Fletch bulked @ 231 lbs

Fletch · 09-01-2003, 10:09 AM

Hey everyone,
I thought I'd put up some updated pics since Skip convinced me it was about time I posted something other than my contest photos.

I am now a much leaner 231 lbs than I was prior to cutting for my show last December.

Most of my "contest definition" has faded away, however I am very satisfied will my appearance and my increased strength.

- Fletch "I'm gonna create my own post your pictures thread...with blackjack and hookers. Actually, forget the thread."

Fletch · 09-01-2003, 10:12 AM

BEEFCAKE!!!

- Fletch "You're gonna be the jealous ones when I'm on TV lookin all buff"

prolangtum · 09-01-2003, 10:12 AM

Looking solid,

My brightness on my monitor must be off, because the whiteness of your body hurt my eyes!!!

j/k,
nice work Fletch, you and str8flexed put most AAS and PH users to shame.

f*cking ecto · 09-01-2003, 10:15 AM

Nice :thumbs: Bigger and still lean! Keep it up!

Fletch · 09-01-2003, 10:17 AM

I have been focusing a lot lately on building up the arms, chest, and traps so that I can actually look like I play the part as a bber in clothes.

- Fletch "Fry, in order for me to get busy at maximum efficiency, I need a girl with a big 400 ton booty."

strongerone1 · 09-01-2003, 10:24 AM

How tall you are Fletch?

Fletch · 09-01-2003, 10:28 AM

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Originally posted by prolangtum
Looking solid,

My brightness on my monitor must be off, because the whiteness of your body hurt my eyes!!!

j/k,
nice work Fletch, you and str8flexed put most AAS and PH users to shame.

You'd think since I live in south FL i'd get out in the sunshine more often. I've considered PH usage, however I'm gonna put at least another year or so in the gym. I'm enjoying have a consistent schedule with work and training that I've never had before.

notice legs still have a couple striations left from the contest. I thought all the Ben & Jerry's would've killed em.

- Fletch

Fletch · 09-01-2003, 10:34 AM

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Originally posted by strongerone1
How tall you are Fletch?

I'm 6'2".

Turn down the brightness on the monitor for this pose. The glare off my chest is scary.

- Fletch aka POWDER

Fletch · 09-01-2003, 10:35 AM

gotta throw this last pose for good measure. This is the archer pose on the top of my trophy.

- Fletch "The moment seemed right. Call me old fashioned, but I like a dump to be as memorable as it is devastating."

KarateChris · 09-01-2003, 11:09 AM

Great job man. I don't know HOW the hell you, skip, and layne stay so damn lean in the offseason, but great job on that man. Your shoulders are looking really good. I agree with all the points that you need to work on, but I'd like to also add work on your back thickness. You have good width, but try to work on the thickness (I have the same damn problem). Keep it up. Later.

**Bignbuff** · 09-01-2003, 12:12 PM

Lookin good Fletch! Keep workin hard.

Tim · 09-01-2003, 12:17 PM

Looking huge. And very cut for someone who is bulking.

Fletch · 09-01-2003, 12:49 PM

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Originally posted by KarateChris
Great job man. I don't know HOW the hell you, skip, and layne stay so damn lean in the offseason, but great job on that man. Your shoulders are looking really good. I agree with all the points that you need to work on, but I'd like to also add work on your back thickness. You have good width, but try to work on the thickness (I have the same damn problem). Keep it up. Later.

Thanks everyone. I've been doing more close grip stuff lately on back day. It's one of those muscle groups where I really "feel" the muscles contract. Probably why it's not a stubborn bodypart for me. Thanks for the suggestion Chris.

- Fletch

fmusclekg · 09-01-2003, 02:47 PM

damn good!, i'm also 6-2.5 231lbs exactly. certainly not as lean though or devleoped but i only started 8 months ago. what are some of the lifts you put up and how big are your arms?

Fletch · 09-01-2003, 03:48 PM

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Originally posted by fmusclekg
damn good!, i'm also 6-2.5 231lbs exactly. certainly not as lean though or devleoped but i only started 8 months ago. what are some of the lifts you put up and how big are your arms?

Im not one to usually post lifting stats, however I recently benched 315 for 8 reps when I was fresh.

Arms are 17" even. (cold)

- Fletch

SlickRick · 09-01-2003, 03:54 PM

Whoa. And I thought said he fattened up a bit (or maybe it was bloated) since his contest. But Fletch, you still look really lean and you look massive! You must tell us what training and diet you are diet, you must!!

What are your goals for your next contest? I dont think you have to lean down as much judging by pics alone. Plus you still got room to grow while still staying lean. Congrats Fletch, you got a new fan.

Flynn · 09-01-2003, 04:10 PM

Looking good "Hitman". Definitely can a difference in the areas which you mentioned. Staying that lean when bulking must make cutting a lot easier.

**scott_donald** · 09-01-2003, 04:16 PM

looks good keep goin getting big now...

Fletch · 09-01-2003, 04:16 PM

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Originally posted by SlickRick
Whoa. And I thought said he fattened up a bit (or maybe it was bloated) since his contest. But Fletch, you still look really lean and you look massive! You must tell us what training and diet you are diet, you must!!

What are your goals for your next contest? I dont think you have to lean down as much judging by pics alone. Plus you still got room to grow while still staying lean. Congrats Fletch, you got a new fan.

Thanks SlickRick! Gaining 20 lbs in 2 weeks was a rather traumatic experience after seeing myself so much more defined a few weeks earlier.

Since my show I've been able to better schedule my meals since I'm in a position in life where everything is quite consistent. (eat, work, eat, lift, eat, etc.) I have posted my diet log on the Avant Labs training log section in their forum.

I have been experimenting with a few different training methods and I tend to switch things up every month. I eat low glycemic foods throughout the day and high glycemic during (leucine, glutamine, dextrose) & postworkout (protein shake with banana & dextrose).

I'm looking to get around 240 max and hold that condition until I slowly begin dieting for potentially doing a contest or two next spring/summer. I would like to come on stage 15-20 lbs heavier than I did this year and just as lean. However, the muscular maturity is what I am lacking compared to other competitors who have been competing longer than I have. I'm still a noob to all this and have lots to learn.

To make a long story short......consistency in training, diet, and rest has been what has kept me gaining.

- Fletch

dpman · 09-01-2003, 04:31 PM

Best picture post yet.
You are looking solid.
Great Posing.!!!!!

Fletch · 09-01-2003, 04:35 PM

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Originally posted by dpman
Best picture post yet.
You are looking solid.
Great Posing.!!!!!

Thank you dpman.

- Fletch "Must.....contain.....EGO!!"

SlickRick · 09-01-2003, 04:37 PM

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Originally posted by Fletch

- Fletch "Must.....contain.....EGO!!"

Unfortunately for many bodybuilders, containing one's ego is harder than going through the rituals and tribulations of a diet. LOL

Mighty Mikey G · 09-01-2003, 05:39 PM

Look very good Fletch. How long have you been working out?

Fletch · 09-01-2003, 06:45 PM

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Originally posted by Mighty Mikey G
Look very good Fletch. How long have you been working out?

I have been working out since I was 14 years old. (I'm 22 now)

I have been bodybuilding (dietary habits, training, and rest for 16 months)

- Fletch "We've got a long way to go catch up to Skip's record of 240 consecutive months"

B-BOY · 09-01-2003, 07:40 PM

wow ted your looking smooth as a baby's ass...LOL joking bro!
your swelling up bro, keep going and hit it heavy and hard, the fun part is dieting the next time and really finding out how much muscle you had built in the offseason, its quite shocking.

Liquid · 09-01-2003, 08:14 PM

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Originally posted by Fletch

- Fletch "We've got a long way to go catch up to Skip's record of 240 consecutive months"

lol, never looked at it that way... damn

anywayz, looking impressive bro! keep it up!

Fletch · 09-01-2003, 08:24 PM

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Originally posted by B-BOY
wow ted your looking smooth as a baby's ass...LOL joking bro!
your swelling up bro, keep going and hit it heavy and hard, the fun part is dieting the next time and really finding out how much muscle you had built in the offseason, its quite shocking.

Thanks B-BOY (freakin monster) It was rather shocking to see how quickly I smoothed out in the mirror after my contest. I accepted that I couldn't look like that year round however I wanted to focus on making slow steady gains for the next 8-12 months to be able to jump into the Open Class and look like I belong there with the other NGA freaks that I saw at my comp.

- Fletch

Xervean · 09-01-2003, 09:46 PM

Looking pretty good fletch.

So what happened to Layne? Does he still train? He used to post a photoshoot every 2-3 days. He must not be as big as you guys

**str8flexed** · 09-01-2003, 11:45 PM

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Originally posted by KarateChris
Great job man. I don't know HOW the hell you, skip, and layne stay so damn lean in the offseason, but great job on that man. Your shoulders are looking really good. I agree with all the points that you need to work on, but I'd like to also add work on your back thickness. You have good width, but try to work on the thickness (I have the same damn problem). Keep it up. Later.

thickness doesn't show unless your real lean

ted, your legs look 3X better than last year at this time and 10X more cut than last year at this time

**str8flexed** · 09-01-2003, 11:49 PM

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Originally posted by Xervean
Looking pretty good fletch.

So what happened to Layne? Does he still train? He used to post a photoshoot every 2-3 days. He must not be as big as you guys

You can think what you want

The reason I haven't posted pics yet is because I am waiting til I hit 220 to do so. I promised myself I wouldn't post any until I was 220 and still lean

you can ask skip about my "tape measure suprise" when I went to visit him if you like. I'm not going to disclose any information at this point