating a lot of bad foods. I know that is where I need to get serious to get where I want.

Goal is 220 and 15-18% Bf. I am not a bodybuilder, just average guy looking to be more fit.

Congrads again!

[mikaveli06]

U are my new idol. I was 345+ and dropped to 270 but was weak. I got back up to 300 currently but am much stronger now. I still have a gut but the rest of me is coming around. Switched from phat routine to ud2.0 and similar. Recently have gone to 5-3-1 and results are way better. Considering a switch to madcow 5x5 or possibly 5-3-1 for press squat and deads but smolov jr for bench as thats my weakest point. Numbers are nowhere near urs but im no longer embarrassed to be in gym.
Squat 425+
Bench 310
Press 185x6
Dl.....335x6 (just started deads recently and are increasing weekly)

Anyway congrats and im inspired by those pics

Also incorporated I.F. lately with solid results

[cebby1985]

Gotcha now, I must have read wrong.

Most of my reasons for stomach issues is due to poor nutrition. Even when in my cat/deficit I was still eating a lot of bad foods. I know that is where I need to get serious to get where I want.

Goal is 220 and 15-18% Bf. I am not a bodybuilder, just average guy looking to be more fit.

Congrads again!

Well when they say you are what you eat, its no joke! Dont limit yourself. Your mind will take your body as far as it can. You are the only.holding yourself back. I looked at myself one day in disgust and decided i was going to do.something. I was criticised at first. Now.people see me at 270lbs and are like what the......? I say i told you so. People may have thought i was stupid for not eating desert on christmas or thanksgiving but now i am.what i wanted. Dont limit yourself! You want abs? Get them! Theyre there!

[cebby1985]

U are my new idol. I was 345+ and dropped to 270 but was weak. I got back up to 300 currently but am much stronger now. I still have a gut but the rest of me is coming around. Switched from phat routine to ud2.0 and similar. Recently have gone to 5-3-1 and results are way better. Considering a switch to madcow 5x5 or possibly 5-3-1 for press squat and deads but smolov jr for bench as thats my weakest point. Numbers are nowhere near urs but im no longer embarrassed to be in gym.
Squat 425+
Bench 310
Press 185x6
Dl.....335x6 (just started deads recently and are increasing weekly)

Anyway congrats and im inspired by those pics

Also incorporated I.F. lately with solid results

Thank you. And ill tel you from.experience and being around other successful lifters. Never be embarressed about your numbers in the gym. You think i just walked in the gym and benched 500 some lbs? Nope! I started out just like everyone else. I just had a mindset that if someone else can do it, so can i. And as far as all the routines you mentioned, just give each workout time to see results and stay consistant.so you know what works and what doesnt. We werent all made from the same cookie cutter so not all ppl.react the same to workout routines. Just stay dedicated and let your mind take you where you tk be

[cebby1985]

Seriously 305lb starting weight?

I am the same height as you, and what I see in the mirror @ 300lbs is a lot bigger than your pic. inb4 legs.. My legs are monstrous.

Regardless, successful cut, well done. It looks like you gained muscle on your cut.

The only real leg pics i have are in my.underwear and im not.posting them but w a 650lb raw squat in competition w a 700 near miss theyre not small. So not sure what you mean