Thanks for all of the positive feedback on my photos. I am actually almost 15 lbs lighter than I was in the other photos. I decided to get myself into decent shape for these photos. Being leaner creates the illusion of increased size. My core strength is actually decent. I have deadlifted 500 lbs and squatted 500 lbs. However, my 36 year old knees are telling me that this is no longer a good idea.