Posts by Chris Harris94

Here is a more comprehensive breakdown, if you want the full picture.
Assuming things hold steady until next year, 🙂

185/100

Even with all the new responsibilities, various setbacks, injuries, and those grueling shifts... I actually managed to get some summer prep done.

A rear view for the record.



Before I get roasted by all you amateur Mr. Olympias regarding my calves, let me just state this: calves simply don't grow; they just are what they are. Besides, I’m perfectly relaxed in this photo.
My long jump is 298cm, I play recreational beach volleyball and basketball, and regardless of how much effort I put in, my calves remain unchanged. However, since I have zero issues with my vertical leap, please refrain from using them as an excuse to critique me—I could have easily amputated my legs, but why bother?
Thanks.

Hey everyone, sorry I’ve been MIA for a while. Here is the final shot from my 2019 summer shred.
So, I’m sitting at 218 lbs—hardly a Greek god, perhaps, but just enough to hold my own on a beach in Miami given I'm 6'1".

Now, I'm pivoting back to a bulk. The goal is to hit 230 lbs and see if I can actually move the needle on my big lifts.

Sending my best to all of you. Keep grinding.

I’ve been off the grid for a little while—just enjoying the summer season.
I haven't stepped foot in the gym in about fifteen days, so I've basically been eating whatever catches my eye and just living life. Spent some time at the beach, soaking up the attention from the ladies, and honestly? I’m feeling pretty good about where my physique is at.
I did a little experimenting with lighting and shadows, so here are a few shots.
Apologies for the quality.

For those of you who kept asking, here are my whitish chicken legs 🙂

😁

So, a buddy of mine snapped this for me yesterday.
It’s just a preliminary progress shot—I'm sitting at about 200 lbs right now, and honestly, I’m pretty stoked with how quickly the weight is dropping off.
The posing is an absolute disaster, obviously, but then again, I didn't exactly put much effort into it. I just grabbed a quick photo to see if I can actually get into decent shape by the end of the summer.

Here is a quick little preview of my current physique.
Progress is steady enough; I should be pretty happy with where I'm at by the time summer rolls around.
The last pose didn't quite land right—I overdid it with the flex on my right arm, which ended up pulling my pec out of whack.
Anyway, just gotta push through until summer hits.🙂

Well, here I am again, resurfacing after a bit of an absence.
I've uploaded a few shots—mostly focusing on the things I’m currently missing. Specifically, I’ve put some extra emphasis on the detail in my back and legs.
I’m struggling a bit with symmetry at the moment, though I fully intend to have that sorted out by summer.
To get straight to the point: my last reading was 185/92.
Please excuse the quality of these photos; I seem to have absolutely no knack for timing or catching the right light. 🙂
Every single photo looks cold to me; that old-school pump just isn't there anymore.

My posture was relaxed enough, but I ended up hunching over like an absolute idiot for no reason at all.

Back exercises in a light flex.

Back issues again. The level of detail is lacking; I’m going to need more substance regarding the "thickness and depth."
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4. Chicken legs—the specific muscle group I’ve recently started hitting with some serious intensity.

One side looks fine, but my chest is looking pretty uneven lately, even though they’ve always been relatively symmetrical to begin with.
I somehow tilted the camera at a ridiculous angle, so the photo looks a bit off.


My apologies for the spamming. I am fully aware of my shortcomings, and I am working quite diligently to address them.
I’ve decided to pivot over to a 5x5 powerlifting program for a while. The idea is to build up some serious raw strength and finally smash through these current plateaus before I eventually transition back to my standard hypertrophy training.
The objective remains clear: by the time summer rolls around, I intend to hit the 90-pound mark on the scale, pack on some serious mass in my back, build up my legs, and—if all goes according to plan—leave a slightly more impressive impression on everyone I encounter.
I couldn't care less about my midsection right now, but I suppose I’ll have to address it before summer rolls around. Honestly, I just can't stand the thought of it.
Go ahead—tear my work apart with your comments and critiques. Honestly, I could really use some advice from someone with actual experience who can give me an objective perspective on this.
Much appreciated.

Hello, everyone. It’s been quite a while since I last checked in here; I’d almost forgotten this thread even existed. Looking through the recent posts, I see a lot of impressive progress and genuine dedication. Truly excellent work.
As for myself, I’ll post my current status—a work in progress.
My primary objectives are to thicken up my back, tighten the core, and address my legs. While my strength numbers on leg day are actually quite high, they aren't visually keeping pace with my upper body. All in all, I've been putting in the work throughout the summer.
Back in the winter, I was bulking at about 220 lbs, and now I'm cutting down to 205 lbs. I think dropping another 15 lbs by the time fall rolls around would be ideal before I kick off the next bulk.🙂
To keep this brief, here is my current physique.🙂
Please excuse the subpar photo quality; it's definitely not professional grade.🙂



Go easy on me.🙂
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Susan Jackson12 said:If you're really feeling that awkward about it, why not just try working out at home?

I mean, sure—start at home to build up the habit, get into decent shape... then once you feel ready, just dive in and the whole problem solves itself.🙂
Maybe try shifting your perspective a bit; find a friend or an acquaintance who's already training. It’ll be much easier if someone else helps pull you into the fold.

Here is an update now that summer is winding down and I've finally managed to pick up a bit of a tan. I took a two-week hiatus from the gym, and my diet while on vacation was... well, let's just say it was a disaster. From Mexican to Indian to standard American fare, I was essentially just gorging myself and drowning in cocktails.
Fortunately, I didn't completely lose all my progress, haha.
Now it's back to reality: hitting the gym hard and focusing on a heavy bulking phase through the winter months.🙂
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Why is it that every single beginner feels the need to rush into supplements immediately? Do you honestly think you’re going to transform into a beast in just two months?
My advice is to spend at least a month or two focusing strictly on the fundamentals—just water, consistent training, and getting your nutrition dialed in. Wait until the initial inflammation subsides and you actually see some tangible progress before you even consider touching something like that. I know plenty of people who started shoving supplements down their throats on day one at the gym, and frankly, they just end up looking like awkward, bloated messes covered in stretch marks.

All this nonsense he’s rambling about—trying to boil everything down to just fruits and vegetables—is absolute garbage. Just toss it out and you'll be a legend, just like 🙂Chris Harris94
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Sugar found in fruit or milk isn't quite the same thing as processed sugar. There is no need to obsess over your sugar intake; you're likely consuming it from various sources without even realizing it. The only exception, if you absolutely insist, is if you are training intensely—in which case, go ahead and load up on some glucose tablets from CVS. That's perfectly fine.
Exercise, run, move around, and simply cut back on bread, alcohol, and other junk food, and you'll have a flat stomach by age five.

By the way, most "sweet treats" are just products loaded with sugar and fats, which serves as a rather obvious explanation for weight gain. Cut those out, ditch the sodas, and drink massive amounts of water instead.

Dymatize is the mother of all brands 🙂
I managed to snag a 5lb tub through a buddy at a discount of about $100 🙂
They're solid products and they actually work. All credit to them,

It has been quite some time since I last posted here. Having taken a lengthy hiatus from my training routine, I am finally attempting to find my footing again.
Standing at 6'1" and weighing roughly 209 lbs. My current objective is to push toward the 220 lb mark; I intend to focus strictly on a bulking phase.
Once winter settles in, I plan to increase both the frequency and intensity of my sessions. For the time being, I am content enough—just maintaining where I am and preparing to show off a bit once I hit the beach this summer. 🙂

It’s been a while since I’ve posted anything on here.
Anyway, winter is finally settling in... back during the summer, I managed to lean down to about 183 lbs, which I documented here:

Fast forward a few months—no training over the summer, just some light jogging and playing beach volleyball here and there—and I’ve definitely let myself go. That college lifestyle caught up with me; too much dining hall food and suddenly I'm sitting at 205 lbs.
For the last month, I've been focused on just maintaining this weight. My plan is to actually try to bulk up a bit more, maybe put on some extra mass, and then tighten everything back up before summer hits.
To make a long story short:

You can see the typical love handles around my waist—that classic problematic area—but overall, I'm pretty happy with where I am. Moving forward, I'm planning to hammer my traps to help fill out my fifth sleeve, and I'll be carrying four logs up and down the stairs every day lol. I also want to work on my arms; progress there feels a bit sluggish lately.
As far as supplements go, I'm just finishing off what little Dymatize whey I have left... once that's gone, I'm not buying anything else until we see what the options are for the summer. There are plenty of brands offering all sorts of stuff, but honestly, pass 🙂
Anyway, that's all from me. Peace.

That was one hell of a movie... honestly, it makes me want to get my hands on one of those tablets myself :🙂))

Personally, I find the best 🙂