John Stone's Picture Gallery and Video Archive

[Nico]

Originally Posted by Abdominator

Man! You guys are awesome.

John and I are almost equal regarding musculature! That's shocking! John's upper arm is bigger when compared to mine, but our physiques are definitely becoming similar. Personally though, I think John overall is still physically bigger than I am.

Hey John! When I'm finished setting my home gym, is it ok if I put one your pictures up on the wall as inspiration? I feel somehow that our physiques were inspired by each other's hard work and determination.





Peace my friends, and be blessed!

- Skip

John's made tremendous progress and his arms are of similar greatness as yours, but you're still dominant in a lot of other categories which is why you can put one of those thongs on and get on stage without the embarassment that 99.8% of us would feel.

John could be there in a few more years though given his work ethic, knowledge, genetics, and determination.

[Abdominator]

Originally Posted by John Stone

I finally took a new shot of my back. I'm not real happy with it, and it's pretty obvious why my back is going to be a MAJOR focus of my next bulk. So, I guess you can consider this my "before" picture.

We're going to have to get you a rowing attachment for your home gym:



It does wonders for the middle and lower trapezius. You can also do bentover dumbbell rows (on your bench), or of course T-Bar rows.

- Skip

[TheRyanator]

Originally Posted by Nico

John's made tremendous progress and his arms are of similar greatness as yours, but you're still dominant in a lot of other categories which is why you can put one of those thongs on and get on stage without the embarassment that 99.8% of us would feel.

John could be there in a few more years though given his work ethic, knowledge, genetics, and determination.

Yes, John. When are you going to start donning the thong for your Monthly Update pics? :d_eek:

[Abdominator]

Originally Posted by Nico

John's made tremendous progress and his arms are of similar greatness as yours, but you're still dominant in a lot of other categories which is why you can put one of those thongs on and get on stage without the embarassment that 99.8% of us would feel.

John could be there in a few more years though given his work ethic, knowledge, genetics, and determination.

Eh... I think John could do the posing trunk route. Yeah, it takes a bit of courage, but once everything's in place... it's not bad:





Ah... there I go again. This thread isn't about me, it's about John. Sorry John for posting myself all over the place.

- Skip "Yes, I'm an attention whore."

[ltz]

Originally Posted by Abdominator

- Skip "Yes, I'm an attention whore."

You got that right!

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by Abdominator

John and I are almost equal regarding musculature! That's shocking! John's upper arm is bigger when compared to mine, but our physiques are definitely becoming similar. Personally though, I think John overall is still physically bigger than I am.

It's a good thing you are a better body builder than you are a bluffer!

Hey John! When I'm finished setting my home gym, is it ok if I put one your pictures up on the wall as inspiration? I feel somehow that our physiques were inspired by each other's hard work and determination.

Wow, I'd truly be honored.

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by Nico

John's made tremendous progress and his arms are of similar greatness as yours, but you're still dominant in a lot of other categories which is why you can put one of those thongs on and get on stage without the embarassment that 99.8% of us would feel.

Agreed. I'm not being modest in the least when I say that my development is not even in the same ballpark as Skip's. It's going to take me a few more years of hard work to even approach Skip's symmetry and muscular development.

John could be there in a few more years though given his work ethic, knowledge, genetics, and determination.

I believe that with all my heart, and I plan to put lots of time under the iron to make it happen. Then I'll make my very own workout video set to Chas Jankel's "Number One"*, just like Skip.


*Number one is a hard time in the making
Number two is the one place I'm not taking
Number three goes on one knee for a token
Number four is the short straw, but it's broken

I'd give my all just to be number one

Number one is a hard time in the making

Don't give (don't give) a damn (a damn)
What else (what else) I am (I am)
I am (I am) the man
In the making

Number five is a bad drive 'round the circut
Number six is a sad trick when you work it

I'd give the world I could be number one

Number one is the one way to salvation

I'll do (I'll do) my best (my best)
To beat (to beat) the rest (the rest)
And be (and be) the best
In the nation

I'll stake (I'll stake) my claim (my claim)
I'll make (I'll make) my name (my name)
My love (my love) my game
My vocation (my vocation my vocation my vocation...)


I'd give my all just to be number one
I'd give my all just to be number
I'd give my all just to be number one

Don't give (don't give) a damn (a damn)
What else (what else) I am (I am)
I am (I am) the man
In the making

I'll stake (I'll stake) my claim (my claim)
I'll make (I'll make) my name (my name)
My love (my love) my game
My vocation

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by Abdominator

We're going to have to get you a rowing attachment for your home gym

I finally have one now with my Titan! Lately I've been doing low cable rows every week along with deads, wide-grip pull-ups, t-bar rows and so on.

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by TheRyanator

Yes, John. When are you going to start donning the thong for your Monthly Update pics? :d_eek:

I spent enough time in nuthuggers when I was a swimmer to last a lifetime.

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by Abdominator

- Skip "Yes, I'm an attention whore."

Couldn't resist (10 second photoshop job, but you get the idea)

[Jim G.]

Originally Posted by John Stone

Couldn't resist (10 second photoshop job, but you get the idea)

You're killin' me!

[Gila Monster]

Originally Posted by John Stone

Couldn't resist (10 second photoshop job, but you get the idea)

Wow! She's hot! :d_eek:

I've just found my goal!

[eleonardo]

Originally Posted by John Stone

Couldn't resist (10 second photoshop job, but you get the idea)

HAHAAHAHAHAH
OH MY LORD THATS FUNNY

[1FastGTX]

Originally Posted by John Stone

Couldn't resist (10 second photoshop job, but you get the idea)

I think this is the best picture of Skip I've ever seen!!!!

[Timbermiko]

Originally Posted by Abdominator

Eh... I think John could do the posing trunk route. Yeah, it takes a bit of courage, but once everything's in place... it's not bad:





Ah... there I go again. This thread isn't about me, it's about John. Sorry John for posting myself all over the place.

- Skip "Yes, I'm an attention whore."

Hell, If I looked as good as you Skip...I'd be all over the net!
Great sym...Alot of density...

[JoeSchmo]

Originally Posted by John Stone

I believe that with all my heart, and I plan to put lots of time under the iron to make it happen. Then I'll make my very own workout video set to Chas Jankel's "Number One"*, just like Skip.

Nice video...but......one critical component is missing.....



Where are the Mickey Mouse ears?

[John Stone]

I just finished the most intense workout of my life. I am actually having trouble typing.

I decided to give supersets a try for today's arm workout. Whooooo, boy! That was my first ever superset workout and I am blown away. Talk about difficult and intense! My arms feel like they are about to explode. They're pumped to just shy of 17 inches.

No BS, I'm so tired and pumped up that I can't even take off my shirt right now.

Many of you know who Bill Grant is. Today I was checking out his arm videos on BB.com and found what he had to say intriguing. Bill is an advocate of push/pull ("antagonistic") supersets. Since today is my tricep/bicep day, it seemed like a perfect opportunity to give that technique a roll. The videos are good, check them out here if you're interested: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/gastelu15.htm

Here are some pictures of my arms after my workout. I've got a tricep shot, a bicep shot and a picture of me immediately after my last set looking very sweaty and intense.

[jgmx]

you're arms are looking super good john

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by jgmx

you're arms are looking super good john

Thanks - likewise!

[Smooth Criminal]

damn John you look like a shadow of your former self. I can't believe you went from all that flab to tons of muscle.