What to work on? Pics included

LiftHardGainBig · 03-18-2007, 09:24 PM

Hey all,
I went on a hiking trip near Gatlinburg, TN last week w/ a couple friends and decided to take a few pictures under a waterfall to post on here. I recently got very serious about weight training and fitness in general. I was in very good shape in highschool, but after a motorcycle accident and rotator injury, I lacked the motivation.. For the last 2 months I've been consistant and I've seen some very good gains and plan on keeping it going. My main goal right now is to gain muscle. I know I have some extra fat on me to lose, but for the time being I want to build a good base. I've cleaned up my diet considerably (especially for a college student) and I do very little cardio for the time being. Please let me know what you think. I'll also try to post more pictures of different poses.
Thanks for any input, positive or negative.

-Ryan

fufu · 03-18-2007, 09:27 PM

We are missing half your body here.

You look fine in those pictures, I don't see a need to specifically train any invidual thing to "bring up".

Haven't seen your back or legs though.

LiftHardGainBig · 03-18-2007, 09:30 PM

Yeah sorry there were other hikers walking by and having 2 dudes under the waterfall shirtless and 1 dude taking pictures looked gay enough, hahaha. My legs arent terrible but they do need work. I'll try to get more pics up soon.

fufu · 03-18-2007, 09:32 PM

lol, ok.

forum9351 · 03-18-2007, 09:55 PM

looks good. like fufu said, there isn't really any one thing that needs to be brought up. good size and good proportion

kinkery · 03-18-2007, 10:05 PM

get a nice tan is all i suggest

LiftHardGainBig · 03-18-2007, 10:17 PM

haha, yeah a tan would be nice but during the winter in Chicago its tough since I dont have the $$$ to pay for tanning. Thanks for the responses so far.
Any ideas on my bodyfat percentage? I know by these pictures its hard to tell but maybe a general range?

**P-funk** · 03-18-2007, 10:18 PM

lookin' solid.

vortrit · 03-18-2007, 10:29 PM

You look great. Big and fairly cut...

Maybe some mass on the chest?

**CowPimp** · 03-18-2007, 10:53 PM

Looks reasonably well proportioned to me. Pretty big arms I would say.

Nicky Carts · 03-18-2007, 11:30 PM

i think just a little bit of chest work. the rest is solid

mike456 · 03-18-2007, 11:32 PM

BIG arms

min0 lee · 03-18-2007, 11:42 PM

You look fabulous, you just need a little more lats and chest..... and maybe you can go the rock star route and stuff a sock down there, that would complete your look.

LiftHardGainBig · 03-19-2007, 12:16 AM

hahaha never had complaints like THAT before! lol about the picture.
Thanks for all of the responses. I'll be posting more pics tomorrow

Nate K · 03-19-2007, 12:28 AM

Upper looks big compared to legs.

Mista · 03-19-2007, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by min0 lee

You look fabulous, you just need a little more lats and chest..... and maybe you can go the rock star route and stuff a sock down there, that would complete your look.

I agree, looking great. Lats and chest.

Mags · 03-19-2007, 09:39 AM

I think your back could do with abit more width. IMO the Upper Lats should really pop out when hitting a front double-bi so to support your arms and bring out a strong V-taper, contrasting your broadness with the minimising of your waist. As for Chest, Arnold insisted that it shouldnt dissappear (primarily the lower pecs above the ribs) when hitting a front double-bi. I for one suffer from this alittle, but not as badly as I used to. However, he was genetically gifted (he still trained it hard to get it though) in this area as well as being on lots of drugs. Looking good.

Fitgirl70 · 03-19-2007, 09:53 AM

[quote=LiftHardGainBig;1587243]-Ryan

I actually think you need to get "in" the waterfall, arch your back a little and flip your hair back! That would be the only thing I'd improve on if I were you.

crazy_enough · 03-19-2007, 09:57 AM

I agree, chest and lats (unless, like me u REALLY cant pose to properly display them wings

) and it looks as thos traps may be lagging a tad, but once again hard to tell. nice work!

DontStop · 03-19-2007, 10:04 AM

i think bigger traps would be peachy

LiftHardGainBig · 03-19-2007, 11:07 AM

awesome thanks for all of the comments so far guys.. I'll try to focus on those points especially.

AKIRA · 03-19-2007, 11:13 AM

His traps may be fine. Cant tell since his arms are elevated and blocking the camera a lil.

I am surprised no one has done some photoshopping.

LiftHardGainBig · 03-19-2007, 11:16 AM

akira, thanks for throwing the photoshopping idea out there, lol. I think my traps are pretty proportional to my arms, but i'll throw up more pictures in the future to get your guys opinions. I havent been doing legs lately as much as I should, so i'll definitely work on those.

DontStop · 03-19-2007, 11:16 AM

perhaps, but upon first glance that's the only thing i can think of.

I think he looks good besides the fact he needs to tan a little.

fufu · 03-19-2007, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AKIRA

His traps may be fine. Cant tell since his arms are elevated and blocking the camera a lil.

I am surprised no one has done some photoshopping.

Yeah, they "sink in" in that pose.

fUnc17 · 03-19-2007, 11:35 AM

Definately lats. You will look gigantic with a bigger back

rmcfar · 03-19-2007, 12:55 PM

your elbows should be above your shoulders when you do the front double bicep, also it looks like your elbows are in front of your chest, you should pull them back to at least parallel with your shoulder joint. it kinda looks like your focusing too much on flexing your arms as hard as you can. try to stick out the chest and really focus on showin them lats. heres a good example of how to posture.

this is all rather irrelevant if you arent stepping on stage anytime soon though.

Mickey4Fingers · 03-19-2007, 02:01 PM

I think that you need a decent hair cut. spend the $20 and get a good cut, it will make a huge difference. you also need a new belt. that one is tacky and cheap, dont think girls dont notice that shit cuz they do bro.

Mystik · 03-19-2007, 02:19 PM

Looks like hes been in the sun!

LiftHardGainBig · 03-19-2007, 02:38 PM

haircut and belt? lol I appreciate all of the comments but c'mon, I meant as far as the body goes, not what I was wearing to hike and camp. We were camping so I wasn't worrying about my hair or belt.. Actually I take back the belt thing, its a $40 Perry Ellis belt that I accidentally brought camping with me. I have no excuse for the haircut thing though..any suggestions? hahaha

03-18-2007, 09:24 PM	#1
LiftHardGainBig Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hoffman Estates,IL Posts: 192	What to work on? Pics included Hey all, I went on a hiking trip near Gatlinburg, TN last week w/ a couple friends and decided to take a few pictures under a waterfall to post on here. I recently got very serious about weight training and fitness in general. I was in very good shape in highschool, but after a motorcycle accident and rotator injury, I lacked the motivation.. For the last 2 months I've been consistant and I've seen some very good gains and plan on keeping it going. My main goal right now is to gain muscle. I know I have some extra fat on me to lose, but for the time being I want to build a good base. I've cleaned up my diet considerably (especially for a college student) and I do very little cardio for the time being. Please let me know what you think. I'll also try to post more pictures of different poses. Thanks for any input, positive or negative. -Ryan

03-18-2007, 09:27 PM	#2
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,731 Photos: 8	We are missing half your body here. You look fine in those pictures, I don't see a need to specifically train any invidual thing to "bring up". Haven't seen your back or legs though. fufu's 1337 Journal Your diet will set you free.

03-18-2007, 09:32 PM	#4
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,731 Photos: 8	lol, ok. fufu's 1337 Journal Your diet will set you free.

03-18-2007, 09:55 PM	#5
forum9351 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 295	looks good. like fufu said, there isn't really any one thing that needs to be brought up. good size and good proportion Knowledge is Power

03-18-2007, 10:18 PM	#8
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03-18-2007, 09:30 PM	#3
LiftHardGainBig Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hoffman Estates,IL Posts: 192	Yeah sorry there were other hikers walking by and having 2 dudes under the waterfall shirtless and 1 dude taking pictures looked gay enough, hahaha. My legs arent terrible but they do need work. I'll try to get more pics up soon.

03-18-2007, 10:05 PM	#6
kinkery Make them want to be you! Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 998	get a nice tan is all i suggest

03-18-2007, 10:17 PM	#7
LiftHardGainBig Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hoffman Estates,IL Posts: 192	haha, yeah a tan would be nice but during the winter in Chicago its tough since I dont have the $$$ to pay for tanning. Thanks for the responses so far. Any ideas on my bodyfat percentage? I know by these pictures its hard to tell but maybe a general range?

03-18-2007, 10:29 PM	#9
vortrit Bulk. Cut. Repeat. Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 2,647 Photos: 5	You look great. Big and fairly cut... Maybe some mass on the chest? My Journal!

03-18-2007, 10:53 PM	#10
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03-18-2007, 11:30 PM	#11
Nicky Carts the epitome of a beast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 49	i think just a little bit of chest work. the rest is solid

03-18-2007, 11:32 PM	#12
mike456 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 3,294	BIG arms Journal

03-18-2007, 11:42 PM	#13
min0 lee Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Bronx, NYC Posts: 38,792 Photos: 542	You look fabulous, you just need a little more lats and chest..... and maybe you can go the rock star route and stuff a sock down there, that would complete your look. How To Do The Perfect Bench Press Rep Bodybuilding and Lifting Weights, the Difference ironmagazine-frapper

03-19-2007, 12:16 AM	#14
LiftHardGainBig Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hoffman Estates,IL Posts: 192	hahaha never had complaints like THAT before! lol about the picture. Thanks for all of the responses. I'll be posting more pics tomorrow

03-19-2007, 12:28 AM	#15
Nate K Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 1,739 Photos: 3	Upper looks big compared to legs.

03-19-2007, 09:39 AM	#17
Mags LG Sciences Rep. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: East London, UK Posts: 1,082 Photos: 15	I think your back could do with abit more width. IMO the Upper Lats should really pop out when hitting a front double-bi so to support your arms and bring out a strong V-taper, contrasting your broadness with the minimising of your waist. As for Chest, Arnold insisted that it shouldnt dissappear (primarily the lower pecs above the ribs) when hitting a front double-bi. I for one suffer from this alittle, but not as badly as I used to. However, he was genetically gifted (he still trained it hard to get it though) in this area as well as being on lots of drugs. Looking good. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, do not constitute medical advice, and are not official or authorized comments by LG Sciences, LLC.

03-19-2007, 09:53 AM	#18
Fitgirl70 Give it to me Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Dallas Posts: 7,413 Photos: 4	[quote=LiftHardGainBig;1587243]-Ryan I actually think you need to get "in" the waterfall, arch your back a little and flip your hair back! That would be the only thing I'd improve on if I were you. All the glory to God! We have a baby on the way.

03-19-2007, 09:57 AM	#19
crazy_enough IM lesbo extraordinaire Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: hauling dem weights Posts: 2,486 Photos: 18	I agree, chest and lats (unless, like me u REALLY cant pose to properly display them wings ) and it looks as thos traps may be lagging a tad, but once again hard to tell. nice work! Life is what you make of it, not what it makes you...TAKE CHARGE! http://www.boners.com/content/791433.1.jpg

03-19-2007, 10:04 AM	#20
DontStop pappy Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Edmonton Posts: 2,592 Photos: 33	i think bigger traps would be peachy You know, the Nazis had pieces of flair that they made the Jews wear.

03-19-2007, 11:07 AM	#21
LiftHardGainBig Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hoffman Estates,IL Posts: 192	awesome thanks for all of the comments so far guys.. I'll try to focus on those points especially.

03-19-2007, 11:13 AM	#22
AKIRA I am Rollo Tomassee.. Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Outside the box Posts: 8,787 Photos: 3	His traps may be fine. Cant tell since his arms are elevated and blocking the camera a lil. I am surprised no one has done some photoshopping. 6' 209lbs (8/16) Bench 365 (12/3) Weighted Pullups 80lbs 3x3 (3/19) Squat 370 Deadlift after herniation 385lbs 3x3 (3/17) NASM certified 2/06 Journal

03-19-2007, 11:16 AM	#23
LiftHardGainBig Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hoffman Estates,IL Posts: 192	akira, thanks for throwing the photoshopping idea out there, lol. I think my traps are pretty proportional to my arms, but i'll throw up more pictures in the future to get your guys opinions. I havent been doing legs lately as much as I should, so i'll definitely work on those.

03-19-2007, 11:35 AM	#26
fUnc17 Drop and give me 100 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Jersey Shore BJJ Posts: 1,872 Photos: 10	Definately lats. You will look gigantic with a bigger back Heres how I train. Strength Edge

03-19-2007, 12:55 PM	#27
rmcfar i love cutting Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 267	your elbows should be above your shoulders when you do the front double bicep, also it looks like your elbows are in front of your chest, you should pull them back to at least parallel with your shoulder joint. it kinda looks like your focusing too much on flexing your arms as hard as you can. try to stick out the chest and really focus on showin them lats. heres a good example of how to posture. this is all rather irrelevant if you arent stepping on stage anytime soon though. "When i was 15 years old, i took all of my clothes off and looked in the mirror. When i stared at myself naked, I realized that to be perfectly proportioned I would need 20 inch arms to match the rest of me." -Arnold

03-19-2007, 02:01 PM	#28
Mickey4Fingers Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 86	I think that you need a decent hair cut. spend the $20 and get a good cut, it will make a huge difference. you also need a new belt. that one is tacky and cheap, dont think girls dont notice that shit cuz they do bro.

03-19-2007, 02:19 PM	#29
Mystik Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 175	Looks like hes been in the sun!

03-19-2007, 02:38 PM	#30
LiftHardGainBig Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hoffman Estates,IL Posts: 192	haircut and belt? lol I appreciate all of the comments but c'mon, I meant as far as the body goes, not what I was wearing to hike and camp. We were camping so I wasn't worrying about my hair or belt.. Actually I take back the belt thing, its a $40 Perry Ellis belt that I accidentally brought camping with me. I have no excuse for the haircut thing though..any suggestions? hahaha

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