The ideal physique thread

Why all the hate on running/cardio?

Originally Posted by Trashcan

Came to a very sad realization today. Yesterday after a good workout on the bench, i worked up to and ended at 225x4. Today after a good-to-me squat workout, i worked up to and ended at 225x4... My squat and bench are about the same

In my defense I've been doing a lot of cardio (5+ miles a week) which I'm now cutting back a lot in hopes of making better gains, but in still disappointed in myself for not maintaining a more proper balance.

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u wanna keep doing cardio? lift weights faster

Originally Posted by DylloS

I love this. Did you make that up?

Are you being sarcastic? LOL! Yeah I did!

Originally Posted by Trashcan

skinny girls compliment my abs too.

In all seriousness though, I'd like to make good size and strength gains, but maintain being decently cut and keep the abs. I'm going to have to change something to accomplish that though.

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You can watch what you eat so you don't need to burn all the extra calories consumed...

Fasted fapping works wonders

Originally Posted by wallyworld

u wanna keep doing cardio? lift weights faster

that's how I get my cardio in the nice weather

Originally Posted by M3Inline6

Are you being sarcastic? LOL! Yeah I did!

not at all. It sounds like something that's had to have been said before lol.

It can apply to anyone if we just say "in shape" instead of build muscle. It seriously made me say sh1t. I need to turn it up

Originally Posted by DylloS

that's how I get my cardio in the nice weather



not at all. It sounds like something that's had to have been said before lol.

It can apply to anyone if we just say "in shape" instead of build muscle. It seriously made me say sh1t. I need to turn it up

It's how I keep myself motivated. Do rather than talk.....

Trash can if you want to get stronger and remain lean, you are currently the perfect candidate for an advanced nutrition plan. Pm me if you want help, I feel it wouldn't be lost on you since you understand food and cook a lot.

Originally Posted by M3Inline6

It's how I keep myself motivated. Do rather than talk.....

I always tell myself "don't be like everyone else". I honestly look like crap compared to some of you guys but I know when I'm out in the general public there aren't many 30 years olds in my shape/as strong/dedicated etc. That motivates me a lot.

My ideal physique:

Hockey player / Soccer Player

Me couple months ago


NHL player


Pretty much once I get to 10% body fat this summer, aesthetically I'll be pretty stoked.

Then it turns into more fundamental goals like:

Becoming more agile / explosive / increasing muscular endurance for hockey
Achieving following lifts at least 5 reps:

225 bench (180 present)
315 squat (250 present)
405 deadlift (300 present)

Essentially join the "1000" club (55 lbs off but I would get there quick)

I'm sure I will be extremely happy with physique at that point.

Edit: and master all the olympic lifts

Originally Posted by 2000_328CI

Damn you're a big dude

Thanks dude, there's a LOT of time invested in that haha. I can't remember the last time I took a week off from training.

Originally Posted by dabears

Trash can if you want to get stronger and remain lean, you are currently the perfect candidate for an advanced nutrition plan. Pm me if you want help, I feel it wouldn't be lost on you since you understand food and cook a lot.

Thanks! Pm sent.

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Prefer the lean Soccer Player/Basketball Player physique.

I'd like to cut more, but my love for beer and bacon gets in the way. Thus, mostly trying to maintain...

Originally Posted by jaewonder

Prefer the lean Soccer Player/Basketball Player physique.

I'd like to cut more, but my love for beer and bacon gets in the way. Thus, mostly trying to maintain...

Why's everyone so afraid to show their face???

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Originally Posted by jaewonder

Prefer the lean Soccer Player/Basketball Player physique.

I'd like to cut more, but my love for beer and bacon gets in the way. Thus, mostly trying to maintain...

Your physique is fine for the amount of muscle that you carry. Cut any more, and you're gonna look like this:

This is great. Really.

Originally Posted by 325iGirl03

This is great. Really.

What would be great.....


....would be to see some current pictures of where you are, and what you're looking to achieve.

There fellas, I said it. Pics requested!

Originally Posted by M3Inline6

What would be great.....


....would be to see some current pictures of where you are, and what you're looking to achieve.

There fellas, I said it. Pics requested!

I don't like to compare myself to others, it is a dangerous road to go down

Originally Posted by Act of God

I don't like to compare myself to others, it is a dangerous road to go down

It's less of a comparison to others, and more about motivation. It's no different than buying a stock M3, but making somebody elses modified M3 your computer wallpaper to motivate you on your mod journey.

I have a physique in my head that is my goal, not really comparing myself to others. Just so happens its similar to that of a hockey player

Without goals you are without direction

Don't yall know it's about the beautiful within! Goes to say, I'm gonna pull up in what you think is a stock BMW but it's really equipped with a Ferrari engine. BANG!