Transformation
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Silver3CSRT8
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Awesome changes!
Salem
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just wanna see how lean I can reach. I am far away from a competition yet, hehhe.....what i did was reducing carbs gradually and doing intensive cardio after weights...patience is the greastest virtue in bodybuilding.....
LardLad
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Thanks for the info on the diet, I am currently trying to lower my carbs. I was a NPC judge in the Alabama/Georgia area for 10 years. From my experience I would guess that you would place very high in your weight class assuming you back is anywhere on par with your chest, legs, ect (and I can't imagine that it is not). My training parter then was a master's national champion in the light weight and middle weight divisions. I always thought he looked better as a light weight becasue he was so ripped and grainy, all the best ,great job!
ps I use to compete at my best from 187 - 195, I never have done any cardio, what type do you do and how long do you do it? thanks again
ps I use to compete at my best from 187 - 195, I never have done any cardio, what type do you do and how long do you do it? thanks again
Salem
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I am flattered, your comment really encourages me to work harder. My back is not thick enough though, a lower back injury pushes me away from bb row and deadlift. My diet was quiet simple. First, I avoided any simple carbs at night and ate only veg, meat, and protein shake. I chose high quality sustained released protein powder and spread about at least 4 shakes a day. Meanwhile, I started my cardio on elliptical for a minimum 25mins. When I am stuck, I would either increase the time of cardio, or cut off the simple carbs of a ealier meal. For my size, height,and metabolism, I don't need so much carbs, so it is a pain in ass to watch others digging in pizza while I am dieting.
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LardLad
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brother I don't see a thing wrong with those back shots, the double bicep looks particularly great! I think while deadlifts, ect. are great for strenght and stimulating overall size, I never have seen many powerlifters who were also bodybuilders and did not fare well in the judges circle (at least not in the circle I judged in) because of thick obliques, and lower back muscles which imo can make symmetry suffer. We judged equally on symmetry, muscularity, and definition. One time I thought I was going to be jumped on by a 240 lb competor when I told him he needed to lose about 20 lbs of muscle that he had in the wrong places. I don't think he ever won a constest, his ego got in the way, bigger is not always better, class not mass. keep going you look great!
tattoopierced1
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you got some massive legs man.
BamaGuy1024
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Fantastic progress. Keep up the great work!!!
Roguetrader
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Awesome pics, how tall are you if you don't mind me asking?
Salem
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depend on ur metabolism, the slower urs needs earlier of the carbs cut off....for me it's best to cut off carbs around 6 pm
Salem
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i am a short 5'7
rab71
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You and I are the same height. You have a build I am really working for. Being 38 and just getting back into it, this may take a bit extra time. How often do you work your legs? I have lower back issues as well but I just work through it. I enjoy deadlifts even though I suffer the next day terribly. Great job, you look awsome.
xink
Member
Sick work man, really impressive! I agree, your back looks ridiculous, especially in that second shot; your back has a six pack!
He has a build most people are looking for.
Generallee
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great legs!