Derek Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Hey guys, I haven't posted in a while as work has been busy, but I've had two photo shoots in the past 3 months and I'm pretty excited on the improvements I've made, so I wanted to share the pics. I worked especially hard on my legs and I made some good gains there. http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4024/4316504309_ce2af32c0a.jpg Me in December '09 http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2762/4493748655_a697725b75_o.jpg Me March '10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John V Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Dude, you look like a CGI. Glad you are still setting and reaching higher goals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted April 5, 2010 Author Share Posted April 5, 2010 Thanks! Now I am working hard to gain an extra 8lbs and finally break 190, so I'll be posting again if/when that happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallen_Horse Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 Snap son! How long have you been vegan? What's your diet/training like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medman Posted April 5, 2010 Share Posted April 5, 2010 (edited) Dude, not only is your figure herculean, but that improvement in your legs (in 3 MONTHS??) qualifies as epic. You could literally trace the borders of the 3 vasti in your quads with a magic marker, they're so clearly defined. EDIT: Thanks to vegimator for pointing out the diet/training blog in his signature! Edited April 6, 2010 by medman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northstar Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Unreal!!! How tall are you if I may ask? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vegimator Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 Really impressive! Love the blog too. He has a diet spreadsheet on there too for those interested - http://docs.google.com/fileview?id=0B27Vk72kF-kgYjliY2M5N2QtODZhYS00YTRiLWJlZDQtMTEzN2VjZTg3OWNi&hl=en Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted April 6, 2010 Author Share Posted April 6, 2010 Thank you all for the compliments. To answer in order: I've been vegan a bit over 3 years. I've been strength training for 10 years and made much faster improvements as a vegan Yeah check out my blog to see everything that I do. I'm a personal trainer so I try to keep it up to date for all my clients. Thank you for the compliment on my legs. That crazy improvement is a combination of recovery (sort of) from a bad knee injury, and lots and lots of 400lb squats I am 5'11" or so last I checked. Yes, everyone feel free to check out our blog for recipes, workouts, and our interactive meal plan spreadsheet. We will be making our first website soon that will probably be called veganmuscleandfitness.com so I'll post whenever that happens too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TripleH Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 I must admit I am somewhat speechless - brilliant physique, Derek! It's folks like who you are opening my eyes to the vegan world and what can be done - thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octopussoir Posted April 6, 2010 Share Posted April 6, 2010 WOW, you're what I want to look like now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share Posted April 7, 2010 Thank you all for your compliments, I'm glad I inspire . Seeing surprise on people's faces in the gym when they find out I'm vegan is great motivation! Doesn't that make you guys work extra hard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubby2112 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Nice work! I knew you had to have some nice wheels to go along with those numbers in our strength chart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xjohanx Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 I don't know what to write because every word would just be an understatement. I seriously thought I clicked the wrong link and opened the "Ideal physique"-thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted April 7, 2010 Author Share Posted April 7, 2010 lol. Don't know what to say to that. Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubby2112 Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 I don't know what to write because every word would just be an understatement. I seriously thought I clicked the wrong link and opened the "Ideal physique"-thread. x2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stenno Posted April 7, 2010 Share Posted April 7, 2010 Awesome pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted April 8, 2010 Author Share Posted April 8, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted April 8, 2010 Author Share Posted April 8, 2010 P.S. I just realized the routines on my blog weren't open-able so I just fixed that. Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubby2112 Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clark X kent Posted April 8, 2010 Share Posted April 8, 2010 Hey you did know they are gonna shoot a new HE MAN film? you should be HE MAN. You look THAT good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted April 10, 2010 Author Share Posted April 10, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyric Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 I honestly stared at that picture for like a minute. Thank you. From women every where. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adena Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Nice job! I have to say, you look much more balanced now from working so hard on your legs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Posted April 10, 2010 Author Share Posted April 10, 2010 Thanks! Balance and asthetics are a huge part of my goal so I appreciate that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 Awesome! So great to see you posting again too! You rock! Looking solid!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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