Almost identical to myself.Started late 80s, cant remember the year. I slowed down in the late 90s - early 2000s, and then got going again around 2007.
48 yrs , only time off were post surgeries, 20 of those yrs were clean. And you think you feel old 3bills
That has to be some crazy ass genetics.10 yrs this month. Started at 170lbs, 32 yrs old.
18 months later was 242 lbs, then leaned out a bit to 227 lbs natural. 2 yrs in was benchiNg 315 for reps, deadlifting 500lbs and squatting 450.
Then did my first cycle just over 2 yrs in
Just for fun stats. I was benching three plates side natural squatting five plates side and dead’s with five plates side and a 25. Then I cycled. I am not built for dead’s as I will injure my lower back due to L5 fracture prior. I envy the heavy deadlifts like @superbeast and @3billsSince 1987 fairly serious. Then in 1990 started going very seriously.
Only time off was after a major accident on one of my horses.
Another shorter time after fracturing my L5 vertebrae.
No plan on ever stopping training.
Gear since 1994 I believe, I had 7-8 years natural and never thought I would use gear.
Low dose and on and off cycling like the old days since day 1.
Sponsored for nine years and competitive a few times with good results, but my career does not allow me to be competitive any longer currently. I plan to do masters and be a freak at provincial level and Nationals level possibly next year or two due to change of career hour wise and travel wise.
Started at 212 lbs with abs, got up to 235 or so without gear, abs left the building but still in good shape. Now I stray between 285 as my bulk size, 240-250 lean.
Starting this year I won’t go above 260 anymore and stay much leaner as I have great bloodwork and all indicators in the green, except Hemo stuff I had since way prior to gear use.
I want to stay that way for longevity.
I’m in track to be doing some awesome stuff for this summer.
Last two years have been dedicated and zero lapses in any meals etc.
Good stuff fellas.
My first real chest day with my brother and his buddy, i benched 225 for 15 reps. Blew them both out of the water. Weight went up every week after that. Took about 15 years to hit 500.Just for fun stats. I was benching three plates side natural squatting five plates side and dead’s with five plates side and a 25. Then I cycled. I am not built for dead’s as I will injure my lower back due to L5 fracture prior. I envy the heavy deadlifts like @superbeast and @3bills
Nice work brother. Some guys are just built to lift. 225 x 15 is one of those types.My first real chest day with my brother and his buddy, i benched 225 for 15 reps. Blew them both out of the water. Weight went up every week after that. Took about 15 years to hit 500.
Now after a bunch of injuries, i stick to 365 with a 315 backoff set
I never did attempt 500. My best ever was 405 x 9 or 10 I believe. 315 for 18 I did last week. I stick with 365 as my max since I had my arm and shoulder literally break right off. I still feel good but I have zero rotator cuff tendons anymore and it feels real weird and psychologically throws me out of the game. Respect man!!! Great liftsMy first real chest day with my brother and his buddy, i benched 225 for 15 reps. Blew them both out of the water. Weight went up every week after that. Took about 15 years to hit 500.
Now after a bunch of injuries, i stick to 365 with a 315 backoff set
Don’t do deadlifts at all anymore but…..Just for fun stats. I was benching three plates side natural squatting five plates side and dead’s with five plates side and a 25. Then I cycled. I am not built for dead’s as I will injure my lower back due to L5 fracture prior. I envy the heavy deadlifts like @superbeast and @3bills
Nice!!Don’t do deadlifts at all anymore but…..
Did 505 in a central Ontario under 19 about a week before my 19th birthday. All natural.
Then did 655 about ten years ago in a 2 bars and a snatch competition. (It’s a mixed team lifting competition) Only took dbol before so that’s like natural.
I never got my 500 either. Tried twice with my best getting half way up after a pause rep. Maybe if i followed a proper program incould have done it. Now training at home again, and dont put the effort into it. Been weeks since i even do three plates. Lol. Just not motivated anymore.I never did attempt 500. My best ever was 405 x 9 or 10 I believe. 315 for 18 I did last week. I stick with 365 as my max since I had my arm and shoulder literally break right off. I still feel good but I have zero rotator cuff tendons anymore and it feels real weird and psychologically throws me out of the game. Respect man!!! Great lifts
If it makes anybody feel better, i got really thick T-rex armsI never got my 500 either. Tried twice with my best getting half way up after a pause rep. Maybe if i followed a proper program incould have done it. Now training at home again, and dont put the effort into it. Been weeks since i even do three plates. Lol. Just not motivated anymore.
Wish i got into it 10 yrs earlier.
Now everything just hurts.
My buddy too, can never reach his wallet.If it makes anybody feel better, i got really thick T-rex arms
The strength isn’t there the same. It’s like there is more pressure on everything and your mind is saying, be careful buddy.I never got my 500 either. Tried twice with my best getting half way up after a pause rep. Maybe if i followed a proper program incould have done it. Now training at home again, and dont put the effort into it. Been weeks since i even do three plates. Lol. Just not motivated anymore.
Wish i got into it 10 yrs earlier.
Now everything just hurts.
Ya i hate that fucking voice of reason. After my quad tear, that voice wouldnt shut the fuck upThe strength isn’t there the same. It’s like there is more pressure on everything and your mind is saying, be careful buddy.
That is because your body doesent want you to tear another, lol.Ya i hate that fucking voice of reason. After my quad tear, that voice wouldnt shut the fuck up