Originally Posted by Blue370tt (Post 1191877)

As a former competitive body builder of 10 years on state and local level (in Florida) I can say that 15lbs OF MUSCLE in 6 months is not possible without roids. You may have put on 15 lbs total, but not all muscle. Here is a quote "In his book Theory and Application of Modern Strength and Power Methods, strength and conditioning coach Christian Thibadeau notes that "most men have a hard time gaining 15-25 pounds of muscle in a year."

So here is a professional saying MOST men cant gain IN A YEAR what you claim to have gained in 6 months.

Do I know what I am talking about?

Here is my resume:

Body builder for 30 years, competitive for 10, on the the cover of Strength and Health Jan 1986, Awarded "most promising body builder state of Florida 1985", 1985 Mr York Classic 1st place middleweights (Orlando FL), 1985 Mr Suncoast 1st middleweights and OVERALL winner (all weight classes)Tampa FL, Mr Florida 1985 5th place, Mr Alabama 1987 3rd place, Mr Southern USA 2006 over 40's 2nd place.

I also wanted to note that my bench max was 550 lbs when in my twenties and I again broke 500 on the bench at 43 years old (525 lbs).

6 months after I competed in the Mr Southern USA in 2006 I was hit by a drunk driver and spent 7 months in the hospital from severe injuries. I can no longer lift or compete in a serious manner. I still have the knowlege and exp though.

Originally Posted by Cell (Post 1192105)

Anyone recommend any BCAA brands? I am currently looking at the Met-Rx softgel tablets.

Originally Posted by TBOX (Post 1192118)

I prefer xtend

Originally Posted by Cell (Post 1192121)

Any specific reason why you prefer xtend? It's pretty expensive too.

Originally Posted by Cell (Post 1192105)

Anyone recommend any BCAA brands? I am currently looking at the Met-Rx softgel tablets.

Originally Posted by Blue370tt (Post 1191877)

As a former competitive body builder of 10 years on state and local level (in Florida) I can say that 15lbs OF MUSCLE in 6 months is not possible without roids. You may have put on 15 lbs total, but not all muscle. Here is a quote "In his book Theory and Application of Modern Strength and Power Methods, strength and conditioning coach Christian Thibadeau notes that "most men have a hard time gaining 15-25 pounds of muscle in a year."

So here is a professional saying MOST men cant gain IN A YEAR what you claim to have gained in 6 months.

Do I know what I am talking about?

Here is my resume:

Body builder for 30 years, competitive for 10, on the the cover of Strength and Health Jan 1986, Awarded "most promising body builder state of Florida 1985", 1985 Mr York Classic 1st place middleweights (Orlando FL), 1985 Mr Suncoast 1st middleweights and OVERALL winner (all weight classes)Tampa FL, Mr Florida 1985 5th place, Mr Alabama 1987 3rd place, Mr Southern USA 2006 over 40's 2nd place.

I also wanted to note that my bench max was 550 lbs when in my twenties and I again broke 500 on the bench at 43 years old (525 lbs).

6 months after I competed in the Mr Southern USA in 2006 I was hit by a drunk driver and spent 7 months in the hospital from severe injuries. I can no longer lift or compete in a serious manner. I still have the knowlege and exp though.

Originally Posted by Cell (Post 1192105)

Anyone recommend any BCAA brands? I am currently looking at the Met-Rx softgel tablets.

Originally Posted by hansoac (Post 1193498)

I like Optimum Nutrition Amino tablets. Very reputable brand and a VERY good price.

Originally Posted by Blue370tt (Post 1191877)

As a former competitive body builder of 10 years on state and local level (in Florida) I can say that 15lbs OF MUSCLE in 6 months is not possible without roids. You may have put on 15 lbs total, but not all muscle. Here is a quote "In his book Theory and Application of Modern Strength and Power Methods, strength and conditioning coach Christian Thibadeau notes that "most men have a hard time gaining 15-25 pounds of muscle in a year."

So here is a professional saying MOST men cant gain IN A YEAR what you claim to have gained in 6 months.

Do I know what I am talking about?

Here is my resume:

Body builder for 30 years, competitive for 10, on the the cover of Strength and Health Jan 1986, Awarded "most promising body builder state of Florida 1985", 1985 Mr York Classic 1st place middleweights (Orlando FL), 1985 Mr Suncoast 1st middleweights and OVERALL winner (all weight classes)Tampa FL, Mr Florida 1985 5th place, Mr Alabama 1987 3rd place, Mr Southern USA 2006 over 40's 2nd place.

I also wanted to note that my bench max was 550 lbs when in my twenties and I again broke 500 on the bench at 43 years old (525 lbs).

6 months after I competed in the Mr Southern USA in 2006 I was hit by a drunk driver and spent 7 months in the hospital from severe injuries. I can no longer lift or compete in a serious manner. I still have the knowlege and exp though.