Meat head survey time..

IRON37 · Nov 21, 2008

Pretty self explanatory..copy and paste and fill in with your info.

When did you start lifting weights?

Why did you start/ what inspired you?

What kindof gym do you go to?

Training partner or no?

Favorite supplement(s)?

For or against anabolics?

Why?

Your favorite bodypart to workout?

Whats your best lifts (max)?

Ultimate cheat meal?

Best dieting aid?

What kindof cardio do you do?

What do you wear to the gym?

mp3 player/ cd/ or silence when lifting?

Ever competed (powerlifting, bodybuilding, fitness, figure, etc.)?

What are your future goals?

Come on..did you ever own a fanny pack or parachute pants lol?

Your favorite powerlifter or bodybuilder of all time?

Straps, wraps, gloves, chalk?

What keeps you motivated?

DEEZ NUTS!!! · Nov 21, 2008

When did you start lifting weights? - 1.5 years ago

Why did you start/ what inspired you? - Just started to lose fat and get healthier.

What kindof gym do you go to? -Retarded old lady gym.

Training partner or no? Nope.

Favorite supplement(s)? --Vitamin T (HRT)

For or against anabolics? -All for.

Why? -When used (abused) properly they do a hundred times more good than bad.

Your favorite bodypart to workout? -Shoulders

Whats your best lifts (max)? -Too weak to mention...

Ultimate cheat meal? -Man where do I begin? Fruity Pebbles, pizza, pecan pie, beer...

Best dieting aid?- Not eating shit food.

What kindof cardio do you do? -Low intensity now, used to do lots of running but burnt more muscle than fat.

What do you wear to the gym? -Chucks, gym shorts and tee.

mp3 player/ cd/ or silence when lifting? - Ipod

Ever competed (powerlifting, bodybuilding, fitness, figure, etc.)? -Not yet

What are your future goals? -Power lifting competitions

Come on..did you ever own a fanny pack or parachute pants lol?-Negative

Your favorite powerlifter or bodybuilder of all time? Probably Coleman. Huge and strong to boot.

Straps, wraps, gloves, chalk? Straps and wraps. Chalk is not allowed in my stupid gym or I would use plenty.

What keeps you motivated? Not being a fat ass and wanting to get stronger.

AWN2004 · Nov 21, 2008

When did you start lifting weights? I started in middle school for Wrestling. I’m almost 32 so you do the math.

Why did you start/ what inspired you? I didn’t want to lose and wanted to be better than my opponent.

What kind of gym do you go to? A very large one with lots of weights? I’m not sure the type of answer you were expecting.

Training partner or no? Off and on. At the present moment I train by myself about 3 out of the 5 days a week

Favorite supplement(s)? Food

For or against anabolics? If you are going to compete then you do what you gotta do.

Why? See above

Your favorite bodypart to workout? Back

Whats your best lifts (max)? Deads – 635 x 3

Ultimate cheat meal? Cheese burger and fries

Best dieting aid? Food

What kind of cardio do you do? Treadmill or stepmill

What do you wear to the gym? Long sleeves and Long pants

mp3 player/ cd/ or silence when lifting? Mp3

Ever competed (powerlifting, bodybuilding, fitness, figure, etc.)? 2005 I was a Lt Heavy at the AZ

What are your future goals? Buy a house, get a couple of different certs (all non bodybuilding related), compete in 2009

Come on..did you ever own a fanny pack or parachute pants lol? Yep…I had a small one that I put my CD player in pre MP3 player. You couldn’t see it because of my sweatshirt.

Your favorite powerlifter or bodybuilder of all time? I don’t really have one in particular.

Straps, wraps, gloves, chalk? Straps and chalk if needed

What keeps you motivated? Seeing others achieve their goals while I’m slacking.

Ness · Nov 21, 2008

When did you start lifting weights? Long time ago...but didnt get serious w/ "the life" until june of 06
Why did you start/ what inspired you? I carried a M&F mag around when I was 5...Always wanted to be big.
What kindof gym do you go to? One that is perfect for core-tainers and long distance runners. Im the only BBer.
Training partner or no? I wish.
Favorite supplement(s)? Kre-Alk, Humanofort
For or against anabolics? 4 TEST
Why? Personal...It saved me from doing damage
Your favorite bodypart to workout? Chest and Arms
Whats your best lifts (max)? Dips..my bodyweight + 3 plates and a quarter.
Ultimate cheat meal? Gwad..where to start? Pizza, pie, cake, ice cream...
Best dieting aid? Mr. Will Power
What kindof cardio do you do? about 50 minutes ew split up
What do you wear to the gym? oversized T and w/o pants
mp3 player/ cd/ or silence when lifting? Ipod nano
Ever competed (powerlifting, bodybuilding, fitness, figure, etc.)? BBing this spring
What are your future goals? grow
Come on..did you ever own a fanny pack or parachute pants lol? I wish
Your favorite powerlifter or bodybuilder of all time? My uncle (bodybuilder: 6'4, 265)
Straps, wraps, gloves, chalk? just a dip belt for pull ups and dips
What keeps you motivated? gains...

IRON37 · Nov 21, 2008

When did you start lifting weights? 13 or 14. Lifted hard since 17

Why did you start/ what inspired you? HATED being skinny. Inspired by hulk hogan & ultimate warrior from when I was little lol

What kindof gym do you go to? crummy activity center

Training partner or no? no..never works out

Favorite supplement(s)? optimum nutrition whey protein

For or against anabolics? for safe use

Why? they do their job well

Your favorite bodypart to workout? chest

Whats your best lifts (max)? 345 bench, 405 deads, 450 squat

Ultimate cheat meal? chinese buffet or fettacini alfredo

Best dieting aid? water, insanity

What kindof cardio do you do? jogging

What do you wear to the gym? sweats & tank of some kind

mp3 player/ cd/ or silence when lifting? cd if tis not that reggeaton shit

Ever competed (powerlifting, bodybuilding, fitness, figure, etc.)? powerlifting in highschool & bodybuilding in 06'

What are your future goals? Get to a lean 200 & compete again

Come on..did you ever own a fanny pack or parachute pants lol? ...before my time lol

Your favorite powerlifter or bodybuilder of all time? Zane or Arnold. Not gonna lie

Straps, wraps, gloves, chalk? wrist wraps out of habit

What keeps you motivated? boredom and insecurity maybe?

Iceman1800 · Nov 21, 2008

When did you start lifting weights? mid 90's

Why did you start/ what inspired you? wanted to be stronger than everyone else

What kind of gym do you go to? mostly my garage, sometime powerhouse

Training partner or no? on event days but usually solo

Favorite supplement(s)? ALA

For or against anabolics? for

Why? they work

Your favorite bodypart to workout? lower back, I love deadlifting

Whats your best lifts (max)? sq-667 b-567 dl 606, all lifts done in front of world judges

Ultimate cheat meal? bag ofkeebler peanut butter/chocolate chip cookies

Best dieting aid? eca stack

What kind of cardio do you do? low intensity all kinds. bike, treadmill, elliptical

What do you wear to the gym? sweat pants and t-shirt

mp3 player/ cd/ or silence when lifting?

Ever competed (powerlifting, bodybuilding, fitness, figure, etc.)? yep, 2006 wpc silver medalist for masters, 10th place masters national strongman

What are your future goals? top 3 national strongman

Come on..did you ever own a fanny pack or parachute pants lol? not even once

Your favorite powerlifter or bodybuilder of all time? Dav Pasenella

Straps, wraps, gloves, chalk? no gloves but yes to the others

What keeps you motivated? some people can still outlift me. They are on my list.......

SVFootball · Nov 21, 2008

When did you start lifting weights? 8th grade

Why did you start/ what inspired you? Football and wrestling

What kindof gym do you go to? At home...powerlifting gym At school...school's recreation center

Training partner or no? At home...yes

Favorite supplement(s)? I'll keep it legal...any type of protein

For or against anabolics? For

Why? They're safer than most think and are great at what they're supposed to do.

Your favorite bodypart to workout? Back

Whats your best lifts (max)? Bench - 275 (tore up my shoulders)...Deadlift - 455...Squat - 455

Ultimate cheat meal? Wings during a football game or UFC Fight

Best dieting aid? Never really dieted...still working on gaining

What kindof cardio do you do? Not much...but I do train some MMA/boxing

What do you wear to the gym? sneakers, shorts, cut off t-shirt...hoodie if boxing

mp3 player/ cd/ or silence when lifting? ipod

Ever competed (powerlifting, bodybuilding, fitness, figure, etc.)? nope

What are your future goals? compete in MMA...if not just to be happy wiht my self image.

Come on..did you ever own a fanny pack or parachute pants lol? HAHA...no that was before my time lol

Your favorite powerlifter or bodybuilder of all time? how about a strongman...im a big fan of Kevin Nee. BBer...gotta go with Branch Warren

Straps, wraps, gloves, chalk? Chalk if I'm at home

What keeps you motivated? always wanting to be bigger, better and happier with my appearance

knucklehed · Nov 21, 2008

wht the heck

When did you start lifting weights? 13-14 yo

Why did you start/ what inspired you? to be a better athlete

What kindof gym do you go to? High school gym and YMCA

Training partner or no? sometimes

Favorite supplement(s)? fish oil

For or against anabolics? for

Why? I think they are a good tool when utilized properly. And at my age I need the TRT

Your favorite bodypart to workout? back

Whats your best lifts (max)? deads 585x3

Ultimate cheat meal? thick ribeye baked potato and salad

Best dieting aid? ECA

What kindof cardio do you do? I mix it up stepper, stairmill, running outdoors

What do you wear to the gym? shorts XXL t-shirt sometimes a tank

mp3 player/ cd/ or silence when lifting? iphone or nothing if I am big

Ever competed (powerlifting, bodybuilding, fitness, figure, etc.)Bodybuildign and powerlifting

What are your future goals? staying healthy and fit

Come on..did you ever own a fanny pack or parachute pants lol? Absolutely

Your favorite powerlifter or bodybuilder of all time? Dennis Newman, Kevin Leverone, Bill Kazmaier and others

Straps, wraps, gloves, chalk? chalk for deads, rarely wraps

What keeps you motivated? My two young boys

bozman · Nov 21, 2008

When did you start lifting weights? high school.

Why did you start/ what inspired you? FOOTBALL.

What kindof gym do you go to? NICE 24HR GYM

Training partner or no? NO

Favorite supplement(s)? SUPER PUMP 250

For or against anabolics? FOR

Why? RESPECT THEM THEY DO WONDRES.

Your favorite bodypart to workout? CHEST SHOULDERS

Whats your best lifts (max)? 600 SQUAT

Ultimate cheat meal? PIZZA

Best dieting aid? DONT DO IT! HA

What kindof cardio do you do? BIKE

What do you wear to the gym? SWEAT SHIRT... SHORTS

mp3 player/ cd/ or silence when lifting? IPOD

Ever competed (powerlifting, bodybuilding, fitness, figure, etc.)? NOT YET

What are your future goals? AT LEAST DO ONE SHOW.

Come on..did you ever own a fanny pack or parachute pants lol? BOTH IM 37

Your favorite powerlifter or bodybuilder of all time? FLEX

Straps, wraps, gloves, chalk? STRAPS , KNEE WRAPS

What keeps you motivated GETTING SMALL

LVGuns · Nov 22, 2008

When did you start lifting weights? 14 freshmen football

Why did you start/ what inspired you? Walter Payton

What kindof gym do you go to? Golds

Training partner or no? Yes

Favorite supplement(s)? Muscle Tech

For or against anabolics? For

Why? They work well when used properly

Your favorite bodypart to workout? Quads/Hammies

Whats your best lifts (max)? Squat 545

Ultimate cheat meal? Chicken Wings/2 Brews

Best dieting aid? Clen

What kindof cardio do you do? Wind Sprints

What do you wear to the gym? Sweatshirt/Shorts

mp3 player/ cd/ or silence when lifting? IPOD

Ever competed (powerlifting, bodybuilding, fitness, figure, etc.)? No

What are your future goals? 235 lbs. 5% bf

Come on..did you ever own a fanny pack or parachute pants lol? Both

Your favorite powerlifter or bodybuilder of all time? Arnold

Straps, wraps, gloves, chalk? Straps

What keeps you motivated? The possibility of 1 day competing

brook · Nov 22, 2008

When did you start lifting weights?

I first strated when i was 14.. with bodyweight stuff - full body. I first got into full free weight split style training at 18. 10 years ago.

Why did you start/ what inspired you?

I first started doing pushups to cover what i considered a pigion chest! It progressed to simply becoming more muscualr after i saw that i had a physique that was better than all my (untrained) friends. A natural Meso-Ectomorph

What kindof gym do you go to?

I currently train at a large chain fitness club. it isnt ideal, is far from actually - but it is cheap and it is in the absence of a BB/PL gym that is in a distance commutable by myself.

Training partner or no?

Nope. Never really. I sometimes train with a friend, rarely though. I like to get a spot occasionally but i use other intensity techniques than forced reps usually due to training alone so often.

Favorite supplement(s)?

Whey, Casein, Creatine, Maltodextrin, Powdered oats, HMB, Ribose, Fibre(husks), AAS.

For or against anabolics?

For

Why?

I use them for a start! But i believbe in performance enhancement in order to be the most muscualr competitor one can be - in this sport at least.
I am in the camp of AAS being used in all sports where they are desired - it would make competing much fairer.
Imagine how bitter you'd be if you competed naturally in a show where the winner was juicing and got away with it? Very.
This is no issue in untested BB events.

Your favorite bodypart to workout?

Currently my favourite is probably between Delts, Chest and biceps. It changes very often and is actually not something i get hung up on much, i enjoy upper body more than lower - but still enjoy lower. i am lucky i guess!

Whats your best lifts (max)?

Bench 270lbs approx.
Squat 315lbs below parallel
Deadlift 395lbs

Ultimate cheat meal?

Pizza or Ice cream

Best dieting aid?

I dont often use stims to diet, i only have needed to drop a couple lbs as i never put on much fat - but i will need to cut relatively soon (about 14% now) and i will use albuterol and a little ephedrine with anabolics of course.

What kindof cardio do you do?

I like walking and jogging..

What do you wear to the gym?

I wear tracksuit bottoms, jogging bottoms or three-quarter tracksuit pants.
I also wear a plain vest or basic t-shirt. I sweat a fookin ton and would honestly pass out if i wore sweats!

mp3 player/ cd/ or silence when lifting?

I have an ipod which i use during cardio sessions only - i listen to music but often i listen to bodybuilding and fitness podcasts.
During lifting i cant have music in my ear.. i dont like the headphones on me when focusing and i cant hear sh*t when i am in a set anyways.

Ever competed (powerlifting, bodybuilding, fitness, figure, etc.)?

Nope. i will be competing in BB shows.. next year is a loose goal, the actual goal is a physique one.

What are your future goals?

To compete in the under 95kgs. As i am currently 90kg(200lbs) and 14%.. i need to add 15-20lbs muscle (and of course drop the fat) to achieve that.
I have recently begun to play with competing before that goal, as i am in ok shape now - and i think if i added 10lbs of dry muscle and dieted, i may do ok - even if not it is all learning experiences.
I would get asked if i trained when i was 140lbs.. i looked trained even at that weight - so 200lbs looks very muscular on me even at 14%. 200lbs <5% would be nothing short of awe inspiring!

Come on..did you ever own a fanny pack or parachute pants lol?

In the UK we call them Bum-Bags. We dont call them "fanny-packs" as the word fanny means vagina here... but yes, when i was 8 i had a bumbag, thanks...

Your favorite powerlifter or bodybuilder of all time?

Hmm.. posing has to be Zane, i know it is cliched but still - he is graceful man!
I like Dexter currently, i like oliva - also flex wheeler.
UK i like James Llewellin and of course Flex Lewis

Straps, wraps, gloves, chalk?

Straps only

What keeps you motivated?

How far i have come, and how far i have to go! I look in the mirror and see the bodybuilder i never thought i could be... yet i still see flaws that are far too great to accept!
I dont want to be "big" anymore - i will get bigger of course, but it is more that this is just an eventuality that will come from building muscles that are huge.
Magazines motivate me, as do videos and forums, and talking about training, diet and supplementation of all levels.

Basically i am always highly motivated.. being able to find motivation the majority of the time, the rest i have learned to be strong enough to force the work.
I find the hardest obstacle in motivation is forcing rest.. then coming back also! both i struggle with - but complete successfully tho

Brook

buselmo · Nov 22, 2008

When did you start lifting weights? March 2002
Why did you start/ what inspired you? A friend who was a fat ass and in one year looked fucking huge and ripped.
What kindof gym do you go to? the kind where you lift weights

Training partner or no? nope
Favorite supplement(s)? any kind of whey protein, ECA
For or against anabolics? For
Why? why not?
Your favorite bodypart to workout? chest
Whats your best lifts (max)? I'm as weak as shit... so i won't say

Ultimate cheat meal? tough one... but i'd say medium pizza, followed by a liter of ice cream
Best dieting aid? ECA
What kindof cardio do you do? 3.5 mph walk
What do you wear to the gym?

clothes?
mp3 player/ cd/ or silence when lifting? depends on my mood
Ever competed (powerlifting, bodybuilding, fitness, figure, etc.)? yup... bodybuilding
What are your future goals? to get as big as my body will allow me to
Come on..did you ever own a fanny pack or parachute pants lol? no (thank god!)
Your favorite powerlifter or bodybuilder of all time? big ron coleman

Straps, wraps, gloves, chalk? straps on pulldowns and rows only..

What keeps you motivated? I really don't know

mrshoulders · Nov 22, 2008

When did you start lifting weights?....25 years ago

Why did you start/ what inspired you?...Arnold

What kindof gym do you go to?...Hardcore

Training partner or no?...Yes and no

Favorite supplement(s)?...Protein, creatine, glutamine, bcaa's, test

For or against anabolics?...for

Why?...They work

Your favorite bodypart to workout?...Shoulders

Whats your best lifts (max)?...315 military press behind neck

Ultimate cheat meal?...Mexican

Best dieting aid?...Clenbuterol and T3

What kindof cardio do you do?...Sex with wife

What do you wear to the gym?...Tank top and shorts or baggies

mp3 player/ cd/ or silence when lifting?...cd

Ever competed (powerlifting, bodybuilding, fitness, figure, etc.)?...yes

What are your future goals?...Compete again

Come on..did you ever own a fanny pack or parachute pants lol?...no

Your favorite powerlifter or bodybuilder of all time?...Arnold/Dorian

Straps, wraps, gloves, chalk?...All but the chalk

What keeps you motivated?...I do...my desire to dominate