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[old] H33 · Post by **[old] H33** » February 4th, 2005, 1:02 am

I am in my mid-forties and recently took a gander at this team. Lee Saunders has a great physique and is pretty close to the goal I am going for, how did he get in shape like that? Thanks.... P.S.

[old] Rocket Roy · Post by **[old] Rocket Roy** » February 4th, 2005, 1:54 am

An accident probably. No seriously, he does have a great physique, I'll send him over here and he can answer for himself.

[old] Lippy · Post by **[old] Lippy** » February 4th, 2005, 4:55 am

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'>QUOTE(Rocket Roy @ Feb 4 2005, 12:54 AM)</div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>An accident probably. No seriously, he does have a great physique, I'll send him over here and he can answer for himself. </td></tr></table> Hi H33, Roy's right I think to some extent, you can only manipulate what your genes invest you with to start with. However, my older brother was the athlete and talented sportsman of the two of us as teenagers. He neglected the physical side of his life from early twenties onward and is a real mr. Blobby now, so I suppose it's about trying to achieve your potential. My physique was developed through circuit training with weights. I used to do daily sessions, nonstop, fast movements for an hour at a time. It was the best all round workout that I've ever had, but you do need a gym that's set up to do it, especially as a beginner. The rowing is certainly a good all round form of exercise but from an aesthetic point of view, badly neglects triceps and chest. After all the years of hard circuits, I'm afraid I'm now suffering from a bit of burnout (or shift in perspective depending on whether I want to view things optimistically or pessimistically). I really cannot push myself any more like I used to, just not prepared to put myself through the pain, But I am determined to keep fit still. If you've got more questions about setting up a circuit for yourself, let me know and I'll do what I can to help. The photo on the website is actually about 5 years old now and I may have lost some muscle since but most of it's still in place . The biggest battle for me is keeping the excess pounds off. Afraid you need to do that to let the musclle show through. Thanks for the comments though, made my day!

[old] David Speed · Post by **[old] David Speed** » February 4th, 2005, 4:58 am

Lee, Why Lipppy on this site?

[old] DIESEL · Post by **[old] DIESEL** » February 4th, 2005, 12:41 pm

You don't need to do circuits to put mass on your chest and arms. In fact, it's actually a very inefficient form of weight lifting if you are looking to add mass to a certain area of the body. Why? you don't go heavy enough. It's a great anaerobic workout - but you are not recruiting the type II-b 'fight or flight' fibers enough to incur serious muscle growth. You have to hit your muscle with enough weight to FORCE them to grow. In short if you want your chest to look like Lippy's, I'm assuming you'll need to add some mass. The best way to do it is by bench presses - both incline and flat bench using a barbell or dumbbells. Go heavy - it's the fastest way to force the muscle to grow. If you can do more than 8 reps with good form, it's too light. If you can't do at least 4 reps with good form it's too heavy. Aim for 8-10 total sets of chest a week - take 90-120 secs rest between sets. that's plenty of stimulation. Track your sets and reps - and aim for progressive gains in the weight you push each week. Try for 2.5% a week. It's small but as time goes by it adds up. As to the definition you'll need to showcase your new pecs and "pythons", just keep erging and your diet in check. That part will take care of itself. good luck, and post some pics when you're done so we can compare D

[old] H33 · Post by **[old] H33** » February 4th, 2005, 3:39 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'>QUOTE(DIESEL @ Feb 4 2005, 11:41 AM)</div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>You don't need to do circuits to put mass on your chest and arms. In fact, it's actually a very inefficient form of weight lifting if you are looking to add mass to a certain area of the body. Why? you don't go heavy enough. It's a great anaerobic workout - but you are not recruiting the type II-b 'fight or flight' fibers enough to incur serious muscle growth. You have to hit your muscle with enough weight to FORCE them to grow. In short if you want your chest to look like Lippy's, I'm assuming you'll need to add some mass. The best way to do it is by bench presses - both incline and flat bench using a barbell or dumbbells. Go heavy - it's the fastest way to force the muscle to grow. If you can do more than 8 reps with good form, it's too light. If you can't do at least 4 reps with good form it's too heavy. Aim for 8-10 total sets of chest a week - take 90-120 secs rest between sets. that's plenty of stimulation. Track your sets and reps - and aim for progressive gains in the weight you push each week. Try for 2.5% a week. It's small but as time goes by it adds up. As to the definition you'll need to showcase your new pecs and "pythons", just keep erging and your diet in check. That part will take care of itself. good luck, and post some pics when you're done so we can compare D </td></tr></table> Lol Diesel, I am a long way from being brave enough to put my body in a picture, maybe this summer or later. Don't want to be intrusive but how old was Lee when that picture was taken? And Lee (everyone else too), thanks for the reply, I appreciate it.

[old] Lippy · Post by **[old] Lippy** » February 8th, 2005, 3:56 pm

<table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'>QUOTE(H33 @ Feb 4 2005, 02:39 PM)</div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'>QUOTE(DIESEL @ Feb 4 2005, 11:41 AM)</div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'>You don't need to do circuits to put mass on your chest and arms. In fact, it's actually a very inefficient form of weight lifting if you are looking to add mass to a certain area of the body. Why? you don't go heavy enough. It's a great anaerobic workout - but you are not recruiting the type II-b 'fight or flight' fibers enough to incur serious muscle growth. You have to hit your muscle with enough weight to FORCE them to grow. In short if you want your chest to look like Lippy's, I'm assuming you'll need to add some mass. The best way to do it is by bench presses - both incline and flat bench using a barbell or dumbbells. Go heavy - it's the fastest way to force the muscle to grow. If you can do more than 8 reps with good form, it's too light. If you can't do at least 4 reps with good form it's too heavy. Aim for 8-10 total sets of chest a week - take 90-120 secs rest between sets. that's plenty of stimulation. Track your sets and reps - and aim for progressive gains in the weight you push each week. Try for 2.5% a week. It's small but as time goes by it adds up. As to the definition you'll need to showcase your new pecs and "pythons", just keep erging and your diet in check. That part will take care of itself. good luck, and post some pics when you're done so we can compare D </td></tr></table> Lol Diesel, I am a long way from being brave enough to put my body in a picture, maybe this summer or later. Don't want to be intrusive but how old was Lee when that picture was taken? And Lee (everyone else too), thanks for the reply, I appreciate it. </td></tr></table> I was 44/45 when the photo was taken and it was 5 minutes after a training session so I was a bit pumped. Regarding Deisel's comments about muscle growth, I've only ever done circuit training work for my muscular development, which is why I say a lot is to do with genetics. I tend to get more muscular growth than most, particularly on my chest, from an appaently inappropriate workout. Doesn't work for most. I've always believed it's better to have an all round fitness base with the bias toward CV fitness rather than muscle growth. Dave, "Lee" was taken on the US forum and Lippy was a nickname I used to have at rugby, can't think why

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