3 months and 10lbs later

[The Dude]

I think I'm making some progress. I'll let you decide
3 months ago on a chest day

Today with no chest pump

3 months ago

Today

I really clenched my glutes in the spandex for Presser on this one.
Finally got the pictures resized

 

[mkdk]

Your chest looked better 3 months ago. Currently it looks like you added some fat to the chest, it did not improve

 

[The Dude]

Your chest looked better 3 months ago. Currently it looks like you added some fat to the chest, it did not improve

Chest is a weaker bodypart for me, but perhaps you missed the pumped vs. unpumped. This is me about 15lbs lighter than the older pic

Personally I see improvement and it has gotten substantially stronger, but thank you for the reply.

 

[Jenn]

Your chest looked better 3 months ago. Currently it looks like you added some fat to the chest, it did not improve

Wonder what you look like

 

[Jenn]

Dude I definitely see some improvement in the calves for sure, I think you are looking much better. Keep working that chest, it will come up more for you. Thought you looked great at the gym today. You did not add more fat to your chest, I don't know anyone who carries fat there so whatever to the previous comment.

 

[The Dude]

Anyone know how to resize pics? On my phone the pics look great. From the PC they are poster size and the shots are difficult to see the detail.

 

[highside]

Looking good. What type phone? I have a photo editing app on mine.

 

[The Dude]

Looking good. What type phone? I have a photo editing app on mine.

I've got an iPhone 4. The pics look way better when you can see the whole body in one screen instead of dead on close ups.

 

[Zeus]

You def look better. calves look way batter. Chest does look better, but you do need to add more upper chest thickness. Just keep killn bro and it will come....

 

[The Dude]

You def look better. calves look way batter. Chest does look better, but you do need to add more upper chest thickness. Just keep killn bro and it will come....

Thank you. The differences are dramatic when I'm looking from my iPhone, but the huge ones on the screen are too big to see the quick comparisons. I'm hitting the upper chest quite a bit, but still adjusting my form so I get as much upper chest as possible and less front delt. I've pleasantly surprised by the calves. The arms are also almost 1 1/2 inches bigger. The chest just continues to fall behind as the slowest grower.

 

[mkdk]

You want me to be honest or lie. Im not going to bs you or anyone else. I took note that you were pumped in the first pick. However I did not see any improvement in the second picture. We must be honest with ourselves. That is the only way we can make improvements. I could tell you that you made great strides in chest development that would be just not true. One thing is your over all physique is very well developed with really shows the weakness of the chest. So what. It gives you a challenge. Thats all. If it were so easy everyone would be walking around ripped with large muscles. We can only work within our genetic limitations anyway. I commend you on your effort sir.

 

[The Dude]

You want me to be honest or lie. Im not going to bs you or anyone else. I took note that you were pumped in the first pick. However I did not see any improvement in the second picture. We must be honest with ourselves. That is the only way we can make improvements. I could tell you that you made great strides in chest development that would be just not true. One thing is your over all physique is very well developed with really shows the weakness of the chest. So what. It gives you a challenge. Thats all. If it were so easy everyone would be walking around ripped with large muscles. We can only work within our genetic limitations anyway. I commend you on your effort sir.

No worries. I put them up to be judged. I see improvement, but in reality that doesnt mean that there is any. I may see myself as Mr Olympia, but judges make the call. My chest is by far my most lacking bodypart. I also appreciate the compliment. Now that the pics are resized I think it might be easier for others to see what I see. Either way my feelings arent getting hurt. I want to see more members participate, post pics, and use the crtiticism as motivation.:bench:

 

[Chris250]

you look thicker all around...chest looks thicker, and fuller...back looks tighter and more dense...

I would like to see pics up close though...

 

[The Dude]

you look thicker all around...chest looks thicker, and fuller...back looks tighter and more dense...

I would like to see pics up close though...

Wow! Thank you! I'll try and get some closer ones soon.

 

[Chris250]

Wow! Thank you! I'll try and get some closer ones soon.

im think your to hard on yourself dude. Im impressed by how much you have changed the past year. You really have improved your thickness, and overall density...I think your gonna suprise yourself your next competion..I know at Southern States you didnt do as well as you liked, but you really just over dieted for that show...you need to come in bigger, and super lean (just like I do, or I get killed)...just keep at it bro...your time will come...

 

[exbeanpole]

I'm far from an expert and haven't the slightest idea how to properly judge a bb competitor but to me it's quiet obvious that you're thicker just about everywhere. I'd say you also look slightly leaner.

 

[The Dude]

Damn! Thank you guys! You just made my month! I am pretty critical of myself, but as long as I'm improving, I'm happy. This forum has helped me more than anything!