This guy seems legit

Originally Posted by DylloS

it's amazing that you can get a body like that from jumping around on the floor at home

Psst, either day genetics, or he does more exercises than he claims.

Originally Posted by BMW_Matt

Psst, either day genetics, or he does more exercises than he claims.

It was sarcasm Mizzle!

Originally Posted by BMW_Matt

Psst, either day genetics, or he does more exercises than he claims.

hahaha dude I was kidding. Obviously this dude throws around big weights and not p90x knockoffs.

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srs question. what physique is likely from a hardcore pushup/bodyweight routine? Assuming you're starting with some mass and not a toothpick.

Originally Posted by rohde88

srs question. what physique is likely from a hardcore pushup/bodyweight routine? Assuming you're starting with some mass and not a toothpick.

I think that depends a lot on diet but I'm sure you can get in pretty good shape doing just body weight stuff. You definitely will need to get creative though.

Originally Posted by rohde88

srs question. what physique is likely from a hardcore pushup/bodyweight routine? Assuming you're starting with some mass and not a toothpick.

I think your upper legs would be severely lacking after awhile compared to your arms/chest/shoulders/back/calves

Body of an avid rock climber comes to mind



Edit: if you think of it from a "scientific" point of view, the body is only forced to adapt when it is uncomfortable. Essentially the progression "wall" you create with bodyweight exercises is that you will be using the same weight each time... which is where weight vests / belts would need to come into the picture. Not sure if you were including those in your question

Originally Posted by dabears

I think your upper legs would be severely lacking after awhile compared to your arms/chest/shoulders/back/calves

Body of an avid rock climber comes to mind

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upper leg---as in size, strength, or definition?

Originally Posted by rohde88

upper leg---as in size, strength, or definition?

I'd say size.

Originally Posted by DylloS

I'd say size.

I don't want my thighs any bigger.

Originally Posted by rohde88

upper leg---as in size, strength, or definition?

Definition no, that's based on body fat levels for the most part. Size & strength for sure, there's only so much muscle that can be built by the weight of your body... Using a bodyweight only routine would build an impressive physique in my opinion if you kept your bodyfat levels low, but you would never have that "bodybuilder" look since the muscles just have no reason (no 500lb+ squats etc) to grow to those extravagant levels.

Originally Posted by dabears

Definition no, that's based on body fat levels for the most part. Size & strength for sure, there's only so much muscle that can be built by the weight of your body... Using a bodyweight only routine would build an impressive physique in my opinion if you kept your bodyfat levels low, but you would never have that "bodybuilder" look since the muscles just have no reason (no 500lb+ squats etc) to grow to those extravagant levels.

Ok then, I'm gonna do bodyweight squats and 100 lb dumbell squats.

Originally Posted by rohde88

Ok then, I'm gonna do bodyweight squats and 100 lb dumbell squats.

To accomplish what?

Originally Posted by M3Inline6

To accomplish what?

save $53/month

Originally Posted by rohde88

save $53/month

Go to a cheaper gym. I'm actually surprised that there isn't a Fitness19 located in Dallas........but they have them in San Antonio, Houston and Austin?

Originally Posted by M3Inline6

Go to a cheaper gym. I'm actually surprised that there isn't a Fitness19 located in Dallas........but they have them in San Antonio, Houston and Austin?

Theres no cheaper gym within walking distance of my apartment. I walk to work, walk to gym, etc.

My apartment has dumbbells up to 50, benches, some leg machines.

Originally Posted by rohde88

Theres no cheaper gym within walking distance of my apartment. I walk to work, walk to gym, etc.

My apartment has dumbbells up to 50, benches, some leg machines.

Sounds like self-sabotage to me. Just giving you a hard time. Hopefully the apartment gym provides what you need.

Originally Posted by M3Inline6

Sounds like self-sabotage to me. Just giving you a hard time. Hopefully the apartment gym provides what you need.

My goal is to improve my diet, reduce BF and display what I currently have. Diet is just mental will power

Originally Posted by rohde88

My goal is to improve my diet, reduce BF and display what I currently have. Diet is just mental will power

If you need any help let me know, I have struggled to put on lean mass in the past and as a side effect added significant fat gain... but I'm very good at shredding it off and preserving what I've got for muscle already!

Originally Posted by rohde88

Ok then, I'm gonna do bodyweight squats and 100 lb dumbell squats.

Just progress until you do one legged squats.