165 pounds to 220 progress pics.

[IcelandPride]

I am going to cut down this summer, going down to 195-200. Not really going to think about what I weigh tho, just shooting for some good abs.

In the first pic I am 15 and weigh 165 IIRC, could be less though. It is taken in may 2009.
Next pic I am 16, taken in June 2010 weighing in at 187.
Last pic was taken today after squats (bar rolled a bit too much up in one set, thats where that spot on my neck came from), 18 y/o and weighing 220.

I have been doing some serious bulkin this year, with some fat gain ofc that I am well aware of. I am going to cut this summer for a trip I am taking to spain in august. Gotta look good on that beach.

Edit : some from the front taken just now with a low quality webcam

[rk17074]

nice size. sick stretch marks haha. keep a log on here for your cut, id love to follow it

[IcelandPride]

nice size. sick stretch marks haha. keep a log on here for your cut, id love to follow it

haha yeah my skin was not handling the weight gain all to well, they are also very noticable there because I took this right after heavy squats.

Might be a good idea to keep a log here, was gonna do it anyways might as well do it online

[IcelandPride]

Just took some front pics now with my web cam, pretty low quality but whatever

[noarmsjustlegs]

Woah, nice job OP. I could picture this guy as the next babyslayer.

[danicoo]

damn man nice... any tips about your bulking cause im 17 and im 150 pounds and im bulking right now

[IcelandPride]

Woah, nice job OP. I could picture this guy as the next babyslayer.

That is probably the best compliment I have ever been given

[noarmsjustlegs]

That is probably the best compliment I have ever been given

I was being serious, you kinda look like him too a bit, Idk lol.

[IcelandPride]

damn man nice... any tips about your bulking cause im 17 and im 150 pounds and im bulking right now

go heavy in the compound lifts, if your deadlift and squat is going up you will get bigger while doing it. Train the big 3 like a powerlifter and the isolation movements like a bodybuilder.

and don't be afraid of pizza

[gangstamuzik]

Just took some front pics now with my web cam, pretty low quality but whatever

Def' mirin' them traps.

[Jhonte]

Solid bulk. Awesome frame to work off when you cut! Go hard!

[BradCathie]

Great bulk, hopefully you didn't gain too much fat.

[KRawk]

and don't be afraid of pizza

Couldn't have said it better myself

[IcelandPride]

Great bulk, hopefully you didn't gain too much fat.

Some ofc, but I am very happy with how much weight I gained and strength has through up the roof in the past year so the fat gain does not bother me too much. The end results will ofc tell much more then these pics, will post pictures in late july/august after my cut.

[Jericoe]

lookin good in that most muscular pose

[CeBKa]

traps of peace man

[Smithy95]

Them traps bet you can't wait to see yourself all cut up and see them gains!

[Xuaxace]

Good point to cut from, impressive strength as well.

I am also going for 100kg then cut. Looking forward to see what is under the insulation!

[IcelandPride]

Good point to cut from, impressive strength as well.

I am also going for 100kg then cut. Looking forward to see what is under the insulation!

Yeah I focus on strength much more then size, if I am getting stronger I always grow very well. I train almost just like a powerlifter, very low reps and heavy weights and compete occasionally in powerlifting. Keeps me motivated, easier to keep track of progress instead of just focusing on size.

[Xuaxace]

Yeah I focus on strength much more then size, if I am getting stronger I always grow very well. I train almost just like a powerlifter, very low reps and heavy weights and compete occasionally in powerlifting. Keeps me motivated, easier to keep track of progress instead of just focusing on size.

yeah I do the same. I am more of a powerlifter than a bodybuilder but compounding injuries (torn QL and now scar tissue buildup) has left me not being able to deadlift and squat on and off (can only box squat at this stage). So it is a challenge.

[AirForceV]

Nice work. Good luck on the cut.

I've never done the "Blow up" bulk, just a slow consistent mass bulk and keep the same %, wouldn't wanna be over 13% at any time.


Will you be doing hypertrophy training when on the cut?

[IcelandPride]

Nice work. Good luck on the cut.

I've never done the "Blow up" bulk, just a slow consistent mass bulk and keep the same %, wouldn't wanna be over 13% at any time.


Will you be doing hypertrophy training when on the cut?

Don't know what hypertrophy is, but I will probably not change my training that much. Will definitely throw in morning cardio 3-4 times a week and clean up my diet very well, been eating everything in sight for about a year now.

My training is very powerlifting based, I like training heavy and do alot of singles, doubles & triples in squat, bench and deadlift (with some backdown sets of 5-12 reps afterwards ofc). Will also try to do more bodybuilding style training along with this, I tend to ignore the isolation movements too much .. (hence the lack of arms).

[comps]

Looking big, tons of mass for a cut

[IcelandPride]

yeah I do the same. I am more of a powerlifter than a bodybuilder but compounding injuries (torn QL and now scar tissue buildup) has left me not being able to deadlift and squat on and off (can only box squat at this stage). So it is a challenge.

I know that feeling, had some back problems last year. Did not do any heavy deadlifts for many months. Now it is better then ever though so yay

[IcelandPride]

Them traps bet you can't wait to see yourself all cut up and see them gains!

dem dere deadlifts, yes I cant wait too see all the hard work

[Zamininc]

Mirin' hard

[IcelandPride]

Mirin' hard

Thanks, alot of hard work went into this

[WorkoutFreak219]

Finally somone who wasn't afraid to pack some weight.
Wait till you get shredded

[Dawes]

yeah I do the same. I am more of a powerlifter than a bodybuilder but compounding injuries (torn QL and now scar tissue buildup) has left me not being able to deadlift and squat on and off (can only box squat at this stage). So it is a challenge.

Is there anyway of getting rid of scar tissue?
I have a feeling I'm going to snap some **** up in my chest for the 3rd time soon.

To OP - looking forward to seeing the cut, think I'll be mirin.