Who is this Beast character? (pics)
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Beast
"He's not human!"
K, it worked 
I am currently 21. The first set of pics are from the summer of 2004 when I was 20.
Here are a couple more from the summer of 2003 and a couple from training in Vegas during the 2004 Olympia (140 lb Incline DB and 675 Rack Dead).
I am currently 21. The first set of pics are from the summer of 2004 when I was 20.
Here are a couple more from the summer of 2003 and a couple from training in Vegas during the 2004 Olympia (140 lb Incline DB and 675 Rack Dead).
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Beowulf
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I saw most of these in your thread at bb.com, but I gotta say DAMN. Excellent work. I'm 5 years older than you, and I'll be psyched if I can get to where you are now by the time I hit 31.
By the way, what are you weighing these days? I don't think you mentioned that in your bulking/cutting threads at bb.com. And what were you weighing in the contest photos?
By the way, what are you weighing these days? I don't think you mentioned that in your bulking/cutting threads at bb.com. And what were you weighing in the contest photos?
Beast
"He's not human!"
Yeah, I've been bulking since August with 1 month of cutting in there, so about 5 months bulking and 1 cutting. According to my calculations, I have 194 lbs. of lean mass, so if I was to compete this year (which I'm not, I'm taking this year off), I'd compete somewhere around 190. I've added about 10 pounds of muscle each year for the past 3 years.Beowulf said:
LCSULLA
Well-known member
Derek_aka_Beast said:
Damn bro! You look amazing, esp. for a 21yr old and natty. And I second the above comment. The gym did look HC in your pics. I guess I have been spoiled, most of the gyms in my area That I have gone to have DB 140 to 160lbs. And the Gold's I just joined has 140's.
wranglergirl
Member
Nice work ...and my powerhouse gym has 150's
...and my powerhouse gym has 150's 
kwyckemynd00
Registered User
All natural? Are you Derek?Beowulf said:
Anyway, regardless you look G-R-E-A-T! Obviously your diet is great. What is your macronutrient breakdown? What is your training split like? I see you doing heavy rack deads...not a lot of people actually do those
ItriedtoripoffBobosonowIamgonehaveaniceday
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Jesus Derek! You look great bro! I am a natural born hater but I give props where they are do! Any chance of you PM'ing me or posting what type of diet you were following last year or are doing currently to bulk up so leanly (is that even a word!)....also would you tell us how much and what type of cardio you do to stay so F#@(king ripped! Thanks bro!
ItriedtoripoffBobosonowIamgonehaveaniceday
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Let me know how much you like the MaNiaK flyes as well!
Beast
"He's not human!"
Yes I am natural, 5'10".
During 2002-2003 (Summer), I trained MAX-OT style (4-6 rep sets, going ot failure every set).
I was making progress, but I always felt burned out and would need to take a week off every 8-10 weeks. While preparing for my comps in 2003, I did high intensity 16 minute sessions on the Elliptical (each time trying to beat my previous distance) and HIIT Sprints. I dieted for 23 weeks for my first contest (I believe I was aroud 5% bf) then another 3 weeks (after some mexican food, pizza, and a buffet) for the next contest at which I measured 3.9% bodyfat. I won the Teen division and Men's Middleweight at both shows.
Since about September of 2003, I've been training each muscle group two times a week without taking sets to failure (stopping a rep shy of failure). Since making the switch, I have been making great progress and I never feel burned out and haven't felt the need to take a week off since.
My Training:
Mon: Upper Body
Tues: Lower Body
Wed: Rest
Thurs: Upper Body
Fri: Lower Body
Sat and Sun: Rest
*Sometimes I do arms on lower body day
I am currently doing (due to my school schedule):
Mon: Upper Body
Tues: Rest
Wed: Lower Body
Thurs: Rest
Fri: Upper Body
Sat: Lower Body
Sun: Rest
I lift in the 3-5 and 6-10 rep ranges. I usually integrate both reps ranges in my workouts, but right now I am doing all 3-5 rep sets on Mon and Wed and 6-10 reps on Fri and Sat.
I hit a new PR on squat today of 485 X 3. I've never been a good bencher, but have repped with 315 before. My PR in deadlift is 585 X 1 (no straps or chalk, just under/over grip)
My bulking diet is:
Workout Days
Protein: 350 grams
Carbs: 500 grams
Fat: 80 grams
On non-workout days, I drop the carbs to 200-300.
Ideally, I should drop my carbs to 400 grams on workout days and 200 on non-workout days, but I like to eat.
At my last comp, NPC Michigan Natural, I placed 7th out of 17 in the Men's Lightheavy weight. I was the youngest and lightest (180 lbs) of the group. So I've been hitting it hard trying to making improvements. I am taking this year off of competing.
Staying lean while bulking: Clean calories + Fish Oil + Avant Labs SesaThin. SesaThin works very well at fat gain prevention.
Cutting: I use an Ultimate Diet 2.0 approach.
MaNiaK1027- email me at [email protected]
During 2002-2003 (Summer), I trained MAX-OT style (4-6 rep sets, going ot failure every set).
I was making progress, but I always felt burned out and would need to take a week off every 8-10 weeks. While preparing for my comps in 2003, I did high intensity 16 minute sessions on the Elliptical (each time trying to beat my previous distance) and HIIT Sprints. I dieted for 23 weeks for my first contest (I believe I was aroud 5% bf) then another 3 weeks (after some mexican food, pizza, and a buffet) for the next contest at which I measured 3.9% bodyfat. I won the Teen division and Men's Middleweight at both shows.
Since about September of 2003, I've been training each muscle group two times a week without taking sets to failure (stopping a rep shy of failure). Since making the switch, I have been making great progress and I never feel burned out and haven't felt the need to take a week off since.
My Training:
Mon: Upper Body
Tues: Lower Body
Wed: Rest
Thurs: Upper Body
Fri: Lower Body
Sat and Sun: Rest
*Sometimes I do arms on lower body day
I am currently doing (due to my school schedule):
Mon: Upper Body
Tues: Rest
Wed: Lower Body
Thurs: Rest
Fri: Upper Body
Sat: Lower Body
Sun: Rest
I lift in the 3-5 and 6-10 rep ranges. I usually integrate both reps ranges in my workouts, but right now I am doing all 3-5 rep sets on Mon and Wed and 6-10 reps on Fri and Sat.
I hit a new PR on squat today of 485 X 3. I've never been a good bencher, but have repped with 315 before. My PR in deadlift is 585 X 1 (no straps or chalk, just under/over grip)
My bulking diet is:
Workout Days
Protein: 350 grams
Carbs: 500 grams
Fat: 80 grams
On non-workout days, I drop the carbs to 200-300.
Ideally, I should drop my carbs to 400 grams on workout days and 200 on non-workout days, but I like to eat.
At my last comp, NPC Michigan Natural, I placed 7th out of 17 in the Men's Lightheavy weight. I was the youngest and lightest (180 lbs) of the group. So I've been hitting it hard trying to making improvements. I am taking this year off of competing.
Staying lean while bulking: Clean calories + Fish Oil + Avant Labs SesaThin. SesaThin works very well at fat gain prevention.
Cutting: I use an Ultimate Diet 2.0 approach.
MaNiaK1027- email me at [email protected]
kwyckemynd00
Registered User
Damn Derek. Great numbers 
How many sets per day per bodypart?
Anyway, you're upper body looks pretty damn good, but your legs look insane in a few of those pictures! You look freggin' awesome. When did you start training?
How many sets per day per bodypart?
Anyway, you're upper body looks pretty damn good, but your legs look insane in a few of those pictures! You look freggin' awesome. When did you start training?
kwyckemynd00
Registered User
Mine has 145'swranglergirl said:Nice work
Beast
"He's not human!"
I usually do 7 sets for chest, back, and legs
3 sets for bis, tris, shoulders, traps, calves
This will vary from time to time.
I has been focusing on my upper body, specifically my chest, this my last comp and have made some improvement, but not satisfied yet.
I started lifting weight when I was 16. Did a workout from one of my Dad's Men's Health magazine. I started getting into bodybuilding that summer. I got the Arnold Encyclopedia and read it in 3 days. The rest is history.
I am currently in my junior year of getting my bachelor's in Exercise Physiology, though most of the applicable stuff I know I have learned from my own research/experience.
3 sets for bis, tris, shoulders, traps, calves
This will vary from time to time.
I has been focusing on my upper body, specifically my chest, this my last comp and have made some improvement, but not satisfied yet.
I started lifting weight when I was 16. Did a workout from one of my Dad's Men's Health magazine. I started getting into bodybuilding that summer. I got the Arnold Encyclopedia and read it in 3 days. The rest is history.
I am currently in my junior year of getting my bachelor's in Exercise Physiology, though most of the applicable stuff I know I have learned from my own research/experience.
kwyckemynd00 said:Damn Derek. Great numbers
How many sets per day per bodypart?
Anyway, you're upper body looks pretty damn good, but your legs look insane in a few of those pictures! You look freggin' awesome. When did you start training?
kwyckemynd00
Registered User
Man...you were dedicated pretty much right off that bat, eh?
I'm jealous of all of you out there that have this kind of dedication. It makes all the difference.
Anway, so you do a pretty much medium volume routine, eh? Good stuff...Good luck with the BS in Exercise Phys
I'm jealous of all of you out there that have this kind of dedication. It makes all the difference.
Anway, so you do a pretty much medium volume routine, eh? Good stuff...Good luck with the BS in Exercise Phys
kwyckemynd00
Registered User
I know, I know...I'm working on itTwin Peak said:
But, there aren't many people who can do what people like Derek do. To put that much into something is no small chore! And it's true what I said earlier, having that kind of dedication to you hobby, whatever it may be--and in this case it's bbing for Derek, you are much more likely to be great at it.
I was just giving the boy props!
kwyckemynd00
Registered User
I see where you're coming from and I agree it's not something I SHOULD have to be jealous over. I SHOULD be busting my ass, tooTwin Peak said:
LakeMountD
Doctor Science
glenihan said:
yeah man it really kills me that they dont have those 180 lb dumbbells too. cause you know i would love to be able to look how nice and big they are :icon_lol:
:box: glenihan's cleats
Juiced hard
New member
my gym has 95's
Achilles13
:::6'4 240lbs EndoMorph:::
Nice work Derek... What BF are you currently at now?
tattoopierced1
Guest
we've got 300lb dumbbells at my gym. I dont think anyone has ever/will ever use them, but we've got them all the way up to that weight. Primetimerg and Layne N. can verify this.