2008 IMPC pics for October - DJohnson - Open

DJohnson · 10-11-2008, 01:22 AM

More or less fully carb depleted again. I can't wait to see my final pics! Didn't miss a single training session even with the ligament tear in my ankle which is 99% better now. I'll be starting Jiu Jitsu up again right away here. In the meantime I've been getting extra cardio from fiberglassing a sub box in the trunk of my 03 Cavalier. Man it's messy work.

I've always had lagging lifts on my shoulders so I switched them to first thing Monday and my lifts have been increasing a lot. Loving it. None of my other lifts seem to be affected either and my lifts are still going up while cutting.

I'll be upping the cardio for the last month here. No point risking giving BB2K a win!

1. Front Relaxed Pose
2. Left Quarter Turn, Relaxed Pose
3. Rear Facing Relaxed Pose
4. Right Quarter Turn Relaxed Pose
5. Front Double Bicep

DJohnson · 10-11-2008, 01:23 AM

6. Front Lat Spread
7. Best Side Chest
8. Best Side Tricep
9. Back Double Bicep
10. Back Lat Spread

DJohnson · 10-11-2008, 01:24 AM

11. Hands Overhead Abdominal and Thigh
12. Favorite Most Muscular
13. Front Relaxed Pose Holding Monthly Downloaded Image
14. Fiberglassing!

**Ikaika** · 10-11-2008, 02:32 AM

Lats are looking really broad, they're tying into your waist which is great. Definitely keep pounding on the shoulders(traps too) and I think it'll give you a much more powerful look.

As always, legs are sick.

DJohnson · 10-14-2008, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Ikaika

Lats are looking really broad, they're tying into your waist which is great. Definitely keep pounding on the shoulders(traps too) and I think it'll give you a much more powerful look.

As always, legs are sick.

Thanks! And yeah, definitely agree on the shoulders. I'll be givin' 'er.

AYung · 10-14-2008, 12:46 AM

Very good work so far!

**madman911** · 10-14-2008, 08:51 PM

Your back is looking sick bro!

Just make sure that your finals pics are in perfect focus.

It looks like there will be quite a struggle for 1st in the two man open.

DJohnson · 10-14-2008, 09:42 PM

Thanks!

And yeah, I dunno what's up with the auto focus but I'll be extra sure to get everything crystal clear for the final pics.

XiLe Ultra · 10-15-2008, 08:43 PM

midsection is looking really lean now, the back even leaner.

**b-boy** · 11-14-2008, 04:22 AM

wow looking badass bro! impressive!

when doing a side chest, the arm that is farthest away from camera that hand needs to be ON TOP of your flexing bicep arms wrist. that way you push up with your arm like your curling and that gives resistance making your bicep flex even more.

DJohnson · 11-14-2008, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by b-boy

wow looking badass bro! impressive!

when doing a side chest, the arm that is farthest away from camera that hand needs to be ON TOP of your flexing bicep arms wrist. that way you push up with your arm like your curling and that gives resistance making your bicep flex even more.

Thanks! I promise not to disappoint come the final pics! I never even noticed that on the side chest too! I'll definitely fix that up right away!

Last month I had another huge one dawn on me. "Left quarter turn" means quarter of a 360, therefore completely sideways! For some reason I always thought it was like a 45 degree turn and all my past pics show that! Man that would have been embarrassing on a real stage!

BB2K · 11-14-2008, 02:04 PM

I wish i had quads like your man! Damn! I hate my little bitty legs. lol I have a ton of work to do to them this bulk season. Good luck to you on the 22nd... i am sorry that i will have to take 1st place from you... but 2nd place has a nice prize package all set up for you.

DJohnson · 11-14-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by BB2K

I wish i had quads like your man! Damn! I hate my little bitty legs. lol I have a ton of work to do to them this bulk season. Good luck to you on the 22nd... i am sorry that i will have to take 1st place from you... but 2nd place has a nice prize package all set up for you.

I'll trade ya for your shoulders! I'm sure there's a few doctors in China who'll do the procedure.

Confidence is one thing, but you're just sounding delusional now BB2K. I got this in the bag.

BB2K · 11-14-2008, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DJohnson

I'll trade ya for your shoulders! I'm sure there's a few doctors in China who'll do the procedure.

lol Get me some forearms while you're there!

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Confidence is one thing, but you're just sounding delusional now BB2K. I got this in the bag.

in the bag? You mean you got this in the 2nd place bag!

lol

I am confident it will come down to the wire with you and me buddy. 2 big and lean bodybuilders flexin their asses off for 1st place! I am excited!

**madman911** · 11-20-2008, 10:53 PM

I can't wait to see the showdown!!

10-11-2008, 02:32 AM	#4
Ikaika resident degen Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,895 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 221	Re: 2008 IMPC pics for October - DJohnson - Open Lats are looking really broad, they're tying into your waist which is great. Definitely keep pounding on the shoulders(traps too) and I think it'll give you a much more powerful look. As always, legs are sick. __________________ No supplement can make up for the lack of a strong work ethic.

10-14-2008, 12:46 AM	#6
AYung IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 2,293 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 41	Re: 2008 IMPC pics for October - DJohnson - Open Very good work so far! __________________ Clean Bulking Journal http://www.ironmass.com/showthread.php?t=9546 Max Lifts Bench: 155 x 6 Deadlift: 315 x 6 Squat: 245 x 6 1 Rep Max Lifts Bench: 180 - Tested Deadlift: 365 - Tested Squat: 285 - Estimated TOTAL: 831 @ 156lbs Eddie Guerrero (1967-2005, R.I.P.) You'll always be loved and remembered.

10-14-2008, 08:51 PM	#7
madman911 Metamorphosizing Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Area Posts: 1,543 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 62	Re: 2008 IMPC pics for October - DJohnson - Open Your back is looking sick bro! Just make sure that your finals pics are in perfect focus. It looks like there will be quite a struggle for 1st in the two man open. __________________ Millennium Sport Technologies Sponsored Athlete http://www.millenniumsport.net IMPC 2006 Novice Division Champ IMPC 2007 Open Division Champ Never underestimate the power of the bandana.

10-14-2008, 09:42 PM	#8
DJohnson IMPC Contestant Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 1,071 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 50	Re: 2008 IMPC pics for October - DJohnson - Open Thanks! And yeah, I dunno what's up with the auto focus but I'll be extra sure to get everything crystal clear for the final pics. __________________ Age: 21 Height: 5'10.5" Mar, 2001: 135lbs @ ~14% Nov, 2004: 245lbs @ ~40% Feb, 2006: 188lbs @ 20.1% - Hydrostatic Tested Dec, 2006: 168lbs @ 5.5% - 7 Point Caliper Tested BULKING FOR A LONG TIME NOW Long Term Goal: Over 200lbs @ 8%

10-15-2008, 08:43 PM	#9
XiLe Ultra Pro Stature Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Aurora, IL Posts: 2,412 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 187	Re: 2008 IMPC pics for October - DJohnson - Open midsection is looking really lean now, the back even leaner. __________________ ISSA Certified Personal Trainer in IL Deadlift: 405 Bench: ?? Squat: ?? MP #17 (no G & N)

11-14-2008, 04:22 AM	#10
b-boy Gold Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 562 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 42	Re: 2008 IMPC pics for October - DJohnson - Open wow looking badass bro! impressive! when doing a side chest, the arm that is farthest away from camera that hand needs to be ON TOP of your flexing bicep arms wrist. that way you push up with your arm like your curling and that gives resistance making your bicep flex even more.

11-14-2008, 02:04 PM	#12
BB2K IMPC Contestant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 857 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 37	Re: 2008 IMPC pics for October - DJohnson - Open I wish i had quads like your man! Damn! I hate my little bitty legs. lol I have a ton of work to do to them this bulk season. Good luck to you on the 22nd... i am sorry that i will have to take 1st place from you... but 2nd place has a nice prize package all set up for you. __________________ 2008 IMPC Mens Open Champion! 2007 IMPC Mens Open- 2nd Place

11-20-2008, 10:53 PM	#15
madman911 Metamorphosizing Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Boston Area Posts: 1,543 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 62	Re: 2008 IMPC pics for October - DJohnson - Open I can't wait to see the showdown!! __________________ Millennium Sport Technologies Sponsored Athlete http://www.millenniumsport.net IMPC 2006 Novice Division Champ IMPC 2007 Open Division Champ Never underestimate the power of the bandana.

Yesterday, 03:47 AM	#16
BB2K IMPC Contestant Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 857 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 37