New Pics, up ~10 pounds

[Zander1983]

The lighting is really dodgy. I'm not sure whether it enhances or decreases the quality of the pics... Wasn't planning on posting any new ones, but I think my most recent 10 pounds have been quite well received.

New lat spread v Old lat spread:

New back double bi v Old back double bi:

 

[PolishHammer1977]

somebody is getting bigger and stronger!!!!! For real.

can you guess the next question out of my mouth for comparison?.................

 

[Zander1983]

Thanks bro. The full set of shots (including wheels!!!) will come when I hit 200, thus completing my 40 pound gain

 

[PolishHammer1977]

That was exactly it. Keep going man. You're doing great.

 

[Backlash]

Man that's a big difference for just 10 pounds. Congrats!

 

[c3bodybuilding]

I notice a huge difference. Your arms have gotten bigger, delts have as well. Back thickness has gotten really good. Great work.

 

[kingc_79]

dude you have improve ALOT..all that hard work has really payed off man....keep up the hard work...im sure you will bc now u have even more motivation....(the sound of my footsteps behind you)

 

[Exodus]

very impressive, i dont know a lot of people who can make gains and stay lean, its very hard to do.

X

 

[from zero]

Great work Zander!!

 

[rjl296]

good job.
to me it seems your lat spread isnt "spreading" im pretty sure they are there, its just posing prob.

anyways, keep up the work

 

[Zander1983]

Thanks guys.

rjl296 - I don't have much of a clue when it comes to posing. When I was taking these I was shaking so much that every second shot was blurry

 

[rjl296]

i just try to move my scapula as far to the side as possible , i dunno i cant explain it

 

[Backlash]

Nah bro it looks good. In fact, your avatar would look better if you were turned around.

 

[Zander1983]

Nah bro it looks good. In fact, your avatar would look better if you were turned around.

Not necessarily ME turned around... lol

 

[Backlash]

Good point! Use Photoshop to create a pic with your girl facing forward and backward, with her arm around herself

 

[Serea]

Back is looking great, Zander.

 

[jackangel]

Nice. The traps/upper back are looking good.

 

[bigstve12]

looking good man...keep at it

 

[big_bad_buff]

lookin good bro

What kind of time period did you gain the weight in?

 

[Zander1983]

lookin good bro

What kind of time period did you gain the weight in?

Original photos on August 11, so about 6-7 weeks. 180 to 192 today.

Some front shots from late April when I didn't know how to work my camera's timer properly. I was about 165 pounds then:
http://members.optusnet.com.au/james_santi/29-4-03_1.JPG
http://members.optusnet.com.au/james_santi/29-4-03_2.JPG

 

[coolcolj]

I definitely notice the gains.
You normally have to gain a ton for it to be noticable, but being lean helps

 

[Zander1983]

I don't feel like I weigh what the scales say, its ridiculous. I might end up being the smallest 5'8 200lb-er ever.

Nobody has mentioned my favourite and most comfortable pair of shorts... lolol

 

[coolcolj]

neitehr do I ,

I weigh around 210lbs@5'9" and feel somewhat normal

 

[Mike_Rojas]

Big difference in lats, traps, erectors, and rear delts. And no big fat gain like I got... Your diet must be spot on.

 

[Zander1983]

And no big fat gain like I got... Your diet must be spot on.

My diet is okay. It has its "bad" moments, ie. icecream and bread indulgences before bed.

Around a 40/40/20 breakdown of P/C/F, though some days carbs are a lot higher. 3500 calories is easily attained. These are rough estimations, because I just wing-it now.

Still do the keeping carbs and fat apart business, and it works quite well. Basically I just make sure I get a good amount of protein every time I eat, say 40g, and then fill out the rest of the meal with either carbs or fat.

I think I've just been given some decent genetics when it comes to gaining muscle, in all honesty.

 

[Mike_Rojas]

Genetic Freak!!! lol










(j/k) I don't know if humor is always understood on a discussion board

 

[Zander1983]

Its generally understood, Mike. Not that I'd take offence anyway.

I think it also helps that I'm 20 and in my prime

 

[louden_swain]

Good work!!

Looks like quality weight without any fat. I am sure you are getting stronger as well.

 

[thebrute]

awesome job brotha. your back is lookin huge. tb

 

[WalkingBeast]

Great work Zander!! Big improvements!! Shit, you gained that size fast!! It takes me forever these days. (still only 185) =( Keep it up!



P.s. Back is looking incredible!

 

[big_bad_buff]

pretty good for 6 or 7 weeks bro, you pushin the pin or what?

Original photos on August 11, so about 6-7 weeks. 180 to 192 today.

Some front shots from late April when I didn't know how to work my camera's timer properly. I was about 165 pounds then:
http://members.optusnet.com.au/james_santi/29-4-03_1.JPG
http://members.optusnet.com.au/james_santi/29-4-03_2.JPG

 

[revexrevex]

You can definetely see progress, but oyu are still not spreading your lats enough in the first pic. Nice traps from behind too, I wish I could get those, mine never show up like that

 

[Zander1983]

pretty good for 6 or 7 weeks bro, you pushin the pin or what?

Thanks bro. And no, I'm natural.

 

[tad69]

Looking awesome zander!!!!!

Everytime you post new pics you blow my mind!

Great progress!!!!

 

[gonelifting]

Great results. I really like the back thickness. Big improvemnt.

Keep it up.