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[mastover]

After just viewing the comparison back shots on the update page, your back thickeness is amazing! Two completely different looking backs. Erectors and even your rear delts are fantastic. A perfect object lesson as to the effectiveness of deadlifts. And I also agree with your assessment with squats and deads....for my money the deadlift is far more taxing and can produce more anabolism than squats. Although I'd never stop squatting

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by mastover

After just viewing the comparison back shots on the update page, your back thickeness is amazing! Two completely different looking backs. Erectors and even your rear delts are fantastic.

Thanks, Mastover!

With regards to my shoulders, I have definitely made big improvements with my rear delts, so any idea why they look fairly symmetrical (as compared to the medial and anterior heads) when I hit a rear double-bi, but comparatively weak looking from the front while I'm flexing? Do you think they just need to be brought up even more, or are my genetics forcing this on me?

Originally Posted by mastover

And I also agree with your assessment with squats and deads....for my money the deadlift is far more taxing and can produce more anabolism than squats. Although I'd never stop squatting

[mastover]

Originally Posted by John Stone

Thanks, Mastover!

With regards to my shoulders, I have definitely made big improvements with my rear delts, so any idea why they look fairly symmetrical (as compared to the medial and anterior heads) when I hit a rear double-bi, but comparatively weak looking from the front while I'm flexing? Do you think they just need to be brought up even more, or are my genetics forcing this on me?

Well since you've gone on record numerous times in the past expressing your intentions of never competing in a bodybuilding show, I think it's safe to tell you that your posing needs a lot more work than your physique. lol

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by mastover

Well since you've gone on record numerous times in the past expressing your intentions of never competing in a bodybuilding show, I think it's safe to tell you that your posing needs a lot more work than your physique. lol

[gazareth]

Question for mastover (although John may be able to answer as well):

What's the rationale for the change in creatine supplementation this week?

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by gazareth

Question for mastover (although John may be able to answer as well):

What's the rationale for the change in creatine supplementation this week?

As we're closing in on my goal, Mastover is eliminating anything that may potentially cause bloat/water retention.

Correct me if I've assumed incorrectly, Mastover.

[gazareth]

Originally Posted by John Stone

As we're closing in on my goal, Mastover is eliminating anything that may potentially cause bloat/water retention.

I had assumed this as well, as I know SC advocates not taking Creatine on SGX for the same reason. I was more curious about the "leg day only" regimen.

Sorry for not being clearer.

(and I was trying so hard not to do my "British thing where I say "I'll just ease into this conversation" instead of just getting to the point" )

[carguy]

Originally Posted by mastover

I think it's safe to tell you that your posing needs a lot more work than your physique. lol

Strike a pose.

[John Stone]

The progress I've made with my delts is starting to show pretty well now that I've reduced my body fat enough to start etching in some nice cuts. I still have plenty of room for improvement, but I'm pleased with the improvements I've made this year. Even though I'm smaller now than I was a few months ago, I think the muscle separation I'm starting to see makes me look more muscular.

My overall vascularity is starting to improve, too.

[eleonardo]

Originally Posted by John Stone

The progress I've made with my delts is starting to show pretty well now that I've reduced my body fat enough to start etching in some nice cuts. I still have plenty of room for improvement, but I'm pleased with the improvements I've made this year. Even though I'm smaller now than I was a few months ago, I think the muscle separation I'm starting to see makes me look more muscular.

My overall vascularity is starting to improve, too.

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John,
What do you think has been the reason your delts have developed so well lately. I know you wrote "I'll focus more on my delts and lats" but I never really got what you did specifically. I always imagined you worked every part of your body with vigorous effort.
Thanks.

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by eleonardo

John,
What do you think has been the reason your delts have developed so well lately. I know you wrote "I'll focus more on my delts and lats" but I never really got what you did specifically. I always imagined you worked every part of your body with vigorous effort.
Thanks.

Well, I didn't work my shoulders during the entire time my shoulder was injured. Then, after my shoulder was (more or less) healed, I was worried about re-injury and still didn't work my shoulders at all for awhile, and then went light once I did. These past couple of bulks I threw all those concerns out and hit my delts very hard and with extra exercises. They have responded with good growth, and it seems my concerns about re-injury were unfounded.

[comp818]

John, are you planning to have any kids in the future?

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by comp818

John, are you planning to have any kids in the future?

I had two last night. They are delicious when slow roasted with a little garlic.

[comp818]

Originally Posted by John Stone

I had two last night. They are delicious when slow roasted with a little garlic.

Don' know what you mean by that. But I was just curious if you had any plans to extend your family.

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by comp818

Don' know what you mean by that. But I was just curious if you had any plans to extend your family.

I'll be more succinct, then: It's a rude question, especially coming from a perfect stranger, and is absolutely none of your business.

[jchantelau]

Great work John. Already a very successful cut. Keep up the good work and keep inspiring!

[DashZ]

I'll add my compliments too. You look great. You also are a model of inspiration for me. Keep up the fantastic work.

Here's an interesting question for you, how do you think all this transformation has affected you mentally? Have you changed how you react to people, or changes in your confidence?

[John Stone]

Originally Posted by jchantelau

Great work John. Already a very successful cut. Keep up the good work and keep inspiring!

Thanks very much! I'm pleased with the cut. Mastover's cutting program has demanded a lot of me, but it has been amazingly effective.

Originally Posted by DashZ

Here's an interesting question for you, how do you think all this transformation has affected you mentally? Have you changed how you react to people, or changes in your confidence?

Night and day. I didn't have any confidence before. I'd keep my mouth shut and avoid conflict at all costs. I also avoided any kind of social interaction. Now I smile and talk to people everywhere I go, and I have the confidence to speak my mind.

[Born83]

Hey what's up John? I gotta question for ya...

When raising the bar in a deadlift, does it rub against your shins?

[Born83]

Originally Posted by John Stone

Night and day. I didn't have any confidence before. I'd keep my mouth shut and avoid conflict at all costs. I also avoided any kind of social interaction..........

This describes me very well. I'm hoping to change that.