143lbs ====> 163lbs

**EastCoast Highlander** · 11-14-2007, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by rickyslam

Thanks for the comments. I never thought my shoulders were ever going to grow at all. Yes. I'm all natural. But don't you think I'd be even bigger if i wasn't? I personally think a roided body is huge.

it depends on the persons genetics to how big they are naturally. im currently 275lbs and natural. it wont be that crazy for u to hit 200lbs. my workout partner was 150lbs when he started a year ago and now hes 200lbs so about 50lbs of muscle in a year with just eating alot and hard training. people tend to take the easy way

rickyslam · 11-19-2007, 02:13 AM

wide grip pull ups for warm up, close grip cable rows, wide grip lat pull down, close grip t-bar, close grip cable pull down

wide grip pull ups for warm up, close grip cable rows, iso lat pull downs, standing reverse barbell rows, wide grip lat pull down, dumbbell rows

thats all i can think of for now. i try to switch things up every week, differene order and different exercises.

donorak · 11-19-2007, 10:23 PM

im new on here....but good work dude

TyrVadir · 11-19-2007, 11:19 PM

hey mate awesome shots of your back haha especially your width im still having trouble bringing up my left lat its a stubborn mother haha neway mate peace out knowing that your a natural and look like that is awesome as it is inspiring
TyrVadir

rickyslam · 11-20-2007, 10:57 PM

Thanks. I'm pretty flattered, but at the same time don't really think my body is that great at the moment. It might be a great change from about a year or two ago though. I'm just not satisfied with my front lat spread, also I wish my upper back was more developed. But I'm trying to work hard at it.

rickyslam · 11-20-2007, 11:05 PM

I found an old back picture of me. It used to be a lot more cut. Size wise, its hard for me to tell though. What do you guys think. Also I maxed out on bench today. Hittin 295lb on a one rep max weighing 163lbs. I know its not too impressive. But I'm getting somewhere =D

donorak · 11-21-2007, 01:27 AM

do u have a recent front shot of urself? im gonna post my pics up soon

rickyslam · 11-21-2007, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by donorak

do u have a recent front shot of urself? im gonna post my pics up soon

If you look at the first few posts you'll see my recent front pictures.

ATLJuggernaut · 12-01-2007, 04:54 PM

Dude u look great. Not to worry u are not fat man your chest looks bigger and so do the arms. Most all that weight has gone there. Now to gain another 20 lbs of pure muscle. :O)

rickyslam · 12-03-2007, 02:29 AM

It seems really hard lately to keep working out and seeing about 1 or 2 pounds of gains in weight within 3 to 4 weeks and feeling like its fat. I always feel like its time to slim down, but then something keeps telling me to keep going? It would be nice to hit 180lbs but at this point it seems fat to me. Anyone ever get that feeling?

Tripower · 12-03-2007, 05:40 AM

Damn....i'll pay that spread, hell nice...espec for natural. Feel proud mate

echoscot · 12-04-2007, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by rickyslam

I found an old back picture of me. It used to be a lot more cut. Size wise, its hard for me to tell though. What do you guys think. Also I maxed out on bench today. Hittin 295lb on a one rep max weighing 163lbs. I know its not too impressive. But I'm getting somewhere =D

Those are great comparisons. IN the first you look like you're forcing it hard, the second those babies spread out with ease!!!

Also the difference in your triceps is incredible! There is very little fat there.

As far as a back routine, I think someone may have already suggested, but just to reinforce it: T-BAR ROWS, Straight bar bent over rows.

If you are not working legs, hit them. Squats will do wonders for your whole body (Make sure you know how to do them correctly though, so you don't injure yourself...Experience talking here, too embarrasing to relate...LOL)

rickyslam · 12-07-2007, 02:06 AM

I usually take a quarter of legs off after every 3 quarters. I had surgery on my leg and keeps me from going too heavy and squatting too low. I'll put up some pictures of my leg this weekend. So squats is actually a whole body workout?

rickyslam · 12-27-2007, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by rickyslam

I usually take a quarter of legs off after every 3 quarters. I had surgery on my leg and keeps me from going too heavy and squatting too low. I'll put up some pictures of my leg this weekend. So squats is actually a whole body workout?

Sorry that it has been a while. With finals, and christmas finally out of the way I can get back to business. As I was saying, here is a picture of my left leg. After surgery. So I try not to pound it too much, with the muscle deformity, it doesn't look like the muscle is growing like it should be.

deeturnerjr72 · 12-27-2007, 12:01 PM

Nice progress bro. Yeah ide take it easy on that leg. You definitely dont want to overwork it and cause problems with it. Just listen to your body it will tell you what you can do.

CzechFarmer · 12-27-2007, 04:45 PM

chinese bananaz

Sparky_dustin · 12-27-2007, 08:07 PM

I hope that wasn't a racist comment

rickyslam · 12-27-2007, 08:25 PM

With a leg like that, and the disproportion look from my right there was no way for me to enter the teen contest back then. I'm currently taking my quarter off of my legs. I'll start back on it in 2 weeks. Then give me about a month and I'll post more pictures of my legs as well as other body parts.

scottysbody · 01-08-2008, 06:46 PM

That's great work man

XTRMMUSCLEMASS · 01-20-2008, 03:29 PM

awesome transformation, nice lat spread

st.george · 01-20-2008, 03:39 PM

**** me man!!! that scars huge!!!

echoscot · 01-27-2008, 09:25 PM

Hey how is the leg doing? And how is your training doing?

**Kaboom** · 01-28-2008, 06:33 PM

Great pics and the only thing I was going to point, you already said.Your front lat spread but I think that might be more of the posing than anything cause it looks great from the back shot.
You look huge man.

Reinheart · 02-01-2008, 01:59 PM

Very good progress! Keep it up bro!

rickyslam · 02-04-2008, 04:08 AM

SO far I haven't been doing anything crazy. I've just been taking it slow and maintaining. I've been sick and haven't been in the mood to be pushing much. Also with School and Work around, its getting hard to throw an hour in the gym.

rickyslam · 02-21-2008, 06:11 AM

I don't want to say it guys, but I've gotten lazy. The last time I was in the gym was my last post. I know that you guys are disappointed in me. I am greatly disappointed as well. I just started to go back yesterday. It might be bad, but I felt that it was time I gave my body some more rest.

rickyslam · 02-26-2008, 02:51 AM

I'm back! Got my motivation back! 2nd Week in. Feeling really good so far. Can't wait to start slapping some dough on my body and shaping it down! =D

rickyslam · 03-09-2008, 01:40 AM

Im down to 160lbs and I'm starting to feel like I want to lean down for the summer. What do you guys think? I want to lean down and work on everything but also focus a lil bit more on abs. It will only be temporary for this summer, but I'm not sure if it will be a good idea. I just thoght that it will be something different for my body, therefore it will be good.

Foogoof · 04-04-2008, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by rickyslam

You should be able to wear anything you want if you're spending at least 4-5 days a week in the gym. Just nothing too gay I suppose.

hahaha so jokes