This is Mike from Barrington, NH. A great example of how slow but steady muscle gain can make an impressive visual difference when you keep lean instead of bulking.
Mike writes:
“I had been “bulking” for several months prior to this, and of course I bought into all the horrible advice you hear in the gym and, although I was about 10 lbs heavier than when I begain weight training in this picture, not much to look at. I guess a couple months after taking that picture I found your site, started listening to your solid advice, and before I knew it, I went downtown and bought a bucket hat. I do a five-way split, and I jog about 3 miles a day, maybe 4 on an off day (More in the summer, but it’s not fun doing it inside, and it’s COLD in New England). My semi-long term goal at this point in time is to have a low enough bodyfat % to compete in a small, local bodybuilding competition this October (the Granite State Open), more for the experience than anything, I suppose. Anyway, I’m a huge fan, and I’ve learned so much from you. Thanks for taking the time to review this and I hope you consider me for your success story competition. “