This week in the O35 II

[Bando]

I was trying to get a shot of my delts since I thought they were looking pretty damn good during my bent over rear DB raises, but the home lighting (and lack of weight) just didn't do them justice compared to the gym lighting. But I was pleased with the back humps and trap veins.


p.s. permit me a little brag: A 17-yo high school kid was following my ab workout, trying my exercises, and asking me for advice. He freaked when I showed him my abs. I have to admit, it was kind of nice to impress and inspire someone 1/3 my age

That's a cool shot, how did you get it?

[shaneinga]

I started running 531 about 4 months ago. Prior to I was barely pulling 405 an inch off the floor.

Felt good in the gym on Tuesday, so I decided to give it a tug.



Not much for a lot of you here, but I was happy to finally get over that hump.

[StressMonkey]

That's a cool shot, how did you get it?

Bend over while standing and blur the background.

At least that's my guess.

[Bando]

Bend over while standing and blur the background.

At least that's my guess.

But no camera in his hand. Are we in the drone selfie arena now?

[StressMonkey]

But no camera in his hand. Are we in the drone selfie arena now?

Drone selfies are easy when you have a tripod!

(old pic)

[Tmax55]

I pulled 600 sumo yesterday, this represents a 100 pound increase to my pull this year. I almost had 610 later, probably would have except for a few small things.

There is a link to a poorly angled video of the 600 lift up in my individual workout journal. I didn't post it here because its long since I self placed the camera and you can't see all of the weight when I am lifting it. I wanted to leave an unedited version so its clear I did actually lift the weight.

I'm contemplating what I can do next year. 700 is ridiculous, but I need a difficult, yet attainable goal. I do want to restore my squat to at least 500 next year so, perhaps I should focus on that.

[cmoore]

C, your circus antics kill me, that stepper vid is ridiculous, almost makes me want to learn handstand push-ups, almost.

Glad to see everyone else who is still plugging along and making progress. I haven't been around here much, keeping busy with work and the holidays. However, I am sticking to my plan (so far) of not going over 190 lbs. this off season. I've managed to get to 194 after some crazy re-feeds but I'm mostly hovering between 187-190 lbs. on any given day. Staying lean at under 190 lbs. over the winter will be biggest test yet since losing all of my weight. January will mark the end of my 6th year training/eating "healthy." Hoping for many more.

Looking Heroic big man. Keep it up! #madrespect

My contribution: women at the gym are all gaga over my thick, striated . . . . . hair

Great pic!

I started running 531 about 4 months ago. Prior to I was barely pulling 405 an inch off the floor.

Felt good in the gym on Tuesday, so I decided to give it a tug.



Not much for a lot of you here, but I was happy to finally get over that hump.

Nice work!

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Started working on my Farmers again. Shoulder continues to improve/heal. 185 ea hand at 180 bodyweight.

[shaneinga]

Wow. 185 each hand and with BB's at that. Insane Cmoore.

Good to hear you are healing up.

[DocHoss]

Age is just a number, I'm pretty sure you look better than 99% of 17 year olds.

Thank you! More a reflection on the sad state of today's youth. But i am happy to say my 17 yo nephew in Germany has started going to the gym. I hope he keeps at it.

That's a cool shot, how did you get it?

Bend over while standing and blur the background.

At least that's my guess.

But no camera in his hand. Are we in the drone selfie arena now?

Exactly, SM. Camera perched on the back of the couch with the timer on. I blurred out the background since I didn't need everyone to see the details of my living room (aka tropical plant winter storage area).

Great pic!

Thank you!

Started working on my Farmers again. Shoulder continues to improve/heal. 185 ea hand at 180 bodyweight.

That's insane. But I wouldn't expect anything less

[kimm4]

I've spent the last year building, eating in a surplus and lifting my ass off. I was out of the gym for 2 months with a back injury. I'm back now and it's going ok but I'm still not at 100%.

I'm sitting between 138-140 lbs. I originally thought I'd go till I hit 145 lbs, but it's just not happening and I can't see myself getting any heavier.



I plan to start my cut right after Christmas. I haven't made any plans to compete this year. However, I'd like to make plans to meet up with our very own ACC for a photo shoot. We chatted a while back and hopefully can make it happen. I'd like to do an outdoor shoot after the snow thaws. His outdoor/nature pics are simply amazing and I think it would be cool. Let's hope I don't break his camera.

I'm going to lean out to 125 lbs. I'm hoping to look a bit bigger and leaner compared to last year's 125 pic below.



Awesome work everyone. Keep it going!

[shaneinga]

Looking good Kim. Good luck with your cut!

[cmoore]

I'm going to lean out to 125 lbs. I'm hoping to look a bit bigger and leaner compared to last year's 125 pic below.

Awesome work everyone. Keep it going!

#madrespect

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My shoulder continues to heal up. Started doing one arm snatch (muscled). Today was my second day back at them (3 days ago I stopped at 70). Today 95s were pretty easy. Went for 115 today and couldn't quite get it. #NextTime

[shaneinga]

#madrespect

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My shoulder continues to heal up. Started doing one arm snatch (muscled). Today was my second day back at them (3 days ago I stopped at 70). Today 95s were pretty easy. Went for 115 today and couldn't quite get it. #NextTime

Awesome.

[cmoore]

Awesome.

Thanks for the support. I made a little more progress with my one arm snatch. My form is still garbage but 105 lbs is coming up pretty easy anyways. More importantly, my shoulder is pan free doing them, which is huge because it wasn't that long ago I needed help just to change my shirt.

[NorwichGrad]

Thanks for the support. I made a little more progress with my one arm snatch. My form is still garbage but 105 lbs is coming up pretty easy anyways. More importantly, my shoulder is pan free doing them, which is huge because it wasn't that long ago I needed help just to change my shirt.

You really are a freak, Chris.. LOL.. Holy $hit.. Impressive lifting!!


Visited my friend. Played around with split snatch. Set PR up to 70-kg.. Then set push press PR 92-kg (202-lbs).

[Bando]

I'd like to make plans to meet up with our very own ACC for a photo shoot. We chatted a while back and hopefully can make it happen. I'd like to do an outdoor shoot after the snow thaws. His outdoor/nature pics are simply amazing and I think it would be cool. Let's hope I don't break his camera.

I'm going to lean out to 125 lbs. I'm hoping to look a bit bigger and leaner compared to last year's 125 pic below.

With a little color, natural light and ACC's photo skills you might just end up with the best pics of your career. I think that would be awesome.

[clive]

Merry arm mass, just taken, you can tell how mild the weather is here in the UK at the moment.

[cmoore]

You really are a freak, Chris.. LOL.. Holy $hit.. Impressive lifting!!

Thanks (I think ). I managed 115 today ea side. Too bad you're not closer, with your coaching I think I could clear a lot more.

[cmoore]

Visited my friend. Played around with split snatch. Set PR up to 70-kg.. Then set push press PR 92-kg (202-lbs).

Because this^ needs reposting. Just plain badass!

[shaneinga]

Because this^ needs reposting. Just plain badass!

Agreed.

NG, you made that look light man. Great job.

Chris, congrats on hitting that 115!

Clive, Mr. Arms, looking jacked man.

[DocHoss]

I've spent the last year building, eating in a surplus and lifting my ass off. I was out of the gym for 2 months with a back injury. I'm back now and it's going ok but I'm still not at 100%.

I'm sitting between 138-140 lbs. I originally thought I'd go till I hit 145 lbs, but it's just not happening and I can't see myself getting any heavier.



I plan to start my cut right after Christmas. I haven't made any plans to compete this year. However, I'd like to make plans to meet up with our very own ACC for a photo shoot. We chatted a while back and hopefully can make it happen. I'd like to do an outdoor shoot after the snow thaws. His outdoor/nature pics are simply amazing and I think it would be cool. Let's hope I don't break his camera.

Awesome work everyone. Keep it going!

Fantastic! And a photo shoot with ACC should be even fantasticer

You really are a freak, Chris.. LOL.. Holy $hit.. Impressive lifting!!


Visited my friend. Played around with split snatch. Set PR up to 70-kg.. Then set push press PR 92-kg (202-lbs).

You are pretty freaky yourself!

Merry arm mass, just taken, you can tell how mild the weather is here in the UK at the moment.

Maybe I should have asked Santa for big biceps!

Thanks (I think ). I managed 115 today ea side. Too bad you're not closer, with your coaching I think I could clear a lot more.

You are the very definition of insane! That's a beautiful shot

[DocHoss]

It wouldn't be Christmas without a tree!

[shaneinga]

Awesome pic Doc!

[highiso]

Damn NG, impressive strength again!

C, that's just something I wouldn't even attempt, because I'm human AND would most likely injure myself.

Kimm, you are jacked!

Doc, wish I could say I'm still as lean as you, unfortunately I like Christmas cookies and everything that goes along with them. Love the tree!

My diet is completely blown. Hit 199 lbs. this weekend but I haven't taken a day away from the gym over the holidays and I'm enjoying the extra strength and size.

[DocHoss]

Doc, wish I could say I'm still as lean as you, unfortunately I like Christmas cookies and everything that goes along with them. Love the tree!

Thanks iso - praise form the master!

My diet is completely blown. Hit 199 lbs. this weekend but I haven't taken a day away from the gym over the holidays and I'm enjoying the extra strength and size.

More like blown up! You look fantastic.

[StressMonkey]

Holy **** your arm looks awesome.

[Vytis]

Holy **** your arm looks awesome.

Seriously! Looking really full!

[Bando]

Put my favorite lifts of the year together, it's been a good year

[Jbizzlechizzle]

Put my favorite lifts of the year together, it's been a good year

Awesome job this year!

[CHILDOFGO12]

Hey yall, just lettin' yall know that i've been back in the gym hittin' it hard since doin' nats 2015. And now gettin' ready for the 2016 season. Here's a pic of my back since nats 2015. It was taken dec. 30, 2015