severe Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 [2007]sorry, no before shots, but I was doing split routines and have noticed the growth compared to full body workouts. have dabbled in lifting over the years but never took it seriously, but since December 06 I have kept fairly true to training 3x a week. I'm 6'2" and 87kgs. not a hulk, but getting the shape I want... though always room for improvement. 8) considering I was around 80 2 years ago goes along way to prove the benefits of lifting heavy with purpose. having a training log helps.cheers guys.edit: year clarification added. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poos_n_wees Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Slowly but surely Arms and lats are looking good! How're the legs ?Well done on your progress thus far Having a training log and taking progress pics definitely helps keep the motivation burning :nod: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Nice one. You know what they say - good things take time. Have you considered trying a 4-day split for a bit of variety? Sometimes a change like that can give you quite a boost.Also, this seems like as good a place as any to welcome you - so welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blairandkelly Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 lookin good and lean mate what are your goals ..? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blairandkelly Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 oh and a very warm welcom to you :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammo Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 Looking good mate.You have the height to be able to really pack on the size & still look leanish.I was around 80kg when I started lifting (6"2 also) and I'm currently sitting on 109kg.... although I've got some bf to lose, I'm nowhere near fat.How does your diet etc look?Would be good to see some wheel shots.Keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2guns Posted September 27, 2007 Report Share Posted September 27, 2007 You have the height to be able to really pack on the size & still look leanish.i agree its easier for a guy my height to look good, but geez when i guy over 6foot is got a big and lean physique they look fucken mean!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
severe Posted September 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 cheers guys.poos_n_wees: the legs are slower in change. though I do have a deeper butt crack now! damn sweaty butt crack... I include one in shorts when I post new pics in a few months. I normally train in track pants as I have tats down one leg and I try not to stick out. so I cover up. Pseudonym: I havent thought past my 3 day split. what do you recommend? I am keen for any extra intel 8) blairandkelly: size. grew up thin. taken a few decades to get my shit sorted.Cammo: the diet is getting there. I start getting better money next year so will have the diet sorted fully by then. just eat whatever I can get. tuna sandwiches, and even canned cornbeef! being tall does help hide the sins of diet! not looking to go pro but just need that size. will focus more on definition when I can get that extra weight. would like to end up around 95-100kgs. but time will tell.2guns: seems like its been a hard road to notice a change in myself, and the best is (of course) always while lifting. god I love that pump. as you say guys, good things take time. cheers for your time and support! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pseudonym Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 There's certainly nothing wrong with a 3-day split, but it's good to change things around every so often. If you're going for a 4-day split, it really depends on you - how much time you have, any body parts you want to give extra work, etc. But here's a good basic split:Mon: Back, bicepsTue: Chest, tricepsThur: LegsFri: Shoulders, Abs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 There's certainly nothing wrong with a 3-day split, but it's good to change things around every so often. If you're going for a 4-day split, it really depends on you - how much time you have, any body parts you want to give extra work, etc. But here's a good basic split:Mon: Back, bicepsTue: Chest, tricepsThur: LegsFri: Shoulders, Absi agree. the good old mon tues / thurs fri split is hard to beat. 3 days a week is probably just enough to maintain a reasonable physique but not enough if you want to add some size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2guns Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 i do a 5 day split and its fine.in no particular orderchestshouldersbacklegsarmsabs everydaygonan start weights twice a day soon though so its intersting to c wat splits ppl do, in the end i think we all get the same results comes down to how hard u train Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond Posted September 29, 2007 Report Share Posted September 29, 2007 in the end i think we all get the same results comes down to how hard u trainyep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
severe Posted October 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Sweet as guys for your input! I will be looking to change my current routine soon so will give the mon-tue thur-fri a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
severe Posted December 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 bump!Well, I had forgotten abut this thread.[2010]Here is me about a year ago (95kg) [cold] toilet shots ftw!:[2011]Here is a shot about 7 months ago [cold]. I had stopped training due to illness that went on for a few months: During CF season [cold]:Here is a recent one of me. Definitely leaner (after a good 6 months of Crossfit, and then a good month back in the weight room) [shot taken an hour after a workout].I am currently only 90kg! I was 97 a year (maybe 1.5) ago. ftwBut couldn't see the abs as well, but... Bulk for life.My quads need a few more inches to match the top half, and the calves need a boost. I haven't neglected them in training though. I am a well rounded trainer. I have a naturally athletic frame. NOT skinny (since ages ago). :grin: So, I thought I would go lean and mean, and have enjoyed it. Crossfit was gold in my opinion. However...I do miss being stronger and bigger. 10kgs is a lot. Admittedly maybe 4 of that was fat, but the size felt right.I gave up power for endurance. Not a bad trade, but the zombie apocalypse never came...I will attempt to keep the vascularity as long as possible, hoping my paleo infused diet can help. BUt I am also a realist, and in the increase of calories I will no doubt gain that covering layer of fat too. I had teriyaki chicken in town yesterday, with rice! and such is life. We adapt to suit our needs and environment.My forearms need building too. I do reverse curls and wrist curls, but they are not growing at the rate of teh rest of me. Any ideas guys?I am using Dorian Yates Blood & Guts 6 week routine atm, and loving it.I will edit and add more pics as I find them (past pics). Sorry about the sizing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justhell Posted December 22, 2011 Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 Hi there Severe,Lookin hard & lean mate.Merry Christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
severe Posted December 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2011 Thanks, brother! May you have plenty of ho's this xmas :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
train hard Posted December 23, 2011 Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 great progress severe looking really ripped Dorians routine is very good trained like that myself earlier this year and really enjoyed in and out in no time! you still going to do crossfit aswell or are you taking a break to try and add some more mass? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
severe Posted December 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2011 Hey bro, taking a break to beef up. Will still find time to sprint though. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
severe Posted May 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 This is me today:Thoughts?Suggestions?and they are my boxers I rolled up, not diapers you bastards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate225 Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Thoughts?I must buy Pine Pollen too.... :pfft: :grin: Suggestions?Get on stage soon! Serious hat on for a minute, though get on stage was serious as well. You have managed to do a very good recomposition over the last few years - much leaner but also mass looks a lot better. Suggest you keep doing whatever it is you're doing, its working for ya! :nod: Good effort Severe:clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phedder Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Looking awesome Severe, ridiculously vascular! What's the weight sitting at now?Suggestions would depend on what your goals are now. Looking pretty balanced well from that pic, maybe a little more legs needed but hard to tell. Again that also depends on your goals. Nothing is missing, that's for sure. Well done :clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
severe Posted May 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Cheers guys. I been thinking my calves and forearms need a boost. Starting to get some definition in the quads.Phed, I am actually only on 92kg at the moment. Was hoping to be nearer 100kg (goal). Food is the issue here though.Nate, The gym I go to have a competition end of year. It has a few different categories, and I was thinking of the athletic one (spelt correctly, not aesth) rather than physique, as I am 6'2 and I don't look as swole as someone with my stats who is shorter. I really don't know.Never thought about stage, just about overcoming weakness...Any other posts are appreciated guys and girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anyonehelp? Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Fuuuuck, great work man - keep it up! :clap: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grover Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 :clap: Great progress, go cross fit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Against All Odds Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 Good stuff there severe, great progress. Huge dif between 2007 and now. Being tall in this discipline sux cause you got more of a frame to fill out to get that swole look.I'm ecto, so any wieght gained feels good, but can easily lose the weight due to lack of food when hit a financial bump or whatever the reason be.So I feel you when you say being at 97 with minimal abb showage just felt right.Good on you for bouncing back from illness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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