benny boy Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 I guess this is the start though as it is the first set. This is I guess after 3 weeks, I am not planning to do this often to be honest...gaining weight is the goal rather than posing. Also I have no idea how you are supposed to do this posing stuff and I am having to use the timer on my camera so it is quite tricky Oh...and as you can see when there is 6"4 of me it's quite hard to fit it all in shot!! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/ctzn_smith/Random/DSC01611.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/ctzn_smith/Random/DSC01612.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/ctzn_smith/Random/DSC01614.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/ctzn_smith/Random/DSC01619.jpgCheck out my ribs!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Oddly...your build is exactly what I'd want for a cyclist...it'll never happen though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odidnetne Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 You're definitley lean, but keep going at it, I'm sure you'll pack on the weight you're looking for. Good luck man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finbarrio Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Sick ink, man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Not meaning to be harsh, but you need to do several things in order to grow: 1) Eat, alot, and then some more. 2) Ditch isolation lifts completely. 3) Focus entirely on getting stronger on heavy compound lifts that I will detail below. 4) Eat some more. As regards to the compound (multi-joint) lifts, any routine that you do should be based on, or variations of these exercises: - Squats and front squats- Deadlifts and straight leg deads- Bench and close grip bench- Overhead press, push or strict- Bent over rows- Cleans and powercleans- Shrugs and powershrugs- Chins and dips I swear you will gain at least a kilo a month if you train with these lifts three times a week and eat enough. And a kilo of lean mass too. Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Nice photos! Jonathan gives sound advice. I still use some machines and isolations but I base my training around the priciples he listed. I'm growing nicely right now and I'm pleased with progress. Best of luck, keep on rockin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny boy Posted October 15, 2006 Author Share Posted October 15, 2006 Thanks for the advice Jonathan. I don't do much isolation work (and it is all free weights). My training already includes. Chest PressShoulder Press (same as an overhead press?)Bent Over RowSquats I will investigate the other exercises listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Hey man, you have a good level of fat on you and pretty good tone in your upper back, biceps and shoulders. I hope you make the gains you want, 3 weeks of training is just the beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odidnetne Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 The one thing that I think Jonathan missed though is to definitley make sure you get plenty of sleep. Whenever I'm sleep deprived from working it's almost impossible for me to gain any weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 The one thing that I think Jonathan missed though is to definitley make sure you get plenty of sleep. Whenever I'm sleep deprived from working it's almost impossible for me to gain any weight. Agreed, lots of sleep! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 I never had trouble getting big and strong doing isolation lifts...but I always did them after doing a ton of compound lifts...and more compound lifts after my isolation lifts...also lots of eating but unfortunately I never really got any sleep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny boy Posted November 23, 2006 Author Share Posted November 23, 2006 New photos as requested by Richard. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/ctzn_smith/Random/23nov06002.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/ctzn_smith/Random/23nov06003.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/ctzn_smith/Random/23nov06004.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v179/ctzn_smith/Random/23nov06005.jpg Doesn't look that much different! Well apart from definitely filled in some of those big boney holes in the chest region, and well my back is bigger I think. My legs are a lot less 'fatty' too. There is a stone and half of weight gain hidden in there somewhere! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sydneyvegan Posted November 23, 2006 Share Posted November 23, 2006 Hey Good Progress, You have definitely put on some bulk through the chest, shoulders etc...If you keep listening to Jonathan, you'll be huge soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted November 24, 2006 Share Posted November 24, 2006 Nice! Great photos, thanks for posting them. Keep on making progress man, you're doing well. All the best as you bulk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny boy Posted February 12, 2007 Author Share Posted February 12, 2007 So it's been a while... http://buzznet-66.vo.llnwd.net/assets/users15/ctznsmith/default/Front--large-msg-117132240799.jpgDouble chin!! http://buzznet-63.vo.llnwd.net/assets/users15/ctznsmith/default/Back--large-msg-11713224139.jpg http://buzznet-40.vo.llnwd.net/assets/users15/ctznsmith/default/Right--large-msg-11713224185.jpg http://buzznet-30.vo.llnwd.net/assets/users15/ctznsmith/default/Left--large-msg-117132242252.jpg Sorry they're not that great...need to get further away from the camera. I also need a haircut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xdarthveganx Posted February 12, 2007 Share Posted February 12, 2007 youre looking bigger man. keep it up. EAT EAT EAT! I have the exact opposite problem u have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veganmadre Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Wow, impressive gains! Jonathan gives sound advice - he's gained a heck of a lot this last year and your gains appear comparative. (Not that I know the slightest thing about this, for the record) Still... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pelicanAndrew Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Holy crap you've gotten crazy huge dude. Amazing progress!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelhobson Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 Holy crap you've gotten crazy huge dude. Amazing progress!!!!! Agreed! Looking huge mate! Keep up the awesome vegan power routine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neven Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 really great progress, the diffrence is obvious.hey johnny could i get some of those advices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny boy Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 Thanks for the encouragement guys! Neven...Johnathan gives some good advice on the 1st page of this thread, plus if you dig out my old training log there is some good stuff on there too. Also I recommend reading Daywalker's sticky in the General Bodybuilding section (I think). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubby2112 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 I need to find out what the heck some of those exercises are so I can start doing them, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny boy Posted February 13, 2007 Author Share Posted February 13, 2007 http://www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubby2112 Posted February 13, 2007 Share Posted February 13, 2007 http://www.exrx.net/Lists/Directory.html Wow, awesome website, thanks. I love having the animations. Now I can really check my form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubby2112 Posted February 14, 2007 Share Posted February 14, 2007 That website is helping me out a lot. Wow. I had thought that bending your lower back on a straight-leg deadlift was a no-no, but apparently it isn't considered one unless you do and it is fine to do if you work your way up to it. Thanks again for the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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