robert Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 These are just a few random photos of my vegan friend Gabe. He is a two-time World Champion wrestler and nearly got a world record in the deadlift a while back (which I mentioned on the forum). He has also benched over 400 pounds and only weighs about 160 pounds (he's about 5'5") I will FINALLY be getting the interview with him online soon and we'll get better quality photos. These are just a few from a couple of weeks ago. davidtarrfoster and xdarthveganx have met him...oh and loveliberate randomly met him 2 weeks ago too. He's super nice and may, just may, have the best vegan physique out there. http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/VeganBodybuilder/Gabe4.jpg http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/VeganBodybuilder/Gabe3.jpg http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/VeganBodybuilder/Gabe2.jpg http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/VeganBodybuilder/Gabe1.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 He looks really good. The only thing I could even think of is his lats, but his back is probably strong too, can't really tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankFranchesca Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Gorilla chest alert!!! That's meant as a big compliment. In my opinion and experience, vegan diets make denser squarer muscles, particularly on torsos. I think it may be the many minerals in plant foods. Vegetables (like leafy greens) can be quite high in protein too. My husband Steve's chest is hard even when he hasn't been working out much. I'm not muscular but I gained more muscle as a vegetarian than I ever had as a meateater, and keeping whatever muscle tone I do have is easier now. We've both been vegan/near-vegan (because we used to eat honey occasionally in the past) for about 15 years. We've always eaten a lot of vegetables; Steve in particular loves to have a big salad every day. Keep up the good work (everyone else too!) and happy vegan eating, Fran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 impressive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odidnetne Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 I like his balance and well shredded he his, but his arms look a bit weird in the first picture though, I can't put my finger on what is. Good stuff though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico12 Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Damn!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loveliberate Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 He's even bigger/buffer in person! It was funny how I met Gabe: My family & I were hanging out in the Sweet Life Patesserie (sp?) down in Eugene when this crew of muscular guys walk in. I'm sitting across the room from them & notice that they keep looking over at me, then talking to each other. I wasn't sure why this was happening until I remembered that I was wearing my VB&F tshirt. I've had a couple of folks tease me about the shirt before so I wasnt sure how to interpret these guys actions. After a couple of minutes, the biggest guy of the group walks over and... It turns out to be Gabe! He introduces himself & asks if I know Robert / where I got the shirt. I was very happy when I found out that he's vegan - he was by far the most muscular person in the (very crowded) place! Now I regret not talking with him more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 Awesome...also he's very lean for a power lifter which makes it even more impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andgbr Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 wow.. awesome physique.. Robert, ask 'm to join us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 WOW WOW WOW Is he single?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravi Posted April 11, 2007 Share Posted April 11, 2007 how long has he been vegan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted April 11, 2007 Author Share Posted April 11, 2007 Thanks for all the comments. I've been trying to get Gabe featured on the main website for a while now. We've both been very busy. I see him every month. He lives about 2 hours away so I go visit him every once in a while. Gabe has been vegan for 1-2 years, though closer to 1 year than 2 I believe. As loveliberate said, he's bigger in person, and xdarthveganx said the same thing too when he met Gabe last week. I have more photos and we'll get many more soon. He's a super nice guy and promotes the vegan lifestyle a lot through his work, his sports, and in his lifestyle. His near world-record in the deadlift was just 6 months ago or less. A couple of forum members attended at watched. It was pretty sweet. His girlfriend (so, no he's not single) is vegan also and may get a world record on the bench press. There are great vegan athletes all over the place, not just online. He may not have the best vegan physique but certainly has one of the most muscular ones I've ever seen and I've been around for a while Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zack Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Maybe not, but he's a wrestler so he's got a functional build, which is completely awesome. That's one of the most important things for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hero Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 not bad. good shape. props to him and on the impressive deadlift # Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharmakon Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 definitely a great physique. maybe i'll surgically remove his muscles when he sleeps and attach them to myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cubby2112 Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 Wow, he has an awesome build! Yet another vegan to look up to and gain some drive from! That and show the picture to as many omnivores as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andgbr Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 the only thing i don't like about his physique is his mustache.. besides that, he's in great shape.. probably a excellent wrestler.. he must join our forum. he seems like a nice guy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorilla Posted April 12, 2007 Share Posted April 12, 2007 I'm looking forward to being that strong and muscular - that is my goal. More than awesome. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVOJAMACADA Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 Saying this guy has an "impressive" build is a BIG understatement. Look at that defintion...with very nice mass.Excellent job I do say!! 9.5 outa 10 in my books... minimum. Thx for posting ROBocop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdandrew Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 Nice build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devils Plaything Posted April 18, 2007 Share Posted April 18, 2007 Nice Chest! I'm quite jealous! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 I'd do him, and I'm celibate, and straight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pazios2002 Posted April 21, 2007 Share Posted April 21, 2007 I'd do him, and I'm celibate, and straight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted April 22, 2007 Author Share Posted April 22, 2007 I have more photos of Gabe and more to come! I also have more photos of OTHER HUGE vegan bodybuilders too I'm still in search of discovery and I'm finding more and more guys and gals all the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compassionate1 Posted April 25, 2007 Share Posted April 25, 2007 Alex Dargatz has to be up there at the top, but Gabe looks great. His arms look terrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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