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Thanks brotherWelcome to the forums, good group around these parts!
Thanks brotherWelcome to the forums, good group around these parts!
Nice beard fellow viking!Thanks brother
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Welcome to AMHey everyone, I'm a long time lurker who's finally got around to making an account. I didn't see this thread when I signed up last night. I noticed the post I made never got published. All for the better I guess, I made it a little too long talking about my history, my current diet, stacks, etc. Condensed version...I lost a bunch of weight after high-school which pushed me into these corners of the internet, reading other people's testimonies and trying to learn new stuff. Look forward to talking with everyone. My current specs are Age 29, 6 foot 3in, 224lbs.
Thanks! Happy to be here.Welcome to AM
Glad to have another strength enthusiast on the board!Hey everyone,
My name is Chris, I've been using this site as a reference for quite a while and recently became a pretty serious lurker, thought I'd introduce myself in case I actually want to contribute somewhere!
I am an Army veteran (6 years 3bct 82nd) spent most of that time as a sniper, got to do some pretty cool stuff. Afterwards I was a professional brewer and distiller for a few years, got laid off in 2020 and went back to school and now I'm a software engineer. Besides the gym, I brew, make mead and wine, cook A LOT, play video games and do a **** load of hiking and fishing (I live off the AT in NC)
I've been lifting off and on since I was 17 (am 33 now), but took the entirety of '22 off and lost pretty much everything. I got very serious about it again January 17th '23 and had a massive comeback of my strength. With that was a vow to myself to finally start doing some strongman comps, actually did my first about a month and a half ago. Current goals are a 600lb deadlift, lose a bit of body fat, and generally increase overall endurance and health. I dabbled in a few products from Hi-Tech, and had some good results, but that name seems to be fighting words around here, I've dropped them all together except their Liver support lol. Black Lion products are a large part of why I'm here now, I have the Father Figure stack in the mail and look forward to having a positive experience.
I discovered 531 in April and fell in love, works very well for me physically and my schedule. Current lifts (tested 1RM):
Bench - 290lb
Squat - 390
OHP (strict) - 215
Deadlift - 515
I'm 5'10" and weighed in at 218 this morning, I'd guesstimate myself in the upper 20%s of body fat.
Anyway, thanks for having me, I've rambled enough, I hope to be able to contribute in some way here!
Thanks for all of this! I don't have the weights in front of me, isn't the next weight down 198? I remember it's a big jump, I'm not sure with my build that I'd be able to maintain the strength I have at 20-30lb lighter. The last comp I did was just for fun, non-sanctioned, more like a meet I suppose, but it was so much fun and a wonderful learning opportunity. I actually signed up for a "noob friendly" event in, I think, Ft Mill, SC last year but had some family stuff that got in the way. I recognize I really need to boost my numbers to be competitive, but the community is so great. On the other hand, I'm on the TN border, and that's quite the trek lol. Actually signed up for an even in CLT St. Paddys day that came up on Iron Podium, stoked for that one, but working to stay under 220lb as that's the weight cutoff for that one.in Strongman Corp you’d be in 231 - and that is a very aggressive class
I'm in a tiny mountain town near Boone, NC, I've actually been buying implements to use at the gym we have in town (12" log, axle, sandbags) but I have taken a few opportunities to make the trek to Charlotte, >2 hours away, to hit a strongman themed gym down there. Mostly for the implements, but it's such a badass community. They have stones and circus dumb bells I can mess with. Eventually, hopefully this year, I'll be able to outfit my own area with whatever I need/want.Try to find a gym/group you can drive to once or twice a month
Thank you as well! Cheers from the mountains, it's freaking cold.Welcome aboard and thanks for your service. I’m a USMC vet and live in NC as well.
I’m right at the foothills so I’m feeling some of that cold as well! It feels way colder than 49 degrees right nowThanks for all of this! I don't have the weights in front of me, isn't the next weight down 198? I remember it's a big jump, I'm not sure with my build that I'd be able to maintain the strength I have at 20-30lb lighter. The last comp I did was just for fun, non-sanctioned, more like a meet I suppose, but it was so much fun and a wonderful learning opportunity. I actually signed up for a "noob friendly" event in, I think, Ft Mill, SC last year but had some family stuff that got in the way. I recognize I really need to boost my numbers to be competitive, but the community is so great. On the other hand, I'm on the TN border, and that's quite the trek lol. Actually signed up for an even in CLT St. Paddys day that came up on Iron Podium, stoked for that one, but working to stay under 220lb as that's the weight cutoff for that one.
I'm in a tiny mountain town near Boone, NC, I've actually been buying implements to use at the gym we have in town (12" log, axle, sandbags) but I have taken a few opportunities to make the trek to Charlotte, >2 hours away, to hit a strongman themed gym down there. Mostly for the implements, but it's such a badass community. They have stones and circus dumb bells I can mess with. Eventually, hopefully this year, I'll be able to outfit my own area with whatever I need/want.
Thank you as well! Cheers from the mountains, it's freaking cold.
I hear that, high of 31 today at my place. I'll be moving down to the Morganton area soon, not looking forward to the summers down there, but at least most places have AC anymore.I’m right at the foothills so I’m feeling some of that cold as well! It feels way colder than 49 degrees right now
I couldn’t live without AC in the Carolina heat! I’m in the Winston-Salem area.I hear that, high of 31 today at my place. I'll be moving down to the Morganton area soon, not looking forward to the summers down there, but at least most places have AC anymore.
Winston is awesome, so much great beer and food. I was almost the head brewer at Foothills in 2018, but I'm glad that didn't work out in hindsight. I appreciate you reaching out, most of this community seems pretty awesome. Haven't used a forum outside of Reddit in ages lol.I couldn’t live without AC in the Carolina heat! I’m in the Winston-Salem area.
There might be a 198 subclass in Strongman Corp, so if there is that would be great. They have expanded some subclasses at Nationals in recent years.Thanks for all of this! I don't have the weights in front of me, isn't the next weight down 198? I remember it's a big jump, I'm not sure with my build that I'd be able to maintain the strength I have at 20-30lb lighter. The last comp I did was just for fun, non-sanctioned, more like a meet I suppose, but it was so much fun and a wonderful learning opportunity. I actually signed up for a "noob friendly" event in, I think, Ft Mill, SC last year but had some family stuff that got in the way. I recognize I really need to boost my numbers to be competitive, but the community is so great. On the other hand, I'm on the TN border, and that's quite the trek lol. Actually signed up for an even in CLT St. Paddys day that came up on Iron Podium, stoked for that one, but working to stay under 220lb as that's the weight cutoff for that one.
I'm in a tiny mountain town near Boone, NC, I've actually been buying implements to use at the gym we have in town (12" log, axle, sandbags) but I have taken a few opportunities to make the trek to Charlotte, >2 hours away, to hit a strongman themed gym down there. Mostly for the implements, but it's such a badass community. They have stones and circus dumb bells I can mess with. Eventually, hopefully this year, I'll be able to outfit my own area with whatever I need/want.
Thank you as well! Cheers from the mountains, it's freaking cold.
Yeah that's over 3.5 hours from the house lol, but the wife and I have been looking for an excuse to hit Raleigh for a weekend! I just found your log, definitely going to give you a follow. I see we are the same height but you definitely have weight on me, I come from being a scrawny little 155lb guy in the army, adjusting to even 220 took quite a bit of focus maintaining and improving tendon strength and joint mobility. I'm going to start a log here next Monday to get away from Reddit I think, will definitely post some body pictures looking for some advice and help.It’s another hour away, but Spider Strength Gym in Raleigh may be a good resource for you someday.
Tag me when you make it!Yeah that's over 3.5 hours from the house lol, but the wife and I have been looking for an excuse to hit Raleigh for a weekend! I just found your log, definitely going to give you a follow. I see we are the same height but you definitely have weight on me, I come from being a scrawny little 155lb guy in the army, adjusting to even 220 took quite a bit of focus maintaining and improving tendon strength and joint mobility. I'm going to start a log here next Monday to get away from Reddit I think, will definitely post some body pictures looking for some advice and help.
Lol maybe we do have a similar build then, 170 in high school but played track and football. Gratz on the PR, I've always had a weak bench, I only started OHP's when I started 531, it was the key ingredient I was missing in my life. Wendler is a comedic dick, but I sure do appreciate the programming. I wanted to start this log yesterday, but my body decided I'm sick af, however I have some supps coming in at the end of this week so maybe it was meant to be shrugTag me when you make it!
At a certain point, the eating can become the hardest part. I was 160lbs skinny fat in high school. I weighed in at 273lbs Saturday morning before hitting a new max benchpress.
Yeah Winston is becoming a small Asheville in a sense. I love me some Sexual Chocolate especially the bourbon barrel finished one.Winston is awesome, so much great beer and food. I was almost the head brewer at Foothills in 2018, but I'm glad that didn't work out in hindsight. I appreciate you reaching out, most of this community seems pretty awesome. Haven't used a forum outside of Reddit in ages lol.
Welcome, there's a lot of great information and people here.Hello all name is Gene I am 41 was 355lbs now 226lbs after I started my journey fell in love with fitness and now here I am
Welcome to the boards!Hello all name is Gene I am 41 was 355lbs now 226lbs after I started my journey fell in love with fitness and now here I am
You know who this is..lolHello all name is Gene I am 41 was 355lbs now 226lbs after I started my journey fell in love with fitness and now here I am
Yes I do lol I recognize that puppy in the pic lolYou know who this is..lol
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Welcome Brother..Yes I do lol I recognize that puppy in the pic lol
Yeah I heard about that I'll talk to him a few times push was a pretty nice guy I didn't talk to him much but he was pretty nice what I did talk to him I never got to meet Dale but man God has you around for a reason it's best just not to fight the reason and Just Go With It you're the strongest mother fucker I knowWelcome Brother..
Sorry still pretty messed up about Push50..
Hurts like Hell..we talked about getting a beer one day over some laughs..
We have to help his grieving Wife..
I've been so lucky..5 close calls Now..
I honestly think, neither God nor the Devil wants Me..
Sadly..Dale C and Push were 100x the Man I could ever Be..not fair..!!
God..I would trade..!!
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Welcome!!!Hello all name is Gene I am 41 was 355lbs now 226lbs after I started my journey fell in love with fitness and now here I am