My Progress picture

RJ Magnus · 19-08-2005, 10:19 PM

Pic on left is from Janruary 31st 05. On the right was taken today, 19th August 05.

http://groups.msn.com/yourbodyyourte...oto&PhotoID=55

Biggest areas of improvement are the traps and shoulders. The chest and upper abs are better too.

Arms are still the same tho.

Any thoughts? advice?

Nick500 · 20-08-2005, 01:32 AM

can definitely see a big improvement

de-hairing urself was the best thing u ever did !

lol

Nick

razg · 20-08-2005, 01:57 AM

You are very lean. My advice would be to bulk bigstyle - as garry says, if it aint nailed down eat it!

Eat everything in sight, lift as hard as you can, and you'll get big!

GTForce · 20-08-2005, 03:12 AM

Good work RJ.

I would construct a program based around the basics :

Deadlift
Squat
Barbell rows
Incline barbell press
Standing military press
Chin-ups
Shrugs

If you want to add an inch to your arms...add 100 pounds to your squat. I know that sounds strange, but trust me, it works.

The compound movements listed above require a lot more skill to perform correctly than isolation movements or machine movements. I would suggest hiring a qualified professional to teach you correct form. After you have the movements down, then start adding weight in a progressive manner from week to week. Combine that with a high calorie diet rich in quality protein and you will thicken up.

Poom · 20-08-2005, 10:30 AM

yea nice improvement @ traps shoulders stomach

RJ Magnus · 20-08-2005, 01:10 PM

Thanks for the advice guys.

When the first pic was taken i was about 10.5 to 11 stone. Now im about 12 stone so i have gained some weight, which has been difficult. Ive always been light and im an Ectomorph too.

I do use weight gain and i try to eat alot but low in saturated fats, so hopefully i can bulk up while keeping the abs there.

I also agree with the simple exercises mentioned by GTForce. These are meant to be the best for ectomorphs so i will try and use them more in the future.
Squats i struggle with because my knees suck but im in the process of developing the surrouning muscles. And i have recently bought a chin up bar so hopefully i can make a new program including most of these.

Thanks again guys :-D

crazycal1 · 12-09-2005, 01:07 PM

everything g-force said big ditto! 8)

sitries · 12-09-2005, 03:27 PM

whats an ectomorph? sounds like something off startrek!

Nick500 · 12-09-2005, 03:31 PM

somebody who finds it hard to put on weight, of any form

sitries · 12-09-2005, 03:36 PM

oh right - i rekon i might be 1 then!

19-08-2005, 10:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
RJ Magnus Under Construction Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 90 Rep Power:	My Progress picture Pic on left is from Janruary 31st 05. On the right was taken today, 19th August 05. http://groups.msn.com/yourbodyyourte...oto&PhotoID=55 Biggest areas of improvement are the traps and shoulders. The chest and upper abs are better too. Arms are still the same tho. Any thoughts? advice? ______________________ http://groups.msn.com/YourBodyYourTemple

20-08-2005, 01:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nick500 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bristol Posts: 3,232 Rep Power:	can definitely see a big improvement de-hairing urself was the best thing u ever did ! lol Nick ______________________ - Obsession is what lazy people call dedication -

20-08-2005, 03:12 AM	#4 (permalink)
GTForce Making Progress Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, CANADA Posts: 198 Rep Power:	Good work RJ. I would construct a program based around the basics : Deadlift Squat Barbell rows Incline barbell press Standing military press Chin-ups Shrugs If you want to add an inch to your arms...add 100 pounds to your squat. I know that sounds strange, but trust me, it works. The compound movements listed above require a lot more skill to perform correctly than isolation movements or machine movements. I would suggest hiring a qualified professional to teach you correct form. After you have the movements down, then start adding weight in a progressive manner from week to week. Combine that with a high calorie diet rich in quality protein and you will thicken up. ______________________ You don't win friends with salad

20-08-2005, 01:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
RJ Magnus Under Construction Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 90 Rep Power:	Thanks for the advice guys. When the first pic was taken i was about 10.5 to 11 stone. Now im about 12 stone so i have gained some weight, which has been difficult. Ive always been light and im an Ectomorph too. I do use weight gain and i try to eat alot but low in saturated fats, so hopefully i can bulk up while keeping the abs there. I also agree with the simple exercises mentioned by GTForce. These are meant to be the best for ectomorphs so i will try and use them more in the future. Squats i struggle with because my knees suck but im in the process of developing the surrouning muscles. And i have recently bought a chin up bar so hopefully i can make a new program including most of these. Thanks again guys :-D ______________________ http://groups.msn.com/YourBodyYourTemple

12-09-2005, 03:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Nick500 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bristol Posts: 3,232 Rep Power:	somebody who finds it hard to put on weight, of any form ______________________ - Obsession is what lazy people call dedication -

20-08-2005, 01:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
razg Legend Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Birmingham/Bristol Posts: 887 Rep Power:	You are very lean. My advice would be to bulk bigstyle - as garry says, if it aint nailed down eat it! Eat everything in sight, lift as hard as you can, and you'll get big!

20-08-2005, 10:30 AM	#5 (permalink)
Poom Making Progress Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 165 Rep Power:	yea nice improvement @ traps shoulders stomach

12-09-2005, 01:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
crazycal1 Illuminati Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Nowhere Posts: 2,834 Rep Power:	everything g-force said big ditto! 8)

12-09-2005, 03:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
sitries Legend Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 635 Rep Power:	whats an ectomorph? sounds like something off startrek!

12-09-2005, 03:36 PM	#10 (permalink)
sitries Legend Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Essex Posts: 635 Rep Power:	oh right - i rekon i might be 1 then!

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