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I wanted to introduce myself to this forum. I have been bodybuilding for almost thirty years. I am pleased with most of what I have gained from my years of training. Eighteen months ago I had to change my "supplements" due to high liver values. At the time, I was planning on taking 6 to 8 months off, and start again. I continued to train. My strength went way down and I lost about 20 pounds. I started trying legal supplements, paying better attention to my diet and getting plenty of rest. To my surprise, my strength began to rise and I gained my weight back. I since have decided to stay with this approach. I am pleased with my workouts. I am still educating myself on the products that work and the ones that don't.

Welcome to DB! Sounds like you made the right choice and it's paying off, good to hear. 30 years eh? You must be huge, got any pics?

No Quarter
Thanks for the welcome! I will get some pics up. I am 5'11", 262 (this morning!) I am in a bulking phase and carrying a bit of extra fat. I usually start cutting up in April.
 
 

Hey Intense;
 
Welcome to the board.
Don’t be afraid to ask questions, there’s a lot of good advice here. Good luck.
 
Peace
 

Thanks jram. This seems like a great board. I am reading everything and hopefully will become educated.

Welcome to DB!  

Marc C. David - NGA CPT
Author of NoBull Bodybuilding
www.nobullbodybuilding.com

Thank you Marc, I have read many of your post. I look forward to "picking your brain" at some point.
 
With respect,
 
Intense

Just wanted to offer a greeting. I am also new to the board and it's good to see other "old farts" banging back the years. What are some of the methods/theories you've used over the years? I cycle Powerlifting techniques, Volume Training and a blend of Abbreviated Training and HIT throughout the year.
 
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oldfart,
Thanks for the greeting! I have tried just about all the training methods I have ever ran across. I gained most of my raw size from power-lifting training. I was a big follower of Mike Mentzer's program for a while. Injuries have limited my ability to go extremely heavy now. I have had quality muscle gains on various volume training techniques. I feel that mixing it up helps keep my workouts fresh, and keeps my muscles from adapting. I am currently using super/giant sets. Moderate weight and reps, with very little rest between sets. My size remains good, but my strength is harder to maintain. I think a lot of us "old" guys, who do this for years, develop an instinct to what we need to be doing. I don't really count how many sets I do, I just know when I am done! My workout partners are at least 15 years younger than me, but I keep up pretty well.
 
It is certainly good to see another "seasoned warrior" here on this board. I left my other board, as it mainly focused on what chemicals were best stacked together and how to obtain those chemicals. I look forward to exchanging ideas and experiences with you.
 
With respect,
 
Intense