I'm not the biggest fan of posing for pictures. Quite frankly I don't even consider myself a ham since picture taking wasn't always my favorite thing to do but every now and then, I like to show off some of my progress. As you know my training changes quite a bit but the results speak for themselves when I get into something or stay as consistent as possible with what I feel like doing.
I'm a fanatic on conditioning but not in the habit of wanting to get shredded and have a ridiculous low level of body fat so I'm actually happy with the results I've accumulated. These are the results of my work with Isometrics, Hammer Training, working with cables such as the Chest Expander & TNT Cables and Animal Movements. The Isometrics have done quite well for me lately and keep the exercises to basic elements of curls, deadlifts, upright rows and Overhead Presses doing at least 2-3 positions for each exercise, the other Iso Exercises supplement to the basic ones are Arm Wrestling, Zercher Squat, Step Up, Bow & Arrow, Handcuffed and Overhead Pulls. I do my best to work as many angles as possible for that day, also added in Isometrics for shoveling.
Not looking to grow 24 inch pythons (even if I wanted to, probably wouldn't be good on my 5'10 frame and look like I can't wipe my own ass) but having strong arms along with having a good build for them has its perks lol. Being laid up in a hospital bed all those years ago, I had to rely on the strength and condition of my upper body at the time to hold me up as long as I could whether it was getting into a wheelchair, into the tub, or keep me up in my walker. I never want to wish that on anyone. It was my drive to maker my arms and the rest of my upper body as strong and functional as possible so I spent many years developing them since and you've seen what I was able to do.
Having a physique has its perks but it's only secondary to what really matters and that's having the strength and the conditioning to go with it, otherwise what's really the point if you look good and can't do a damn thing in the process? You don't even need to have a greek god looking body to be in top condition, besides, having a great body doesn't always mean you're healthy either, being carved out of granite won't last forever and sometimes, having a very muscular body takes a toll on the joints and tendons or even your heart. That's why I love Isometrics so much, it keeps those tendons and ligaments strong in the long haul and helps reduce injury in your later years.
Stay strong and keep developing yourself inside and out making the most of it. Health is one of the biggest things that we need to have in this messed up Pandemic. Get strong, stay healthy and keep kicking ass my friends.
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