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jmboiardi
jmboiardi p John M Boiardi
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Scott has been on me to post some progress pics so today I finally relented. I don't have any from the past but these pics were taken today and are based on my current measurements and assuming my bodyfat is about 11% - not sure if that is high or low. The pic showing my left side (bottom pic) is the one with the torn bicep. You will note it is shorter and higher than my right bicep but my strength is near 100% after 5 months.

 

 

34 years of lifting and nutritional experience and resident "old man" :-) MS Athlete and past Super Hermanite since 2013.
Whisper
Whisper p+ Kostas Kroustaloudis
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Posted By: jmboiardi

Scott has been on me to post some progress pics so today I finally relented. I don't have any from the past but these pics were taken today and are based on my current measurements and assuming my bodyfat is about 11% - not sure if that is high or low. The pic showing my left side (bottom pic) is the one with the torn bicep. You will note it is shorter and higher than my right bicep but my strength is near 100% after 5 months.

 

 

Goddamn, thats an excellent physique. Yea the tear is noticeable for sure. Does it hurt to tear a bicep and how much? I wish I dont have to find out by myself. :D

Muscular Strength Athlete and Content Manager 6 Years Lifting Experience Bachelors in Molecular Chemistry/Biochemistry, Working towards Masters Lifting Style & Philosophy : Aikido, Energy, Balance, Flexibility, Posture
Mcmike
Mcmike g Michael Benedict Ramos
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Posted By: jmboiardi

Scott has been on me to post some progress pics so today I finally relented. I don't have any from the past but these pics were taken today and are based on my current measurements and assuming my bodyfat is about 11% - not sure if that is high or low. The pic showing my left side (bottom pic) is the one with the torn bicep. You will note it is shorter and higher than my right bicep but my strength is near 100% after 5 months.

 

 

Is that you John? 50 years of age? No way! Good foundation of biceps you have there, as well as the chest Ohhhhh I still can't imagine that you are already 50! ahahahahah Awesome JOhn!

( Beginner ) 1 Year Lifting Experience Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management Don't be afraid to make mistakes, face failure and fall, because most of the time, the greatest rewards come from doing the things that scare you the most. You'll get everything you wish for... just focus and work on it. And you'll get more than you could ever have imagined. Who knows where life will take you. The road is long, and in the end - - the journey is the destination.
jmboiardi
jmboiardi p John M Boiardi
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Posted By: Whisper

Goddamn, thats an excellent physique. Yea the tear is noticeable for sure. Does it hurt to tear a bicep and how much? I wish I dont have to find out by myself. :D

Thanks Kostas. Ironically, I felt the muscle tear but it felt like it was my forearm. It didn't hurt at all until later that night and then into the next morning. I immediately was icing it and it swelled up pretty bad. All the blood drained into my forearm which is why I initially thought I tore a muscle in my forearm.

 

It kinda sucks as my biceps are/were my best muscle group with nice long muscle bellies and straight cephalic veins going down the side. Anyways, it could have been a lot worse and I could've tore the distal tendon off the bone and would have been out of commission for at least 6 months. I was back down the gym training lightly in 1 week. I look at it now as a battle scar and a reminder to lift like I am 50 not like I am a young strong dude like you in my 20's :-)

 

John

34 years of lifting and nutritional experience and resident "old man" :-) MS Athlete and past Super Hermanite since 2013.
jmboiardi
jmboiardi p John M Boiardi
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Posted By: Mcmike

Is that you John? 50 years of age? No way! Good foundation of biceps you have there, as well as the chest Ohhhhh I still can't imagine that you are already 50! ahahahahah Awesome JOhn!

Thanks Mike. I am hoping people will see this and it will inspire them and remind them that consistent training and good nutrition over the years goes a long way and can keep you looking and feeling younger as you age :-)

 

John

34 years of lifting and nutritional experience and resident "old man" :-) MS Athlete and past Super Hermanite since 2013.
Mcmike
Mcmike g Michael Benedict Ramos
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Thanks Mike. I am hoping people will see this and it will inspire them and remind them that consistent training and good nutrition over the years goes a long way and can keep you looking and feeling younger as you age :-)

 

John

I'm sure they will John... I'm already 29 and you are 50, but we look like we're on the same age =). Damn! ahahaha

 

Yes I agree with you John.. fitness make us young again! I should convince my mom and dad.. maybe it's not too late for them to be young again ahahahahaha

( Beginner ) 1 Year Lifting Experience Bachelor of Science in Marketing Management Don't be afraid to make mistakes, face failure and fall, because most of the time, the greatest rewards come from doing the things that scare you the most. You'll get everything you wish for... just focus and work on it. And you'll get more than you could ever have imagined. Who knows where life will take you. The road is long, and in the end - - the journey is the destination.
Hawk_Given
Hawk_Given g Hawk Given
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Great Job John!! You look great! It is motivating for this 46-year old seeing someone a little older looking fit. Need to put one of the picture as your profile and also as your thumbnail.

 

Like you said it is about nutrition nutrition!!!

MS Athlete BS, Medical Technology (ASCP) BS, Organizational Leadership and Supervision I Give God all the glory! That is where I find true strength!
Daniel_Meyer
Daniel_Meyer g Daniel Meyer
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Posted By: jmboiardi

Scott has been on me to post some progress pics so today I finally relented. I don't have any from the past but these pics were taken today and are based on my current measurements and assuming my bodyfat is about 11% - not sure if that is high or low. The pic showing my left side (bottom pic) is the one with the torn bicep. You will note it is shorter and higher than my right bicep but my strength is near 100% after 5 months.

 

 

Great job buddy!!

Sport Rehabilitation BSc GSR Sport Rehabilitator and S&C coach at Boston United FC Super Hermanite Twitter: Daniel_Meyer99
ABrowning
ABrowning g Allen Browning
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I always wondered what ur physique looked like because I read u talking abt it from time to time. Blew me away. Nice structure u've built for yourself man! Very inspiring. Me at 34 I see what a lot of hard work can look like with age. And 50 isn't old man...

Kick ass!!!
William_Steinset
William_Steinset p William Steinset
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Posted By: jmboiardi

Scott has been on me to post some progress pics so today I finally relented. I don't have any from the past but these pics were taken today and are based on my current measurements and assuming my bodyfat is about 11% - not sure if that is high or low. The pic showing my left side (bottom pic) is the one with the torn bicep. You will note it is shorter and higher than my right bicep but my strength is near 100% after 5 months.

 

 

Looking like a real beast there ! Good work brotha !

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GT_turbo
GT_turbo g Gregor Trost
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I'm sure they will John... I'm already 29 and you are 50, but we look like we're on the same age =). Damn! ahahaha

 

Yes I agree with you John.. fitness make us young again! I should convince my mom and dad.. maybe it's not too late for them to be young again ahahahahaha

I sent (I admit, with a bit "forced" manner) my father to the gym few years ago at age little above 50. He had three "stupid" accidents with broken bones, nothing serious but they were there. That was the main reason. Weightlifting takes care for stronger bones (fighting osteoporosis), make your body more resistant by strengtening muscles and ligaments, stabilizing joints, helps to prevent losing muscle mass due to aging, etc.,... Then he found he swims and cycle much easier and comfortable than before. And now he is a gym freak :D Nothing serious, but always with smile on cruise from exercise to exercise at age of 63.

 

@jmboiardi, you don't look like ripped young men, but you look rock solid ;) thumbs up!

 

BR, Gregor

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jmboiardi
jmboiardi p John M Boiardi
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Posted By: GT_turbo

I sent (I admit, with a bit "forced" manner) my father to the gym few years ago at age little above 50. He had three "stupid" accidents with broken bones, nothing serious but they were there. That was the main reason. Weightlifting takes care for stronger bones (fighting osteoporosis), make your body more resistant by strengtening muscles and ligaments, stabilizing joints, helps to prevent losing muscle mass due to aging, etc.,... Then he found he swims and cycle much easier and comfortable than before. And now he is a gym freak :D Nothing serious, but always with smile on cruise from exercise to exercise at age of 63.

 

@jmboiardi, you don't look like ripped young men, but you look rock solid ;) thumbs up!

 

BR, Gregor

Thanks Gregor. That is awesome about your father. I am sure he is thanking you now for getting him started and I am sure he feels much better and is stronger :-)

 

John

34 years of lifting and nutritional experience and resident "old man" :-) MS Athlete and past Super Hermanite since 2013.
jmboiardi
jmboiardi p John M Boiardi
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Posted By: William_Steinset

Looking like a real beast there ! Good work brotha !

Thanks William :-)

 

John

34 years of lifting and nutritional experience and resident "old man" :-) MS Athlete and past Super Hermanite since 2013.
jmboiardi
jmboiardi p John M Boiardi
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Posted By: Daniel_Meyer

Great job buddy!!

Thanks Daniel :-)

 

John

34 years of lifting and nutritional experience and resident "old man" :-) MS Athlete and past Super Hermanite since 2013.
jmboiardi
jmboiardi p John M Boiardi
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Posted By: Hawk_Given

Great Job John!! You look great! It is motivating for this 46-year old seeing someone a little older looking fit. Need to put one of the picture as your profile and also as your thumbnail.

 

Like you said it is about nutrition nutrition!!!

Thanks Hawk. You're doing great as well. It is good not be the only older person on here who appreciates pumping iron :-)

 

John

34 years of lifting and nutritional experience and resident "old man" :-) MS Athlete and past Super Hermanite since 2013.
Harley1962
Harley1962 g Harley Baldwin
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Looking really solid, John! Definitely something to aspire to for a "fellow 50 year old"! (actually I'll be 52 in July)

 

Just two questions : how does one (accurately) measure BF %..?? I have seen the "calipers" in various doctor's offices, but is that a REAL measurement? I always thought you have to be immersed in H2O or something to have a TRUE BF % taken? (or even a blood draw?)

 

And : Sorry to bring up a "bad moment" again, but were you deadlifting when you tore your bicep (switch grip?); I've read that this is a rather common injury when doing heavy weight on deads--supposedly MORE common that back injuries?!

 

I'm only lifting a month now, but I can see / feel changes already....and this forum has been a huge reason for that!

 

Harley

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