My Leg improvement in just 3 months!

Stenno · **Posted:** Wed Apr 07, 2010 4:35 pm

Awesome pics!

Derek · **Posted:** Thu Apr 08, 2010 11:46 am

Thanks! I recently heard from the photographer (kimberlyfrost.com) and I should be getting the final edited photos from the last shoot soon. I'll put them up when I get them.

Derek · **Posted:** Thu Apr 08, 2010 11:47 am

P.S. I just realized the routines on my blog weren't open-able so I just fixed that. Sorry!

cubby2112 · **Posted:** Thu Apr 08, 2010 2:05 pm

Damn, that is a lot of volume/frequency. How many sets do you do on average? Do you stay way the hell away from failure? I'd never be able to recover on a schedule like that, but it is obviously working wonders for you!

clark X kent · **Posted:** Thu Apr 08, 2010 3:30 pm

Hey you did know they are gonna shoot a new HE MAN film?

you should be HE MAN. You look THAT good.

Derek · **Posted:** Fri Apr 09, 2010 8:48 pm

cubby2112 wrote:

Damn, that is a lot of volume/frequency. How many sets do you do on average? Do you stay way the hell away from failure? I'd never be able to recover on a schedule like that, but it is obviously working wonders for you!

I go through phases of heavy weight lower volume training also, but for the most part I stick to 5-6 days per week once or twice per day, similar to the split Arnold describes in his encyclopedia. My body responds really well to it, but I often times will have to take my rest day early, I usually play that by feel. As for sets etc, I usually do about 5 per exercise and at least one set is to failure or past failure (usually) on most exercises except isolation moves. The first couple sets are warm up though so it's not quite as bad as it sounds.

Lyric · **Joined:** Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:39 am **Posts:** 243

I honestly stared at that picture for like a minute.

Thank you. From women every where.

Adena · **Posted:** Sat Apr 10, 2010 7:29 am

Nice job! I have to say, you look much more balanced now from working so hard on your legs.

Derek · **Posted:** Sat Apr 10, 2010 7:50 am

Thanks! Balance and asthetics are a huge part of my goal so I appreciate that.

robert · **Posted:** Sun Apr 11, 2010 4:12 am

Awesome! So great to see you posting again too!

You rock! Looking solid!!!

Derek · **Posted:** Sun Apr 11, 2010 11:05 am

Thank you Robert! I'm glad I'm getting back in touch here, it is a great community and everyone is so supportive. It's great to work hard to improve your body and at the same time show everyone around you what you can achieve on a vegan diet. I never try to pressure anyone into changing their eating habits more than they are comfortable with, but I have gotten many Gold's Gym members to greatly reduce or eliminate their animal product intake just by setting an example. It's very fulfilling!

hilary wright · **Posted:** Sun Apr 11, 2010 12:28 pm

Really awesome! And your diet and WO blog is realy great as well. I am really enjoying the meal sections! Thanks for the resource!

Barb123 · **Posted:** Sun Apr 11, 2010 3:36 pm

Totally speechless! Beyond awesome progress! Congrats on your achievements! What an inspiration! Also, like your blog. Thanks for posting.

Derek · **Posted:** Sun Apr 11, 2010 4:03 pm

Thank you for the support and praise! I'm glad you guys like the blog too and I appreciate you taking the time to read it

MaryStella · **Posted:** Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:46 pm

you have a really impressive physique. It is fantastic to have someone like you in our community. your represent very well!

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