Dukebrown- April update- Open Division

dukebrown · 04-05-2006, 07:30 PM

Heres a short Bio: LOL

25 years old
6'1 250lbs First pic set April 2006
Played some D1 football, plagued by injuries due to lack of flexability and training to failure while in season. << Big mistake.

After college I only worked out Tues and Sat for 6 months because of this thing called a career, I had to buckle down and put some long hours in. Ya the money was good but I lost 25lbs lbm and got fatter.
Since my deployment in August I have gotten everthing except my chest back up to prior football size.

I am doing this competition from Iraq so some hardship may come from it.
5months ago apon arrival I injured my Left shoulder = 2 month set back on all pressing movements.

I have never done any BB comps. I did the BFL back in 2001 That was the last time I was ever lean. Playing ball you want some extra padding to knock some heads off.

This is going to be alot of fun to see how I and the rest of the competitors progress over the six month challenge.

Last: I may have to cut my challange short 1 month because I get to see my lovely wife some time in August when I go on leave for 2 weeks.

Will there be any penalties for finishing early? You know what I dont care.
The main thing that I want out of this is some critique and experimenting with the crazy diet.

dukebrown · 04-05-2006, 07:38 PM

Dam it was bright out today

Check out those Hescos

dukebrown · 04-05-2006, 07:44 PM

more pics

**EME** · 04-05-2006, 07:49 PM

Alright... the Open Division.

Bring it!

But..... you do have to submit all your pics through November, including the final pics.

Submitting your final pics early would be like asking the judge at your state show held in November, if he could just look at your condition at the end of summer and place you based on that.

You gotta show up on stage on show day!

But, great to see an open competitor. Looks like you have the potential to do really well. Good luck. :nosthumbs

- EME

dukebrown · 04-05-2006, 08:14 PM

I do get your drift but when I go on leave I am going to Europe and the diet is going to be hard to do. I will do my best bet I will try and get in condition twice if need be.

**EME** · 04-05-2006, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dukebrown

I do get your drift but when I go on leave I am going to Europe and the diet is going to be hard to do. I will do my best bet I will try and get in condition twice if need be.

Understood.

I have to make it fair for everyone though.
Best of luck with your training and progress!

- EME

Hybrid · 04-05-2006, 09:53 PM

Lookin good. Puff your chest up, lean back, and push your arms out (I imagine I'm trying to disolate my shoulder) on the lat spread. You got more width in ya than that, alot more by the looks of it. And look forward

**skelooth** · 04-05-2006, 10:38 PM

Awesome build bro!

DarkFalcon · 04-05-2006, 10:42 PM

Awesome size bro! When you cut up you should have a great shot at winning this!

Well I guess you will win by default unless some other brave soul is man/woman enough to challenge you!

dukebrown · 04-05-2006, 10:44 PM

I appreciate it but over the past 4 years of lifting I probably drank and didnt train for 2years. Injuries and surguries keep me out of the gym and so I tilted back a few while rehabing.

Ya my posssing is not the strongest, I should get it right here in a few months

pammiejoe6 · 04-06-2006, 12:43 AM

wow duke you look great dude!! good luck in IMPC!

what IS that stuff you are standing by??

spaceclown · 04-06-2006, 02:52 AM

Damn your a big guy! Good luck!

DawnMarie · 04-06-2006, 03:06 AM

Congrats on being the first in the Open category and much respect for doing this from Iraq and throughout your travels - that is some dedication!

Best of luck and look forward to seeing your results!

**skelooth** · 04-06-2006, 02:22 PM

Just a heads up duke, I edited your thread title to include "April update" so that when it comes time for judging the judges can find and distinguish the thread properly.

04-05-2006, 07:49 PM	#4
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,265 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 51	Alright... the Open Division. Bring it! But..... you do have to submit all your pics through November, including the final pics. Submitting your final pics early would be like asking the judge at your state show held in November, if he could just look at your condition at the end of summer and place you based on that. You gotta show up on stage on show day! But, great to see an open competitor. Looks like you have the potential to do really well. Good luck. :nosthumbs - EME __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.MichaelandKendra.com Team Molecular Nutrition Creative Director FAME Media Group / World Natural Sports Organization Editor-In-Chief FAME Magazine www.FAMEWorldTour.com

04-05-2006, 08:14 PM	#5
dukebrown IMPC Contestant Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 115 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	I do get your drift but when I go on leave I am going to Europe and the diet is going to be hard to do. I will do my best bet I will try and get in condition twice if need be. __________________ If you aint sweatin you aint workin If you aint hurting you aint growin shsumofo@cyber-rights.net

04-05-2006, 09:53 PM	#7
Hybrid IMPC Contestant Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Gibsonia PA Posts: 824 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 14	Lookin good. Puff your chest up, lean back, and push your arms out (I imagine I'm trying to disolate my shoulder) on the lat spread. You got more width in ya than that, alot more by the looks of it. And look forward __________________ If you even dream about beating me you'd better wake up and apologize - Muhammad Ali

04-05-2006, 10:38 PM	#8
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,205 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	Awesome build bro! __________________ R I P

04-05-2006, 10:44 PM	#10
dukebrown IMPC Contestant Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 115 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	I appreciate it but over the past 4 years of lifting I probably drank and didnt train for 2years. Injuries and surguries keep me out of the gym and so I tilted back a few while rehabing. Ya my posssing is not the strongest, I should get it right here in a few months __________________ If you aint sweatin you aint workin If you aint hurting you aint growin shsumofo@cyber-rights.net

04-05-2006, 10:42 PM	#9
DarkFalcon I've got a RAGING clue! Join Date: May 2005 Location: dnyc99's cleaning staff Posts: 11,511 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 299	Awesome size bro! When you cut up you should have a great shot at winning this! Well I guess you will win by default unless some other brave soul is man/woman enough to challenge you!

04-06-2006, 12:43 AM	#11
pammiejoe6 Pink Members Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south texas Posts: 4,175 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 85	wow duke you look great dude!! good luck in IMPC! what IS that stuff you are standing by??

04-06-2006, 02:52 AM	#12
spaceclown IMPC Contestant Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In the gym Posts: 1,726 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 39	Damn your a big guy! Good luck! __________________ Spaceclown

04-06-2006, 03:06 AM	#13
DawnMarie IMPC Contestant Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 880 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 34	Congrats on being the first in the Open category and much respect for doing this from Iraq and throughout your travels - that is some dedication! Best of luck and look forward to seeing your results! __________________ Nov 2008 - ??? - IMPC '08 is on! Nov 2007 - 158.4 lb - Saw Abs! Nov 2004 - 282.5 lbs My Transformation: Transformation Story My Journal: DawnMarie's Bounce Back Journal @ OSB

04-06-2006, 02:22 PM	#14
skelooth eh heh heh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Behind you Posts: 7,205 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 158	Just a heads up duke, I edited your thread title to include "April update" so that when it comes time for judging the judges can find and distinguish the thread properly. __________________ R I P

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