I saw a black guy today, jesus wept he was a monster

 

tell me about it, just got back from gym down here in london and this black guy had abs like my forearms laid across his stomach! unbelievable

 

A couple of pics of me.I train with Snedboy of here

 

i took this saturday to compare with older ones..iv changed shape 4 sure..but i really need to get strickt with my diet i think..need to loose a couple stone..

 

I pic from last night, started the gym in late october last year, Still want to get alot bigger though!

Sorry about the poor pic quality!

 

Jan 2010 pic of me

 

Waist getting tiny now bradz fair play

 

Few of me lately. I've actually cut weights right down to 2-3 hours a week, but running alot 20 odd miles a week right now due to possibley joining the Army. Eating 200+grams of protein though and alot of carbs and I'm getting bigger than I was just weight lifting

 

Good progress that Muz, looks like toilet roll consumption has gone up too


^ two rolls back in November, down to 1 now

 

That'll be the protein Steve

 

Time for a thread revival??? See how everyone's got on this year?
Im upto 17.5 stone @ 5'8". Heaviest I've ever been. Gonna keep bulking til Christmas then lean down.


post em up gents ( and ladies )

 

Looking like you've added some weight there mate. What were you in the before pics and how much bulk do you think is fat?

I trimmed up a bit during this year and lost some bulk. Now sitting at around 17.5 stone (243lbs ish).

Still working on growing. I do wonder what I could achieve if I reduced my protein intake per meal and stopped wasting some? Sorry Luke. TBH I don't eat near the 1.5g per lb most days!

 

Im certainly carrying more fat than Id like. Just so easy bulking My diet is pretty simple. eat as much clean as I can. Aim for 3300 kcal but I hardly ever count. I drink 1300 a day and the rest is from chicken/turkey/lean beef and potatos. Been at it 7 month solid this year and feel great. Another year of the same and I reckon I 'may' be happy!!
Some nice shoulders their Kieron.

 

i stopped training 15 month ago had a shoulder opp..pissed off is an understatement cos i think i was starting to look ok after 5yrs hard graft..but i never stopped bulking so food intake and no training turned me into a blob..i hit 18st 7lb..4 months ago i got a reality check a big mirroe lol..im down to 16st 12lb and still not training ..hope to hit the gym again soon

 

Ah fack, the big lads are back out You look like you've cut loads, Keiron to be fair.
Steven, you must be a big lump at 17.5 @ 5'8!

I'm feeling bloody scrawny as hell, not touched a weight in 13 months now, all cardio, but to be fair, I'm not looking like a rake like I feel I do. Still got a 14.5 inch bicep and 12 1/4 forearm. Shade under 12 stone @ 5'8 Alot of my weights in my legs though, I can't believe how big they are at the moment.

Excuse the crap pics.











Can't wait to get through basic training and get on the weights again.

 

Kriky kieron your a big lad looking really good tho mate

Also stephen looking good mate also a big lad

Muz your looking as good as ever and ypu will walk through all your training mate

Just wish i could get dedicated enough to train

 

I know what you mean about stacking the weight on! I was 18 Stone at one stage but when I look back at the pics I was carrying far too much fat. Hurts the ego though to lose weight. Providing the muscle is being added with the podge you can always cut. Just don't let it get too far out of reach.

I didn't notice your height before, you must look pretty stocky at the same weight as me and only 5.8. I'm just over 6ft I think. I have an image of RamMan in my head, if you ever go to a fancy dress party just plop a pail over your head and go as him.

I did add before and after pics on here somewhere. Prob gone now though.

To be fair your still in good shape and nice and lean. Shouldn't take too long to put it back on. Especially if your introduced to a proper gym and not just a loft with some bags of flour.

Thanks mate. Been training for a long time though. I just enjoy it, never wanted to be a monster or owt but growing is a nice side effect of training as you can see the hard work paying off.

If you enjoy lifting then the dedication bit is easy!

 

Actually just laughted out loud. nothing wrong with my prison gym....if you're in prison. Nah, I am a member of a gym now, although I just use the cardio equipment, I'm going to start using the weights when I can.

 

You're looking very well Kieron!

Have you/when was the last time you ran any gear? If you don't mind me asking!

Regardless, you're looking massive.

 

Here's me last night.

and yes we do have a fruit machine in the back room in the gym lol!

 

All that cardio is paying off Danny. Won't ask why your having a wank though.

What you weighing in at now?

 

Post workout wank! Helps with test levels and recovery!

Sitting comfortably at dead on 15st. Don't plan on bulking massively in the near future just slowly slowly and try and enjoy my physique for a bit

 

you vein fuckers

 

Some of you are lookin really well.

I love how my body looks when im all pumped up.I just wish i would stay like that lol.

 

wow some big dudes on here..nice...

took some of me last night...im not big like you guys....

 

Old and new pic of legs.another year and they are gona look shit hot.

 

Great improvement mate. How much time between pics?

 

Year and a half mate.seems to be my best body part for growing.few weeks ago before eating loads of crap over Xmas period there was a good split right up the middle but it's faded a bit.strangely I lose and put fat/water on my legs first.

 

Impressive stuff mate, long may the growth continue.

Would have been a good idea for a new thread. Changes in 2011 to see who has improved and by how much.

 

Cheers mate.have a good one at the bells tonight and let your 2012 be injury free.

 

Thought I would jump on the bandwagon and post some pics of myself up -

Im 29 years old, about 6 foot 3 and just shy of 18 stone.

I play Rugby atleast once a week and go the gym to do what we call Caveman training (basically lifting beer barrels, flipping tractor tyres, climbing ropes, sit ups, burpees, kettle bells, jogging, skipping, press ups and generally running around like loonies lol) atleast twice a week -






When we do the caveman training I can keep up with everyone apart from the Press ups and rope climbing, I really need to work more on my arms.

My legs are big and strong because I do alot of Running, Rugby and cycling.

My main weakness is chocolate / junk food, I eat far too much and it does hinder me but when I try to stop eating it I get really grouchy and lazy so only end up quitting for about a month then slip back into my old ways .

What do people suggest for getting bigger stronger arms and a more defined upper body?

 

Stevie you're a bear! I remember on here when you were just starting lifting, you've done amazingly. Nice one.

 

Nothing massive been back training 6 weeks now putting a bit of size on slowly but surely

 

Cheers mate.slowly but surely.my back and legs have came great but it's these bloody arms are taking forever.if I could get to a decent body fat level my legs would have some great cuts in them.only bit of my body I'm really happy with and no one bloody sees them!

 

I'm in rehab at the moment for an injury, but it means I get to do upperbody gym work everyday. Only done two weeks so far but my arms have come back already and quads are massive from tabbing. Still need to work on my traps, hamstrings and lower back though. Especially my lower back, it's shit!







If anyone's got any advice on how to train my lower back without using my legs i.e deadlifting etc let me know.

 

Straight leg deadlifts?

You can also do hyperextentions for the lower back. Try them weighted?

 

Can't do Deads as I've got a fractured pelvis so can't load it up. Been doing some hyperextentions though, just wanted a bit more variety as they're getting boring lol. Most of the exercises I've been given seem to be yoga and I'm not sure how much strength they will bring?

 

Lots of core work will hit the lower back. Will give you loads of strength but little size. Look up hip thrusts for example. Can do it weighted or not. Off a bench or off a gym ball for extra core involvement.