Starting to look fairly muscular. Need criticism/opinions on physique.

[USMCSuperDad86]

Your at the point where your base is solid. I give you complete props on what you have gained thus far. For improvements your shoulders could use more mass to cap them off, and you can never have a thick enough or detailed enough back. DON'T forget about the body parts people neglect to think about and usually standout the most when on stage. Work your hamstrings, lower back and forearms too. Your solid buddy but its real criticism that is going to push you in the right direction. By the way great genetics, don't waste them.

[Dreamlifter]

Damn, nearly the same height and weight as me yet you look much better, good work and keep hitting it hard.

Repped

[Mikesullyy]

intermittent fasting...I pretty much only stick to the timeline thing. eat my calories in a 6-8 hour window. I've had good results and it definitely helps me with both cutting AND bulking.

You've made some amazing progress. I'm a bit jealous sinrking out a month longer than you. Then again, the first few months were an odd combination of cutting and bulking. I did lose 10 pounds of fat. I'm still in the 15-18~% area, so I might actually be better off than I think.

Did I just make this about me? Whoops.

Still, terrific progress. Way more than 'fairly' muscular' too! If I saw you in my gym, I'd probably drop a weight on my foot because I'd be too busy staring :P (no hetero)

thanks man! Really appreciate the compliments bro. To be honest it's pretty unnusual to get overly muscular in your first couple months unless you have supremely good genetics, just keep working hard and you'll get ripped as hell soon

[Mikesullyy]

Looking great man. Very good.

Thanks bro! Working hard on it

[TheSecondName]

Nice man! Keep doing!

Any before pictures at how you looked before working out?

200 lbs is my goal too... but I have to be patient since I gain a lot of fat easily, so my first goal is to be 185lbs like you now.

[Mikesullyy]

This is the only picture I believe I have and it's very very old haha. And I feel you bro! I don't gain fat very easily but it takes a while to put on muscle. But then again that's common for everyone.

[foreverSNAFU]

looking pretty good. i'd just keep doing what you're doing. oh and if you're not deadlifting, add 1x5 deads somewhere in your back day, it will make your traps, spinal erectors, and forearms explode.

[Mikesullyy]

looking pretty good. i'd just keep doing what you're doing. oh and if you're not deadlifting, add 1x5 deads somewhere in your back day, it will make your traps, spinal erectors, and forearms explode.

Thanks bro. 1x5 dead lifts? One set 5 reps?

[Mikesullyy]

Your at the point where your base is solid. I give you complete props on what you have gained thus far. For improvements your shoulders could use more mass to cap them off, and you can never have a thick enough or detailed enough back. DON'T forget about the body parts people neglect to think about and usually standout the most when on stage. Work your hamstrings, lower back and forearms too. Your solid buddy but its real criticism that is going to push you in the right direction. By the way great genetics, don't waste them.

Thanks a ton for the advise and kind words! I am planning to compete someday so I need all the help I can get.

[AdamWW]

Thank you very much for the advise! I completely agree with you especially on the chest and back width. My chest and lats have seemed to be my muscles that grow the slowest but I'm currently working very hard on them. I'm perfectly content with my waist ratio right now as it is about 31.5 which for having never cut in my life isn't too bad , like you said a bigger chest and wider lats will give me a more ideal shape. The only thing I would disagree with is the bicep peaks. In many ways I consider my biceps to be one of my strongest muscles. My left is a little behind but that's normal. And considering a month ago it was 14.25 inches and is now 15 compared to my rights jump from 15-15.25 I am happy with their progress so far . all in all thanks a ton for your criticism bro! repped.

It could just be the back angle.. in the first shot they look much better.

[Mikesullyy]

It could just be the back angle.. in the first shot they look much better.

You're probably right

[Mikesullyy]

Started Week 4 of shortcut to size today. Went ****ing great. Repped 215 for the first time, and did it like it was cake. Also got my flies up to 65 for the first time so really stoked on that . For some reason my weight is going down and my strength is going up and quite substantially.. Seeing as I'm trying to bulk I'm finding this pretty darn confusing. If anyone could provide a reason why it'd be greatly appreciated.

[lakmir0]

Also got my flies up to 65 for the first time so really stoked on that .

Would really love to see a video on this so I can learn from your technique. I get seriously trashed going up to 45.

[Mikesullyy]

Would really love to see a video on this so I can learn from your technique. I get seriously trashed going up to 45.

Well I did forget to mention they were incline flies. There's really not too much technique to it. I just put the weights on my legs and lift them up with the help of my thighs.

[lakmir0]

Well I did forget to mention they were incline flies. There's really not too much technique to it. I just put the weights on my legs and lift them up with the help of my thighs.

Oh, okay. I thought you were referring to flat bench flies in which case I was amazed! Even Arnold in Pumping Iron was only doing 80 lb flies, I believe. Not to say you were lying, just that it would be a sight to watch.

[Mikesullyy]

Oh, okay. I thought you were referring to flat bench flies in which case I was amazed! Even Arnold in Pumping Iron was only doing 80 lb flies, I believe. Not to say you were lying, just that it would be a sight to watch.

I'll get a video of me doin flat bench flies with 65s. I can do it

[lakmir0]

I'll get a video of me doin flat bench flies with 65s. I can do it

I cant wait to see it. Anrold did 8 reps I believe. Think you can do 8 reps @ 65?

[Mikesullyy]

I cant wait to see it. Anrold did 8 reps I believe. Think you can do 8 reps @ 65?

I'll certainly give it my best

[Kneasel]

Looking solid man...

[Mikesullyy]

Looking solid man...

Thanks man. Doing my best. Have to keep reminding myself that Rome wasn't build in a day. Congrats on your transformation by the way, very impressive

[Jaboof11]

looking great man! keep it up!

[Mikesullyy]

looking great man! keep it up!

Thanks man, i plan too.

[Youngshredder]

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[Mikesullyy]

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[Youngshredder]

Im guessing ur not on the juice? Any plans for the future?

[Mikesullyy]

Im guessing ur not on the juice? Any plans for the future?

Obviously not. Yes. I plan to compete somewhere within the next 3-5 years dependant on my current life and plans.

[Kneasel]

Thanks man. Doing my best. Have to keep reminding myself that Rome wasn't build in a day. Congrats on your transformation by the way, very impressive

i'm in the same boat, looking for immediate results, but we know that just doesn't happen... at the very least if you pump out one more rep than we did last workout, or bump the weight up...

[Youngshredder]

I meant any plans as in jumping on the bike anytime in the near or later future. Are you planning to compete as a bodybuilder or more towards the fitness modelling side

[Mikesullyy]

I meant any plans as in jumping on the bike anytime in the near or later future. Are you planning to compete as a bodybuilder or more towards the fitness modelling side

I like natural bodybuilding, and I respect people who aren't naturals as well. I just don't agree with it. I will never touch steroids or growth hormone. I don't have any concrete plans as to where i want to compete as that will change as I change and get older.

[Mikesullyy]

i'm in the same boat, looking for immediate results, but we know that just doesn't happen... at the very least if you pump out one more rep than we did last workout, or bump the weight up...

It really definitely doesn't. I should be happy with the fact that my lifts have gone up so much since I started shorcut to size but I'm not happy because my weight has gone down haha. Which I don't understand at all!