[quote]Professor X wrote:
waylanderxx wrote:
Professor X wrote:
I am only posting this one because I think this off season pic is badass (he is closer to his heavier 250lbs off season weight here) and also because I am not hating on the guy, simply pointing out what stood out to me.
Who is that? Looks like Flex?
Big arms much? lol
That’s Capriese Murray. That is how he looks off season…one more reason I see little need to diet down to contest levels unless I plan to make a career of it. People look more impressive in the off season assuming they aren’t obese.[/quote]
There is no way that’s the same guy lol. The skin color is completely different and so is the entire face structure, not to mention the muscle shape. That’s definitely flex, I mean just look at the earing and the porn star 'stache.
[quote]Professor X wrote:
I am only posting this one because I think this off season pic is badass (he is closer to his heavier 250lbs off season weight here) and also because I am not hating on the guy, simply pointing out what stood out to me.[/quote]
That’s an awesome picture X. The guy looks like a pure beast.
[quote]waylanderxx wrote:
Professor X wrote:
waylanderxx wrote:
Professor X wrote:
I am only posting this one because I think this off season pic is badass (he is closer to his heavier 250lbs off season weight here) and also because I am not hating on the guy, simply pointing out what stood out to me.
Who is that? Looks like Flex?
Big arms much? lol
That’s Capriese Murray. That is how he looks off season…one more reason I see little need to diet down to contest levels unless I plan to make a career of it. People look more impressive in the off season assuming they aren’t obese.
There is no way that’s the same guy lol. The skin color is completely different and so is the entire face structure, not to mention the muscle shape. That’s definitely flex, I mean just look at the earing and the porn star 'stache.
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I can’t tell if you are joking or not, but that is Mr. Murray. It’s even off of his own website. the pic he has showing his morph from 200lbs to 250lbs is probably one of the most impressive I’ve seen.
Yeah, it’s the same guy, and yeah, he made that much of a change in how he looks that you probably wouldn’t recognize him if you compared photos of when he first started competing to when he last stepped on stage in 2005.
[quote]waylanderxx wrote:
Professor X wrote:
waylanderxx wrote:
Professor X wrote:
I am only posting this one because I think this off season pic is badass (he is closer to his heavier 250lbs off season weight here) and also because I am not hating on the guy, simply pointing out what stood out to me.
Who is that? Looks like Flex?
Big arms much? lol
That’s Capriese Murray. That is how he looks off season…one more reason I see little need to diet down to contest levels unless I plan to make a career of it. People look more impressive in the off season assuming they aren’t obese.
There is no way that’s the same guy lol. The skin color is completely different and so is the entire face structure, not to mention the muscle shape. That’s definitely flex, I mean just look at the earing and the porn star 'stache.
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Flex doesn’t have abs shaped like that. But it is a sweet stache.
[quote]Professor X wrote:
Murray morph pic. 50lbs gain in body weight.
Sorry for hijack.[/quote]
Hoh.Lee.Sheeet!
That is incredible. Very impressive!
Speaking of impressive, good job austinbicep and everyone else who have managed to hit the 18 inch mark.
[quote]tokyopop wrote:
Professor X wrote:
Murray morph pic. 50lbs gain in body weight.
Sorry for hijack.
Hoh.Lee.Sheeet!
That is incredible. Very impressive!
Speaking of impressive, good job austinbicep and everyone else who have managed to hit the 18 inch mark. [/quote]
Speaking of impressive, your avatar is great.
The movie was one of the better teen flicks produced during the craze, too.
Just wanted to chime in now that I finally have posting rights in this thread. Measured my upper arm at slightly over 18 inches today. I’m 18 years old and weigh 220lb.
[quote]taleb wrote:
Professor X wrote:
18" is the benchmark for decent genetics (in my opinion). If you can get there relatively lean with a decent shape to them, you can probably go as far as you please if you put the time in.
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I think I may have met the minimum criteria, SIR!
Not the best picture-- was taken by an 8 year old after about 10 tries…
Shoulder width (arms at side around shoulders): 58+ inches, up from 54.25 in May 09, up from 50" in April 08.
I’m about 3-4 months behind where I thought I should be after some shoulder issues and about a 2-3 hiatus from a back strain this summer.
Not the leanest I could be, but I’m not wholly worried about that now and although someone will chime in that I’m obese, I’m enjoying the size and strength gains and the 2XL shirts that are tight up top and not so much in the tummy. Oh yeah, I’m an old fart that doesn’t really give a shit. I’m just enjoying my steaks.
Shoulder width (arms at side around shoulders): 58+ inches, up from 54.25 in May 09, up from 50" in April 08.
I’m about 3-4 months behind where I thought I should be after some shoulder issues and about a 2-3 hiatus from a back strain this summer.
Not the leanest I could be, but I’m not wholly worried about that now and although someone will chime in that I’m obese, I’m enjoying the size and strength gains and the 2XL shirts that are tight up top and not so much in the tummy. Oh yeah, I’m an old fart that doesn’t really give a shit. I’m just enjoying my steaks.
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Shoulder width (arms at side around shoulders): 58+ inches, up from 54.25 in May 09, up from 50" in April 08.
I’m about 3-4 months behind where I thought I should be after some shoulder issues and about a 2-3 hiatus from a back strain this summer.
Not the leanest I could be, but I’m not wholly worried about that now and although someone will chime in that I’m obese, I’m enjoying the size and strength gains and the 2XL shirts that are tight up top and not so much in the tummy. Oh yeah, I’m an old fart that doesn’t really give a shit. I’m just enjoying my steaks.
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No man fuck that, if that is your gaols and that is what you train for, and you are happy - then more power to you i say!
You do look thick though man. I bet you would be quite surprised with your physique if you got down to say… 10-12% - or maybe just 15% which you could do with little restriction at all…
Both austin_bicep and SteelyD have way bigger arms than I do so I can’t comment on size. However, don’t both of them have about the same level of body fat? Why only criticize one vs. the other? Is it the attitude that are different that may elicit different responses or comments?
Not entirely sure why you care, but for the sake of answering a question - Yes, it is mostly the attitude.
Also it should be of note that steely D has a better looking physique from what i have seen, yet is STILL more modest. That is a trait i respect personally. But that is just me. I know it is not something all men find equally moral.
Still, this is a different thread and i have absolutely NO desire to continue that BS discussion here also.
