I just saw 'The Punisher' and was pretty impressed with actor Tom Jane's physique. I know most hardcore lifters here will laugh at that but I think for an all-natural average joe, Tom has built a solid physique. He looks to be around 6'1" 185-190 lbs. at around 4% bodyfat. I figure 90% of the population does not have the genetics to be built like a pro bodybuilder (no matter how many years of training, diet and 'roids they use) so I'm starting to look at more realistic role models. I'm just curious who you guys use as role models...
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11-04-2004, 12:47 AM #1Registered User
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Who is your role model? Be realistic...
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11-04-2004, 12:50 AM #2je weet
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4% my ass.Originally Posted by 1hardgainerYou were almost entertaining.
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11-04-2004, 12:52 AM #3Registered User
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Originally Posted by Man-Mountain
Have you seen the movie? How high do you think his bodyfat is?
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11-04-2004, 03:09 AM #4"sarcasm is not a job"
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Brad pitt's body, "Fight club".
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11-04-2004, 06:24 AM #5Phoenix
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It's hard for me to pick a realistic person... Most people in the neighborhood of my height, that are celebrity's etc... Are un-realistic looking people, Pro wrestlers and stuff like that...
I'd like to say someone like Bill Goldberg... But that's way off the reality scale... I suppose Edge, with more of a chest, would probably be the closest thing to realistic... But I think that guy is dumb... And not that built anyway...6'4"
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11-04-2004, 07:00 AM #6
I actually have an article about Jane is mens health, how he tried and what weights he used. They said in there he squats around 550 and can leg press over 1000.
Blah blah
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11-04-2004, 08:09 AM #7You are not what you own.
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550 at 185? HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!Originally Posted by Desp
Whew......
OK, I'm ok."When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem begins to resemble a nail."
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"Ass busting work + consistency + time = results.
Burn that into your head and quit looking for quick fixes and secrets. Because they don't exist."
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11-04-2004, 08:10 AM #8Viper
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i always wanted to look like either steve reeves, or ivan drago aka dolph lungren (the physique he had in rocky 4)
i have the genetics for it, i just need to bulk up maybe 15-20 more pounds and i will be there, im pretty confident about achieving this goal, i think that we all need to be confident in order to succeed in something like this!-The Age of Mount- resumes
"Get a look at greatness!"
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11-04-2004, 08:12 AM #9Viper
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lol , good we wouldnt want you to die from laughter there!Originally Posted by dookie1481-The Age of Mount- resumes
"Get a look at greatness!"
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11-04-2004, 08:27 AM #10Registered User
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Charles Atlas, Jim Haislop physiques are my goal, and I think its very doable
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11-04-2004, 09:20 AM #11I like turtles
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Popeye.....gotta get those forearms a little bigger yet....
In 1945, Adolf Hilter died and went to Hell. Satan asked, "why are you in Hell?" He replied, "I am responsible for the massacre of millions" Satan said, "well done, sit to the right of my throne." In 1953, Joseph Stalin died and went to Hell. Satan asked, "why are you in Hell?" He replied "I killed millions to stay in power" Satan said "good, sit to my left" 2010, Ronnie James Dio died and went to Hell, Satan asked, "why are you in Hell?" Dio replied, "Bitch, get the fuk off my throne!"
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11-04-2004, 10:06 AM #12One more time
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Sylvester Stallone (Rocky!!!) Not just for his body, but for his dedication. His story is very inspirational for me, because he's so damn dedicated.
Otherwise, maybe The Rock.I've gained and lost over 100lbs more times than any man alive should. Do as I say and not as I do.
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11-04-2004, 10:37 AM #13ifbbwannabe
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spiritually or as a human being - jesus christ
imposible to live up to.
as a bodybuilder? dorian, arnold, ronnie or anyone who can stay in the game
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11-04-2004, 10:59 AM #14Banned
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me too !Originally Posted by skelooth
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11-04-2004, 11:04 AM #15Registered User
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As far as the pros go, I look up to short guys like me (5'5")
Dexter Jackson
Franco Columbu
Lee Priest
Derik Farnsworth
But you can only have so much appreciation for genetic freaks on steroids...
So really anyone who can build an impressive body (size and strength) with crap genetics and without steroids has my respect and admiration.
Layne "str8flexed" Norton - big inspiration there, that guy just keeps getting bigger!
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11-04-2004, 11:08 AM #16You are not what you own.
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Yeah, I'm short too; always wanted to look like Franco. Someday.....Originally Posted by Blood&Iron"When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem begins to resemble a nail."
-Abraham Maslow
"Ass busting work + consistency + time = results.
Burn that into your head and quit looking for quick fixes and secrets. Because they don't exist."
-Lyle McDonald
"You can't overwhelm idiots with knowledge, but, sadly, the knowledgable can be overwhelmed by idiots."
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11-04-2004, 12:22 PM #17I like turtles
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Yea here's another Franco fan......I always thought he looked harder and stronger than any other Mr. O.
He probably was, pound for pound anyway.In 1945, Adolf Hilter died and went to Hell. Satan asked, "why are you in Hell?" He replied, "I am responsible for the massacre of millions" Satan said, "well done, sit to the right of my throne." In 1953, Joseph Stalin died and went to Hell. Satan asked, "why are you in Hell?" He replied "I killed millions to stay in power" Satan said "good, sit to my left" 2010, Ronnie James Dio died and went to Hell, Satan asked, "why are you in Hell?" Dio replied, "Bitch, get the fuk off my throne!"
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11-04-2004, 01:08 PM #18Registered User
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I guess The Rock since my wife says I look like him. Of course Arnold is inspirational too but a little too unrealistic. Heck, the Rock may be a little too unrealistic to but maybe not.
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11-04-2004, 02:09 PM #19Registered User
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Christian Bale in the Machinist
"Without pain, without sacrifice, we'd have nothing."
"Nothing worth having in life comes free."
"**** the past, I live for the moment. I live for the future, where I plan to spend the rest of my life."
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11-04-2004, 02:56 PM #20Registered User
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I'd like to say "The Rock" but probably a more realistic goal would be something like Edward Norton in American History X.
Dustin
AGE: 25
HEIGHT: 6'.05"
WEIGHT: 184lbs
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being 5'10'' and watching a lot of football, i strive for the physique of a running back. ones that come to mind, ahman green, thomas jones, basically the guys that weigh around 215-220. i dont weigh that much, but id like to think those guys have a TON more weight it there legs than i do.
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it's not his understanding of Jane's body that is offOriginally Posted by 1hardgainer
its your understanding of biology
4% bodyfat is PROBUBLY not a survivable level of bodyfat
but your point is fine and that body's a fine model
now are you saying who is our ideal bodytype then?
not someone we look up to for other reasons?
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11-04-2004, 11:18 PM #23
I will have to say that my role model would have to be LL Cool J.Hopefully one day I would have his physice.(I know it will take time and commitment)
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11-04-2004, 11:34 PM #24
woody allen
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11-05-2004, 09:09 AM #25Registered User
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Bruce Lee
Too fast for ya!!
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11-05-2004, 09:11 AM #26The Memory Of Trees
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Yeah, Ed Norton in "AHX." Arnold, Ronnie, etc. are a bunch or roid-freaks.
Jason Giambi was my idol until his body started breaking down.
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11-05-2004, 09:34 AM #27Registered User
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How stange is that.Originally Posted by 1hardgainer
I saw the movie over the weekend and was thinking the same thing.
I can't speak for everyone but I think as we get older we start to show less interest in the cartoon characters in the magazines and look to guys who have the whole package.
I think Tom Jane is one of those guys."Pain is a state of MIND -
- Mass is a state of BEING"
This one is my own.
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11-05-2004, 10:14 AM #28Registered User
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what article did you read? the one i read said he had a personal trainer that forced him to workout like crazy (twice a day etc) on a perfect diet with a personal nutritionist, and that it was a horrible time in his life. He would never keep that lifestyle up and that he doesnt mind being chunky or not so strong. no way he can lift that much.Originally Posted by Desp
his physique was slightly impressive, thats somewhat along the lines of what i strive for, i little harder look though.
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11-05-2004, 05:50 PM #29King of Kings
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Triple H's body was sick a few years ago. He's slowly getting it back. That's the body I would want.
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11-05-2004, 06:07 PM #30Registered User
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Victor Martinez.
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