Should I bother with...

[YME]

Bodybuilding?

I'm 42, and strong as an ox, but keep getting injured powerlifting.

Do any of you see any potential, or just try to heal and do what I can?

I've not been in the gym for 2 mos. in these pics. Hope this works.

http://www.fortifiediron.net/invision/index.php?showtopic=8084&st=0

 

[Mike P.T.]

Definately a big dude and considering you haven't worked out in 2 months I can only imagine what you would look like. Combine that with more traditional bodybuilding movements as well as sticking to your power exercises of course(higher reps though) and clean up your diet and I know your physique will look entirely different. You're build even more muscle and look larger overall once you get all nice and lean. Go for it bro. It's much healthier carrying less bodyfat anyway. Good luck.

 

[Raina]

I can't think of any reason you couldn't do bb! You obviously already have the muscle-- like Mike said, if you changed your diet and training around and leaned down, it's totally feasible! I say go for it if it's what you really want to do!

 

[INNOCENT]

yeah, i dont see a prob either...u have the muscle , just lean up and change diet like mentioned above.. , takes lots of dedication and decipline

 

[Boulder257]

I see alot of potentail there, and I would certainly give it an honest effort. You have a lot of genetic potential that some of us don't have. Let us know what you decide and keep us posted on your progress. God Bless!

 

[YME]

Thanx All.

Actually my first goal was to BB, but then I fell in love with movin big weights, and so I took that path.

I love to train BB style, but the eating will be a challenge. Not so much what or not what, but the frequency!

I just can't deal with the injuries much longer, so I think I need a change of direction.

 

[thebrute]

your one huge SOB brutha..i would give it a go..if that's where your heart is now. you definetly have the potential there brutha especially if your already lean now!! that's fuckin awesome! tb

 

[PhysicalGirl]

Bump

 

[YME]

Well, I got my lazy butt back in the gym today. I'll start back easy for a week or two then get after it.

I would like to get to about 325-330 by the Ahhnolt, then start coming down to something like 280-290 contest shape.

We'll see!

 

[RADAR]

We're pulling for ya big guy!!!!!

RADAR

 

[magman1]

it may be time to think about your health...in terms of where powerlifting will get you, versus the health benefits of becoming a BB

 

[PoyeBoy]

wow, first off your a huge muscely bear, you have a nice base, and killer legs

I would change up the diet, and do some hit cardio in the am on a empty stomach, or maybe cut back on some carbs

if you could get a lower bf% you could do great in the masters division

are you a natty lifer?

 

[LeeJunFan]

Big motherfucker!

 

[lilleole]

you look pretty huge. if you're going for bb, good luck w/ diet&cardio.

peace!