Last pic of my quads I promise, just want to show what squatting 3x has done for me.

[bodyhard]

I wont take any more pics of my legs (I am sure most are getting tired of seeing them ) but I am just ecstatic on how well my legs have been responding this year.

My legs (quads/hams/calves) were my weakest point even before my accident, when IMO I was at my best. Even though I was pretty proportional symmetrically, my legs did not appear big at all. Here is where I thought I was at my best.



I took this quad shot last night and for my legs to be responding as skinny as they were after my accident and still at 50 years of age, you have to understand why I am so excited about my leg development.




So yeah sorry for all the quad pics of late (at least they are not bicep shots ) but I am really really excited on my leg development and where else can I share this enthusiasm but on a bodybuilding site where others can relate???

Last pic on legs I promise, until 2015.

[GKC45]

Keep posting your pics. One, you enjoy posting them and that is enough reason all on it's own. Two, it gives credibility to your advice when folks can see the results.

[Northeasterner]

From big to gigantic!

[mirroroferised]

Keep posting your pics. One, you enjoy posting them and that is enough reason all on it's own. Two, it gives credibility to your advice when folks can see the results.

This. It's a body building site, or at least it's supposed to be Post away. I know I use the workouts, vids and pics posted by others as motivation and drive to keep improving myself.

I'm still not sure why you don't compete BH. You seem to have expressed interest in it if I remember correctly. Looking huge anyway.

[Phattso]

It's working for you and impressive. It's a bbing site, so progress pics are just fine.

[bodyhard]

Keep posting your pics. One, you enjoy posting them and that is enough reason all on it's own. Two, it gives credibility to your advice when folks can see the results.

I agree with the credibility in showing pics, I never say I did or can do something without showing a pic/video, thats just me.

From big to gigantic!

Thanks for the props.

This. It's a body building site, or at least it's supposed to be Post away. I know I use the workouts, vids and pics posted by others as motivation and drive to keep improving myself.

I'm still not sure why you don't compete BH. You seem to have expressed interest in it if I remember correctly. Looking huge anyway.

As I posted on another site, one of the things that held me back was the lack of my legs, I always wanted my legs to come up to par and if I can get my legs bigger (which I believe I will) by 2015 I would have no excuse NOT to compete.
One year I went to watch a member of the OV35 compete and cheer him on but what stood out to me was the lack of size his legs displayed. Here is a pic I took of him on stage and his legs were just horrible.

It's working for you and impressive. It's a bbing site, so progress pics are just fine.

Thanks man, appreciate the props.

[CHILDOFGO12]

I wont take any more pics of my legs (I am sure most are getting tired of seeing them ) but I am just ecstatic on how well my legs have been responding this year.

My legs (quads/hams/calves) were my weakest point even before my accident, when IMO I was at my best. Even though I was pretty proportional symmetrically, my legs did not appear big at all. Here is where I thought I was at my best.



I took this quad shot last night and for my legs to be responding as skinny as they were after my accident and still at 50 years of age, you have to understand why I am so excited about my leg development.




So yeah sorry for all the quad pics of late (at least they are not bicep shots ) but I am really really excited on my leg development and where else can I share this enthusiasm but on a bodybuilding site where others can relate???

Last pic on legs I promise, until 2015.

nice work, keep it up

[bodyhard]

nice work, keep it up

LOL you pop up from time to time

Thanks for the props.

[OutOfStep]

One year I went to watch a member of the OV35 compete and cheer him on but what stood out to me was the lack of size his legs displayed. Here is a pic I took of him on stage and his legs were just horrible.

Legs look good John, but this is pretty weak right here. IIRC Baldy was in his 70's competing in this pic? Cut the man a break. I doubt you'll find many 70+ year olds competing in bodybuilding, let alone sporting tree trunks. Respect for being able to bring your legs back up after your accident, but comparing your build to a senior citizen is soft as hell playa. I know you think you are going to live forever and always look young, but Father Time comes for us all sooner or later.

[bodyhard]

OS that is the wrong pic I was suppose to post a pic of Old Sup. I corrected my mistake at FLEX site and forgot to do so here. I have nothing but respect to Baldie and that pic was NOT the pic I was suppose to put up.

[Aggressive]

Legs look good John, but this is pretty weak right here. IIRC Baldy was in his 70's competing in this pic? Cut the man a break. I doubt you'll find many 70+ year olds competing in bodybuilding, let alone sporting tree trunks. Respect for being able to bring your legs back up after your accident, but comparing your build to a senior citizen is soft as hell playa. I know you think you are going to live forever and always look young, but Father Time comes for us all sooner or later.

^^^

[OutOfStep]

OS that is the wrong pic I was suppose to post a pic of Old Sup. I corrected my mistake at FLEX site and forgot to do so here. I have nothing but respect to Baldie and that pic was NOT the pic I was suppose to put up.

That's cool John. I know it isn't like you to do something like that. I respect Baldy a great deal as well. I never liked Old Sup very much so no problem bashing his legs.

[bodyhard]

That's cool John. I know it isn't like you to do something like that. I respect Baldy a great deal as well. I never liked Old Sup very much so no problem bashing his legs.

Lol I am not trying to bash his legs but when I went to see him compete what stood out to me was his underdeveloped legs in comparison to his upper body. I honestly believe he did not take first because of it, yet he felt the judges did him dirty. But I seen him compete twice and both times I believe his legs were not in par with his upper body.

[OutOfStep]

But I seen him compete twice and both times I believe his legs were not in par with his upper body.

This is pretty much the norm in every gym. It is very rare that I see a guy who has what I would consider impressive upper body development with legs that match. Most competitors at local shows are weak in the lower body. The natty shows are even worse.

[bodyhard]

This is pretty much the norm in every gym. It is very rare that I see a guy who has what I would consider impressive upper body development with legs that match. Most competitors at local shows are weak in the lower body. The natty shows are even worse.

That is the reason I always was reluctant to compete, I just always felt my legs were not up to par with my upper body. I looked proportion, but knowing I had to cut down to go in shredded and conditioned I knew my legs would suffer.

I made it a point to myself to train my legs as hard as I can to get them as big as I can. And while I am extremely happy with my size thus far (considering how much size /mass I've lost) I know they still have to be bigger for me to compete successfully.

[OutOfStep]

That is the reason I always was reluctant to compete, I just always felt my legs were not up to par with my upper body. I looked proportion, but knowing I had to cut down to go in shredded and conditioned I knew my legs would suffer.

I made it a point to myself to train my legs as hard as I can to get them as big as I can. And while I am extremely happy with my size thus far (considering how much size /mass I've lost) I know they still have to be bigger for me to compete successfully.

If you aren't already, start attending some local shows, especially ones that you might consider doing. I think you'd be more competitive than you realize. Might be just what you need to get your confidence. It's all about shape, especially when you are on stage. Good shape creates the illusion of size. Your shape will give you an advantage against men with more scale weight but less gifted shape and structure. Work with a posing coach too. Good posing will allow you to display your build in the best way, hiding flaws and accentuating strong points.

[bodyhard]

If you aren't already, start attending some local shows, especially ones that you might consider doing. I think you'd be more competitive than you realize. Might be just what you need to get your confidence. It's all about shape, especially when you are on stage. Good shape creates the illusion of size. Your shape will give you an advantage against men with more scale weight but less gifted shape and structure. Work with a posing coach too. Good posing will allow you to display your build in the best way, hiding flaws and accentuating strong points.

Stupid question OS, but you have competed correct?

If so do you have any pics?

[silverlightning]

good job BH

[DocHoss]

Freaky good job! You have every right to be proud of those quads. I'd be over the Moon with even half of that.

[Fritter14]

Awesome tree trunks, I'd be proud to show them off too!

[StressMonkey]

Big difference between the two pics BH!

[raynerd]

Great job BH! Legs are hyooge, and calves at hyooge as well. Such an awesome comeback you have made.

[quicksand jesus]

looking good man

[OutOfStep]

Stupid question OS, but you have competed correct?

If so do you have any pics?

Nope. Zero interest in competing.

[bodyhard]

good job BH

Thanks.

Freaky good job! You have every right to be proud of those quads. I'd be over the Moon with even half of that.

Thanks man, bu I think you are not giving yourself any credit.

Awesome tree trunks, I'd be proud to show them off too!

Thanks man.

Big difference between the two pics BH!

Thank you.

Great job BH! Legs are hyooge, and calves at hyooge as well. Such an awesome comeback you have made.

Been a long haul man, thank you.

looking good man

Thank you.

Nope. Zero interest in competing.

Why is that, if you don't mind me asking?

[thefullmonte]

Those are some SERIOUS wheels BH. If my legs looked like that, I'd never wear pants

[OutOfStep]

Why is that, if you don't mind me asking?

It's a good question. I've considered competing many times. It's a tremendous amount of work prepping for a show. A great deal of sacrifice and time commitment. You really need to maintain an extremely high level of focus throughout the prep to carry this off and see this goal through to completion. The problem is, there really is no payoff other than a placing and a cheap trophy. I'd think the personal sense of accomplishment would be the greatest payoff from doing a competition. I can respect that. So far though, the end doesn't justify the means, at least from my perspective. I'm not excited enough about the prospect of competing to commit myself to it and if your heart isn't in it 100%, I can't imagine how you'd be able to will yourself through a prep and really stand a chance at doing well. Perhaps that will change. I have been considering the fact lately that at almost 41, I'm not getting any younger and if I'm ever going to do it, it should probably be soon. IDK, I'm conflicted I guess. I occasionally attend local shows just to see what guys are bringing to the stage and to motivate my own training but so far, I just haven't gotten "the bug" to get up there myself.

You've been training a long time as well. Have you considered competing in the past, or is this something you've only recently gotten the itch to do?

[bodyhard]

It's a good question. I've considered competing many times. It's a tremendous amount of work prepping for a show. A great deal of sacrifice and time commitment. You really need to maintain an extremely high level of focus throughout the prep to carry this off and see this goal through to completion. The problem is, there really is no payoff other than a placing and a cheap trophy. I'd think the personal sense of accomplishment would be the greatest payoff from doing a competition. I can respect that. So far though, the end doesn't justify the means, at least from my perspective. I'm not excited enough about the prospect of competing to commit myself to it and if your heart isn't in it 100%, I can't imagine how you'd be able to will yourself through a prep and really stand a chance at doing well. Perhaps that will change. I have been considering the fact lately that at almost 41, I'm not getting any younger and if I'm ever going to do it, it should probably be soon. IDK, I'm conflicted I guess. I occasionally attend local shows just to see what guys are bringing to the stage and to motivate my own training but so far, I just haven't gotten "the bug" to get up there myself.

You've been training a long time as well. Have you considered competing in the past, or is this something you've only recently gotten the itch to do?

I understand completely. I always thought about competing since the day I started and here I am 30 years or so later and still haven't. I guess it goes along the lines of the pay off as well as well as always feeling like i wasn't big enough or well proportioned (upper VS lower).