milo

Defiant STI -

where do u train? (i notice you're in portsmouth - just wondering what the facilities are like there as im often in that area).

Defiant STI

I train at the Powerhouse gym in New Lane, Havant which is about 8 miles from Pompey town center. I think its a fiver a visit for non-members. It's not a bad gym, quite a few large guys there but it's more tailored towards general keep fit although it has a fair free weight section.

I'm looking around at the moment for a new gym just to shake things up a little. I visited a few and they all recommended Fitness First which apparently has the best selection of free weights, but i'll reserve judgement until I see them! The new David Lloyd gym at Port Solent looks plush but from what I hear its very pricey.

So I might bump into you then

[Edited by Defiant STI - 8/22/2003 11:27:15 AM]

yoza

Have you noticed, when ever a gym topic comes up it last for ages.

There seems to be a lot of interest from the lads, and only the odd addition from the girls.

Does anyone actually go to the gym specifically to keep fit, or do we all go to get bigger, stronger, or to lose weight?

In my case I have no intention of getting stronger I dont need to be stronger. My need is for size and always has been, but as a by product of size I tend to get strength.

Warning to all who want to have a bigger build,in my experience you will never be big enough, you will always want more. Currently 17st2lb, 5"11, 34" waist, and not big enough.....

Whatever you do in the gym enjoy it, if it becomes a chore your wasting your time.

Later Yoza

Defiant STI

Hehe, well I might be able to bring a unique angle to this topic but I'll probably get stick for it

I love professional wrestling. There, I said it. And about 4 years ago I did some commentary for a radio show for FWA wrestling and also some refereeing for a few shows. I took a few bumps, bleed for my sport (Yes, real blood!) and I took the decision to pursue my dream to become a wrestler.

The trouble was I weighed about 11 stone and as some of you may be aware the lighter wrestlers have to pull off high risk moves and are generally destroyed by the larger guys. So I decided to bulk up and give myself a 5 year plan to get into shape and be in the position to be doing some of the dominating.

Anyway, about a year ago I found out that I had a genetic kidney disorder which means that I'm going to need a transplant in the future and according to my specialist I would be putting myself in serious harm if I did pursue the wrestling.

I may not have much quality time left with a decent body but if I can't do the wrestling I'm still going to bodybuild as I really enjoy it. I've been told that if I have any significant change in kidney size than the bodybuilding is out so I'm going to use the remaining time to full effect

Although I'm still mighty tempted by the wrestling now I'm edging on 15 stone Let the ripping begin

super_si

Well said Yoza, I love it Its just different + the eatings pretty cool hehehehehe

Si

TurboKitty

Personally, I want less muscle on certain parts of my body. Unfortunately, once it's there, you're rather stuck with it.

The other downer is that stuff I enjoy doing, (riding horses being a prime example), just builds more.

CC

defiant sti, 18" arms imo is good going, especially if ure not carrying loads of lard. Best mine have been was 18.25" @ 15.5 stone, at the moment they're at 17" @ (approx.)14.25 stone, but this will be going up v.soon . I tend to gain about a stone in weight for every inch I add to my arms!
(Began training at 10.5 stone, arms were 12")

LG John

Jeeze, you must be a fairly big loon!!

At the risk of sounding gay (and I'm not!) I think some of you guys should put up some piccys of yourselves - it would be good to see what you have all achieved

Milo - I was looking through some bodybuilding stuff on the net and I came over a story/myth about some Greek kid that lifted a calf when it was born and did so every day even as it grew because his strenght grew with it. I just wondered if that's where you got your login name from.

Btw guys, I know this might seem strange/impossible but prior to going on holiday I wasn't eating to gain weight (atkins to get the tummy flat) but was doing a lot in the gym. Over a 4-6 week period I put on very little muscle, if any! Since coming back I've been eating like **** and I swear blind I've put on a noticeable amount in just two weeks!! Is that even possible ?

Bodybuilding threads always do well because its a topic that most guys can relate to at some level. Threads on beer and women tend to do well too

super_si

Just for a laugh



just the top the traps and chest

LG John

ROTFLMAO - My what a muscly head you have

Lets see the arms!

super_si

lol nar not doing the rest

Bubba po

LOL TelBoy, I lift a few weights myself but I would never have had you down as such a meathead!!

TelBoy

There ya go then Bubba po, ignorant and misinformed opinions of guys who do lots of weights are very widespread, evidently.

super_si

Me and the Beast

LG John

You are the guy on the right, yeah?

Defiant STI

OK, here goes, be gentle!

super_si

**** but no shoulders :P

Tiggs

lol.....a "show us your guns" thread.

hope no one stumbles on this looking for info on cars and decideds its all a bit homoerotic for them

LG John

Thats good going Defiant - your arms have got that don't mess look

TurboKitty

Waddaya think keeps his arms attached to his body then?!

super_si

trap's then dear

Id be very curious to see your back and legs

alot young lads in our gym neglect this.

A physio said to me once.
"You can tell someone who trains properly be their back"

which i feels a good comment backs fine now warming cushions made it better hehehe

Si

Tiggs

agree with the back thing, i got 18inch arms and never did a curl in my life...just lots of seat rows and chins.

ps- traps and delts are different things

LG John

His chest doesn't look overly massive though and his shoulders are sitting nicely at his sides so he's not overly imbalanced. He looks like one of the guys I see in the gym and think, 'bast@ard, how did you get your arms like that!!' Believe me I know ALL about shoulders with my injury

What size are you naturally defiant? Have you been on a long path to get where you are now or were you always fairly big?

When I was a laddie I was a total lanky weed but I'm a little more substaintial now

[Edited by Saxo Boy - 8/22/2003 6:53:35 PM]

RichiW

Come on Si, get ya chest out

Heres a piccie of me from a couple of years back, must get some more done now that i'm alitle bigger

super_si

lol talk about gay

I dont do my chest or stomach these days lol. All i do is squat , dead lift and over head basically lol


Tigg not 100% on names i dont need to know really
Si

[Edited by super_si - 8/22/2003 7:30:41 PM]

TurboKitty

Can we have a thread with photos of you lot cleaning cars?



This is not for me, you understand, 'cos I don't like overly-muscular blokes. I just feel it needs to be done to provide balance on the forum...

Tiggs

ok- im leaving this thread now before yor lot start talkig about will young.

super_si

I feel we need chicks in bikini's

RichiW

Whats wrong with Will Young?


So your saying give up the body building and wash cars instead?? I carnt believe that will make me more atractive to the opposite sex, or in Si's case the same sex?! (he seem's to know alot about whats gay and what isnt afterall )

super_si

im shocked lol