A couple of progress pics - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

Jay 69 · 03-11-2006, 01:25 PM

Hi guys here are some pics i would really like some honest feedback to see where i'm going wrong i know i need alot more thickness but i just cant seem to get it well its coming but slowly the 1st 2 are approx 6mths old and the rest are up to date.i'm sitting at 14stone now but being 6ft5inchs i think i look more like 10stone.The body part i'm really finding hard to grow is my chest i just cant seem to get it to grow. :beer1:

Snorbitz1uk · 03-11-2006, 01:45 PM

looking good pal,

I found that my chest was growing very slowly until i added decline bench to my routine, since then its been comming along nicely

DB · 03-11-2006, 01:46 PM

noticeable improvements there mate!!

Jay 69 · 03-11-2006, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Snorbitz1uk

looking good pal,

I found that my chest was growing very slowly until i added decline bench to my routine, since then its been comming along nicely

I have been doing decline 1 week and flat the other and my top half of my pecs have got slightly better.
D.B thanks for the compliment

Toregar · 03-11-2006, 02:19 PM

Definitive differences there in your pics mate. My chest is the hardest bodypart for me to develop. I started DC training, and by sheer accident, I discovered my chest is composed of more slow-twitch fibers, rather than fast-twitch A or B.

Slow-Twitch fibers are your aerobic (Think prolonged activity) fibers. They're highly resistant to fatigue. Long distance runners and whatnot, have a lot of slow-twitch fibers in their physiques.

Fast-Twitch A fibers are anaerobic (Think more along the lines of explosive activities) fibers. These fibers are more susceptible to fatigue. They are for more prolonged anaerobic activities, such as sprinting.

Fast-Twitch B fibers are anaerobic fibers. These guys are the most susceptible to fatigue. They are used for very short anaerobic activities, like weightlifting. Your big powerlifters use a lot of these fibers.

So, since I found I was more slow-twitch, I upped my reps a bit from 6-10, to 8-16. My chest has never responded so well. The entire training style change, from DC, probably has something to do with it as well :P

In the end, you want to exercise your bodyparts through all rep ranges. I still do 6 rep bench presses, to keep my strength up. I just do more of the higher rep work, because my chest better responds from it. Once I hit 16 reps with a given weight, I knock the weight up 5-10 lbs, and bang on it till I get to 16 reps. Repeat, over and over. It's all about progression, anyways :P

Anyways, you have a good frame on ya mate. Fill out nice with the proper amount of muscle, fer sure.

Jay 69 · 03-11-2006, 02:29 PM

Toregar topman thats just what i'm after so i'll drop the weight hit a rep range of 8-16 aiming to fail on 16 then up the weight slightly on so on.This is what i'm after i've only been going to the gym for 12mths, back then i was 11stone so it is coming i guess i just need more patiance thanks again j

pauluk27 · 03-11-2006, 05:34 PM

good pics and good results, shame about the tats

Quote:

Originally Posted by BADBOYJTS

Hi guys here are some pics i would really like some honest feedback to see where i'm going wrong i know i need alot more thickness but i just cant seem to get it well its coming but slowly the 1st 2 are approx 6mths old and the rest are up to date.i'm sitting at 14stone now but being 6ft5inchs i think i look more like 10stone.The body part i'm really finding hard to grow is my chest i just cant seem to get it to grow. :beer1:

Jay 69 · 03-11-2006, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by pauluk27

good pics and good results, shame about the tats

Cheers? not into tats then?

**robdog** · 03-11-2006, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toregar

Definitive differences there in your pics mate. My chest is the hardest bodypart for me to develop. I started DC training, and by sheer accident, I discovered my chest is composed of more slow-twitch fibers, rather than fast-twitch A or B.

Slow-Twitch fibers are your aerobic (Think prolonged activity) fibers. They're highly resistant to fatigue. Long distance runners and whatnot, have a lot of slow-twitch fibers in their physiques.

Fast-Twitch A fibers are anaerobic (Think more along the lines of explosive activities) fibers. These fibers are more susceptible to fatigue. They are for more prolonged anaerobic activities, such as sprinting.

Fast-Twitch B fibers are anaerobic fibers. These guys are the most susceptible to fatigue. They are used for very short anaerobic activities, like weightlifting. Your big powerlifters use a lot of these fibers.

So, since I found I was more slow-twitch, I upped my reps a bit from 6-10, to 8-16. My chest has never responded so well. The entire training style change, from DC, probably has something to do with it as well :P

In the end, you want to exercise your bodyparts through all rep ranges. I still do 6 rep bench presses, to keep my strength up. I just do more of the higher rep work, because my chest better responds from it. Once I hit 16 reps with a given weight, I knock the weight up 5-10 lbs, and bang on it till I get to 16 reps. Repeat, over and over. It's all about progression, anyways :P

Anyways, you have a good frame on ya mate. Fill out nice with the proper amount of muscle, fer sure.

Good post mate and as DB says definate improvements in the pics.

timev · 05-11-2006, 07:25 PM

Yeah definate improvement there m8 - tats aren't that bad

What was your cycle ?

Littleluke · 07-11-2006, 11:23 AM

You're doing really well mate, keep pushing in those cals and training!

Jay 69 · 07-11-2006, 12:41 PM

Timev cheers feller my cycle was 250mgsust and 100mg decca e3d for 10weeks week 10-13 prop 100mg eod wasnt going to use prop but decided i would to help make my gains more solid and to clear out the sust and deca.
luke thanks for your comments yer thats what i find the hardest is the diet i always slip away but yer my training is going from strengh to strengh good luck for the comp your looking good, getting nice and thick.

Littleluke · 07-11-2006, 04:04 PM

Thanks mate, Diet is key mate, get it nailed and you'll grow so much faster!

andye · 08-11-2006, 12:54 PM

the above is so true. im growing more now my diet is sorted than i ever did with gear. so next year im gonna put the 2 together

Delhi · 09-11-2006, 04:03 PM

TBH (You asked for it), I would say you were not ready for gear. I think your body still has / had plenty of room for natural improvement.

However, that said you do look nice and lean (Is this what you want?) and there has been an improvement.

03-11-2006, 01:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Snorbitz1uk Naked Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire Posts: 816	looking good pal, I found that my chest was growing very slowly until i added decline bench to my routine, since then its been comming along nicely __________________ [quote]I very much doubt a 4 week cycle of anything apart from chips is going to cause super huge gains and stretch marks mate.[quote]

03-11-2006, 01:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
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03-11-2006, 02:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Toregar Progressing Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 184	Definitive differences there in your pics mate. My chest is the hardest bodypart for me to develop. I started DC training, and by sheer accident, I discovered my chest is composed of more slow-twitch fibers, rather than fast-twitch A or B. Slow-Twitch fibers are your aerobic (Think prolonged activity) fibers. They're highly resistant to fatigue. Long distance runners and whatnot, have a lot of slow-twitch fibers in their physiques. Fast-Twitch A fibers are anaerobic (Think more along the lines of explosive activities) fibers. These fibers are more susceptible to fatigue. They are for more prolonged anaerobic activities, such as sprinting. Fast-Twitch B fibers are anaerobic fibers. These guys are the most susceptible to fatigue. They are used for very short anaerobic activities, like weightlifting. Your big powerlifters use a lot of these fibers. So, since I found I was more slow-twitch, I upped my reps a bit from 6-10, to 8-16. My chest has never responded so well. The entire training style change, from DC, probably has something to do with it as well :P In the end, you want to exercise your bodyparts through all rep ranges. I still do 6 rep bench presses, to keep my strength up. I just do more of the higher rep work, because my chest better responds from it. Once I hit 16 reps with a given weight, I knock the weight up 5-10 lbs, and bang on it till I get to 16 reps. Repeat, over and over. It's all about progression, anyways :P Anyways, you have a good frame on ya mate. Fill out nice with the proper amount of muscle, fer sure. Last edited by Toregar; 03-11-2006 at 02:22 PM.

07-11-2006, 11:23 AM	#11 (permalink)
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07-11-2006, 04:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
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03-11-2006, 02:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jay 69 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: west sussex Posts: 364	Toregar topman thats just what i'm after so i'll drop the weight hit a rep range of 8-16 aiming to fail on 16 then up the weight slightly on so on.This is what i'm after i've only been going to the gym for 12mths, back then i was 11stone so it is coming i guess i just need more patiance thanks again j

05-11-2006, 07:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
timev Newbie Trainer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: London Posts: 9	Yeah definate improvement there m8 - tats aren't that bad What was your cycle ?

07-11-2006, 12:41 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jay 69 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: west sussex Posts: 364	Timev cheers feller my cycle was 250mgsust and 100mg decca e3d for 10weeks week 10-13 prop 100mg eod wasnt going to use prop but decided i would to help make my gains more solid and to clear out the sust and deca. luke thanks for your comments yer thats what i find the hardest is the diet i always slip away but yer my training is going from strengh to strengh good luck for the comp your looking good, getting nice and thick.

08-11-2006, 12:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
andye 15 stone 10lb Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: hartlepool, north east england Posts: 657	the above is so true. im growing more now my diet is sorted than i ever did with gear. so next year im gonna put the 2 together

09-11-2006, 04:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
Delhi Bigger, Better, Stronger Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: North Posts: 1,928	TBH (You asked for it), I would say you were not ready for gear. I think your body still has / had plenty of room for natural improvement. However, that said you do look nice and lean (Is this what you want?) and there has been an improvement.