Hi all,
some of you may of seen my random posts around the forum but had to get to 50 before i could put pics up

this is my first journal and dont know what to write except

current stats
23 yrs young
10 stone 2

arms 14 1/2

chest 38

waist 32

diet is pretty good but will try and post up what i eat daily (p.s when i say good, i mean i THINK its good for bulking up)

training for a 1-2 yrs but in the last 6 months really up it to pack on muscle.

now for the pics
you will have to excuse the whiteness-work indoors and dont get weekends off and the pics were taken by me so are not very good at showing the relevant areas but you get the jist.

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these were taken three weeks ago




my focus at the moment is my chest because, due to bad posture i hunch and hope the chest will allow me to bring my arms backwards, plus it needs to be bigger.

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here is a pic taken two years ago
it is a pic of a pic so soz about quality and the only one i have with my top of for reference but hopefully you can make out my frame.

anyway, any comments on progress if you can see any? obviously as i have nothing to really compare it too and i grow with myself i cant see much change but maybe thats me

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It's a bit difficult comparing those photos mate, but you've got a nice ripped physique and a good build to start with, so I guess it's time to get your diet sorted, starting eating oats and tuna until you feel sick and build some quality muscle!

Having a baby girl :)

yeah i know its very hard to compare to so i will just update the pics ive added here every month or so to compare to and ignore the previous one

routine last night at gym

weighted dips @10kg
3 x 8

preachers @ 35kg
3 x 8

squat @50 kg
3 x 8

lat pull downs @ 50kg
3 x 8

lat row back @ 60kg
3 x 8

pec dec @60 kg
3 x 8

tricep machine push down @60 kg
3 x 8

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You've got some good strength there mate. I really REALLY need to get a dip belt.

Having a baby girl :)

diet today, missed one meal due to waking late!!!

2 scrambled eggs on 2 slices of wholemeal toast
250 ml of milk

full roast, chicken with all trimmings
apple crumble

full steak burger with potatoes and glass of OJ

maximuscle shake mixed with powdered nuts and banana

whole best range pizza (its sunday :))

large bowl of pasta with banana

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Whats your routine and diet like? I'd recommend posting both up in the other forum sections to make sure they are in order. They are both very important.

Im no expert, but building your chest will not help pull your shoulders back. Try stretching your chest regularly (fore arm at 90 degree angle, against door frame), as a tight chest can sometimes pull your shoulder blades forward.
Also, strong traps and upper back will help your shoulders. Things like scapular rows are good for upper back posture. Also when sitting or standing, pull your shoulder blades back and down and make sure the rest of your posture is good. And of course, remember to stretch.
Post in the other forum bit for some more specific help, but I found this has helped a feww little issues I had with the back of my shoulder blade.

Good luck with it.

Regards
Lewis

most recent pics
taken today

give better angles too




i really wanna increase my lats too, to get that 'triangle' look!

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fun meter-will do man
thanks alot

my diet at the moment is on the bulking side of things
my schedule is very akward being a uni student and working on free days and doing degree work in the evenings so its hard to keep to a strict diet plan but i do eat 5/6 times a day and mix it up
got a few meal plan outta mens health which give me something 'solid' to follow.

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Hey mate, good on ya for starting a journal. Take a look (if you havent already) at jack5r journal, he's about the same weight now, he's come on great may get a few tips mate on diet and training? He's also at college so its possible to eat properly and workout fully as well.

Good luck anyway mate

Its Better to make your mistakes than to live without knowing!

will do riocat thanks very much

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This is currently my daily working/uni schedual and working out


wel il put both

mon-uni 10-12 so eating aint an issue
tue-uni
9-1230 lecture
1230-1 break
1-230 lecture
230-3 break
3-430 lecture
430 finish
so eatin would be breakfast
meal 2 at 1245
meal 3 at 230
meal 4 at 5
meal 5 at 7
meal 6 at 9 i guess
wed is working so 9-5, i can eat during that time whenever more or less
thur uni
10-1230 lecture
1230-1 break
1-330 lecture
330 finish
Fri working 9-5 again
sat working 9-5

working out wise
mon-arms
tue-abs
wed-chest and football
trur-day off
fri-main day at gym so mix of all
sat-mix of all
sun-abs again

i know there is no leg work except fri but in a month my routine will change to mostly leg work

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Bit of an arm fan I see

You're making progress nonetheless, when/if you get a proper routine sorted mate you'll grow like a weed, keep it up.

Fresh mate.

Incredible Bulk

Dildo well hidden!

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Bit of an arm fan I see

You're making progress nonetheless, when/if you get a proper routine sorted mate you'll grow like a weed, keep it up.

well up until 6 months ago yeah, i was just about the Guns but now i am trying to do chest with a bit of arms, they just seem to gain well

any advice on a good routine mate?

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Are you looking to just add mass mate?

Is your gym equipped with oly bars and a rack?

Fresh mate.

Incredible Bulk

Dildo well hidden!

ORIGINAL: Firearm

Are you looking to just add mass mate?

Is your gym equipped with oly bars and a rack?

ive always been slim and want to add mass yeah, just have a more fuller frame
i dont think i have the genetics to be HUGE but filling out a t-shirt would be nice!

the gym i go to is pretty good yeah
got a rack

what you got in mind mate?

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Mon
did no training as decided to have a day off
got sunburnt shoulders on the beach though.

oats and fruit with OJ and milk

3 scrambled eggs and two slices wholemeal toast

large steak pasty-was on the beach (its cornwall)

maximuscle progain shake with ice cream and fruit

large steak in peppercorn sauce with potatoes

bowl of pasta and onion rings.

would love to know the cal count so i can see how much im eatin and how much more i should eat.

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tue-
five aside football for some cardio and

preachers with dumb bells not machine
3 x 10 @ 20kg

shoulder dumb bell raises
3 x 10 @ 20kg

skull crushers-with dumb bell
3 x 10 @ 20kg

flys @ 20 kg
3 x 20

shrugs
3 x 40 @ 20 kg

ABS
V-sit ups
3 x 20

Russian twist
3 x 10

leg raises
3 x 15 secs

crunches
3 x 15

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wed
had no training due to injuring ankles at football

had oats for breakfast
sandwich at 1030
large bowl of pasta for lunch
steak and potatoes at 4 ish
spag bol at 6
protein shake at 8 ish
3 scrambled eggs and 2 slices of toast at 10

gym tonight so going to hit an all over body workout

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