New'er bathroom shot of conditioning:

[Dave_19]

I'm unsure of bf% here, but I'm 199lbs 5'9" in this. This past year have I been really focused on maintenance over making any type of LBM gains. My goal really is just to stay lean and below but near 200lbs. In the past I would maintain 220+/- and I just never felt right at that weight. I'm much more healthier and fit feeling around 200lbs. Right now I'm taking a break though all this month until Jan so I can enjoy the holiday food
Anyway figured I would share, thanks guys.

 

[SitySlicker1]

Dave you look awesome! Dont change a thing, you great at this weight.

 

[Thunder46]

Lookin good bro very lean for this time of the year

 

[chris250]

looking good dave...conditioning is excellent...

 

[flogzero]

Good look. Mind if I ask what you're runnin?

 

[terps71]

man your just showing off.....lol

 

[cal]

Look great

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[endurance724]

damn bro thats my goal, awesome physique!

 

[Shadow345]

I am 5'9" as well and my current goal is making it up to a lean 200 and if I hold it like you do, i'd be VERY happy. Nice job man you look great

 

[zman12]

Looking great and lean bro.

 

[Bullman77]

Your shredded!

 

[Dave_19]

@TheJanitor123
Thank you guys for the kind words

My old goal in the past was to get as big as possible and lean. I could reach about 220-225 at best but I felt terrible. This truly is the right weight for me. If you want to be able to "fit / in shape" you have to find a weight where you can still run a few miles without taking a break, and play sports. It's not mandatory, more of a comfort aspect of conditioning.

 

[bigcat56]

My old goal in the past was to get as big as possible and lean. I could reach about 220-225 at best but I felt terrible. This truly is the right weight for me. If you want to be able to "fit / in shape" you have to find a weight where you can still run a few miles without taking a break, and play sports. It's not mandatory, more of a comfort aspect of conditioning.

great attitude man, you look great, glad you've found the balance that makes you happiest!

 

[danb]

looking good bro

 

[Johnny Ringo]

Dave, I've always admired your build and thought it to be one if i could pick would be at the top of my list.. Great Job..

No Homo... I'm In a relationship with Osiris, And Q!:headbang:

JR

 

[endurance724]

how big are your arms?

 

[Dave_19]

how big are your arms?

A bit lopsided, I broke my left arm really bad a few years back falling off a cliff/hiking. My R is about 20.5" and L is 19.5".

 

[8thangel]

Damn Dave... I'm 5'9 also and you have the physique I'm ultimately striving for!

I'm currently at 193 give or take but I'm not near as well conditioned as you... But I'm working on it.

Curious what kind of gears you like to run to keep lookin like that?

 

[NZRABBIT]

Dave would you attribute your delt fullness to presses or lateral raises bud?

 

[Dave_19]

Dave would you attribute your delt fullness to presses or lateral raises bud?

I hit shoulders fairly hard each week. I usually start off with heavy smith presses maybe 4 plates x 3 sets to failure, and a strip set at the end. I usually will move to a shoulder plate loaded machine and use the stack with a spotter applying counter resistance the last 30-40% of the range when locking out.

From there I love doing seated lateral raises, if your feet are planted in front of you well you can go very heavy and use your lower back to shift your body weight back/fourth to assist the movement. I love doing drop sets on these also. On set 3 I may do 55s to failure, 45s to failure, and finish up with 35's.
I also always use drop sets on rear delts and usually pick 2 exercises.