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[Schutzhund1]

Hey guys and girls. I have een unable to log on as my old id of "gretak911" so I'm back as Schutzhund1.

I'm really going to start posting more because I'm about to quit my gym as our home will be finished in about 2 weeks and I'm building a gym in my basement. I won't have the guys at my current gym for support so I'm going to rely on this community to keep motivated.

Stats:
29 yrs old
225lbs
24% bf *(Stupid Tanita Body Fat scale- Actually I was 32% less than a year ago when I was 255lbs)
6'5"

I'm most interested in strength so here are my current pr's
flat bench: 315lbs
Squat: 295lbs
Deadlift: 405lbs for 5 reps (never maxed out on deadlift)

My current program:
I'm hitting one body part per day:
Legs
Chest
Back
Off
Shoulders
Triceps
Biceps
Off

I'm thinking of starting the westside program after I move.
I've already purchased most of my equipment which consists of:
Titan Power Rack
FID Bench
Dip Unit
Pro Plate Load Lat pull/ low row
Adjustable Ab bench
1 300lb oly set
8 extra 45lb plates
18" spinlock dumbell handles
16" spinlock dumbell handles
30 standard 10lb plates
4 5lb plates
4 2 1/2lb plates
oly curl bar
dip belt


Thanks for reading.

 

[big4life]

Welcome to the board to all the new people!!

There is a lot of information here already, and I am sure that ya'll can add more to the mix. Stick around, learn, teach, and have fun.

 

[rogerthedog]

Hello everyone.
I got invited here by a member to answer some specific questions but I like the look of it here so I'll stay...unless anyone has any objections....but even then I still might stay

I have been training since 1987. I started at 133lbs and peaked this christmas at 240lbs. I like to keep training simple. For example, today was chest and arms day:
Bench press, incline dumbell press, dumbell curls and dips.

Best lifts to date Bench 330lbs for 2 reps, Squat 484lbs for 2 reps and deadlift 484lbs for a single.

I'm down a bit on these after taking time off over christmas and then again when my wife gave birth, but it is coming back...

 

[WalkingBeast]

Hello everyone.
I got invited here by a member to answer some specific questions but I like the look of it here so I'll stay...unless anyone has any objections....but even then I still might stay

I have been training since 1987. I started at 133lbs and peaked this christmas at 240lbs. I like to keep training simple. For example, today was chest and arms day:
Bench press, incline dumbell press, dumbell curls and dips.

Best lifts to date Bench 330lbs for 2 reps, Squat 484lbs for 2 reps and deadlift 484lbs for a single.

I'm down a bit on these after taking time off over christmas and then again when my wife gave birth, but it is coming back...

Awesome brother!! And welcome to the boards!! I hope youll post here often and take in all the knowledge there is to be learned! Inspirational stuff! Is that your pic in the avatar? If so, very impressive..Look like you could lift alot more. Keep it up!! -Beast

 

[rogerthedog]

Thanks m8, yep that was me last summer. I've never really been overly strong I'm afraid.

 

[WalkingBeast]

Thanks m8, yep that was me last summer. I've never really been overly strong I'm afraid.

Looking very impressive brother! What are your measurements? Those lifts arent bad at all brother!! Im just barely breaking 300 now on the benches, coming back from an injury 3 months ago. You obviously have ALOT to offer to the boards, hope to see you around. Train Or Fuckin Die!!!!!!!!!!

 

[rogerthedog]

My stats when the picture was taken were:
Height 5'9, chest 48, thighs 28, arms 18 1/4, neck 18, calves 17, waist- oh I forget now

I'm too scared to take any measurements at the moment. I don't want to depress myself, lol.

 

[WalkingBeast]

My stats when the picture was taken were:
Height 5'9, chest 48, thighs 28, arms 18 1/4, neck 18, calves 17, waist- oh I forget now

I'm too scared to take any measurements at the moment. I don't want to depress myself, lol.

Nice!! Our measurements are pretty close. As you can see in my signature, Im a lightweight though at 185-188 right now at 5'8 and 23 y/o. My legs are also a good deal smaller! Were you 240 in that pic? I know how it is not wanting to take measurements. Im in the unfortunate stage now myself! haha The only thing Ive kept in tact are my arms and legs but back/chest measurement has taken a nice hit!! Youll get it back though! I didnt beleive much in muscle memory but it always comes back within a few good hard months of training and eating. Atleast for me. I still have yet to break 200! ThanX for the inspiration!
Heres a couple of pics of me at my peak. The first is from 3 months ago and the second is a year old:

 

[rogerthedog]

In the pic I was around 230 I think.
You have a few years on me. At 23 I think I was about 180 but you look a lot bigger than I did back then. Are you sure your weighing scales aren't a little light?
Also I suspect (cos I can't remember) that my weights back then were a lot lighter than yours are now.
Give it another few years you'll be a freakin' monster!

 

[WalkingBeast]

In the pic I was around 230 I think.
You have a few years on me. At 23 I think I was about 180 but you look a lot bigger than I did back then. Are you sure your weighing scales aren't a little light?
Also I suspect (cos I can't remember) that my weights back then were a lot lighter than yours are now.
Give it another few years you'll be a freakin' monster!

Awesome! I still havent broken 18" cold on the tape yet. I get up to 17 7/8 on some days. Im really looking to a 19" and 20" inch cold arm now. I can taste it! haha Youd think with a 36 inch waist Id weigh more! My legs must be real small. They are 25" at the largest part and about 17" right above the knee cap! haha My calves are real small. 13.5-14". ThanX brother! I had hoped that a few years ago. Ive been plateaud for a while now! My measurements are pretty much the same as they were a year ago. The only increase I measured was from 17 1/2 on my arms to 17 3/4-7/8. Not much to speak of! Im hoping to make alot more gains naturally, since I havent done juice yet, but unsure of how far I can take it. My triceps suck, so Id think I could hit 20 on my arms naturally. It wont be easy though. The day will probabally come when I go on a little something, hopefully in moderation. Hope to catch up to the pic of you one day! Keep it up!!