PROMO: Train With An Animal

[Lady Ignite]

Hey Guys!

This year at the National ABC on Saturday, March 7th, from 7pm - 9:30pm at Metro Fitness in Columbus, OH, all of the guys will be gathered under one roof to train. We are giving FORVM members a chance to train with an athlete of their choice.


Here is what you need to do:

-Register for the ABC here: http://forum.animalpak.com/showthrea...t-Registration
-State what you would like to train, which athlete you would like to train with, and why. Each athlete will be choosing one person.

Here is the list of guys that will be there:

Dan "Boss" Green
Jay Nera
HIGA MONSTER
Garrett "GUNZ" Griffin
Andrey Malanichev
Frank "Wrath" McGrath
Richard "The Ant" Hawthorne
Jeremy Hoornstra
Sam "Big" Byrd
Jason "HUGE" Huh
Kevin Oak
Roman Fritz
Kade "Pale Rider" Weber
Ibn Mahama
Dorian "HeavyD" Hamilton
Patrick "P Diesel" Raquet
Brandon Lilly
Jordan Wong
BJ Whitehead
Derek Kendall

[sgerwel1985]

So excited for this. Already registered for the event the other day when you put out the 2015 ABC ticket. I'd ideally love to train with Brandon Lilly, would love to get tips from the best of the best! Just started really getting into "powerlifting" over the last few months, would love to see what adjustments he'd like me to make to my set ups. My goal is to enter a competition by the end of the year. Seeing as i'm 6'3.5" 270lb, i'm sure there are adjustments that could be made to utilize my frame and size better. I have had a few knee surgeries on my left knee, last one in 2008. Seeing as Brandon has gone through what he has, i'm sure he can relate. Would also like pointers on how to grow an epic beard!

Regardless if i get picked for him, i'm just excited to go and get any kind of advice possible from the amazing athletes that will be at "our disposal."

See you in a little over 2 weeks!

[rudyn14]

I'd really like to bench with Gunz, the guy is a monster and I'd love to be able to learn from one of the best.

[Nix0r]

Hell yeah, I'm gonna throw my hat into this.

I'd love to be able to bench and learn from Hoornstra. He's one of the best in the business at this, and currently it seems that benching and other upper body work is what my broken body is gonna let me train hard at the given time, so I might as well do whatever I can to maximize this opportunity.

[Razor]

It would be an honor to lift and get some tips from the master himself, GUNZ. One of the coolest dudes i ever met and seriously goes lights out every time he touches the iron. The dude's almost possessed when he lifts so i'm in for this!!

[Scottemillz]

I wanna' train legs with P Diesel for sure. I want to train legs because I can push a good bit with them, but before I start taking them to an all new level, I feel I could use some pointers and would be honored if they came from him. He has a very visible passion for the iron, one that seems fueled by no other motives than the reward of lifting that barbell up and slammin' it back home. I know that working with him, I would leave Columbus with my mind full of new knowledge and tips to help me one step further on my journey, to wade through the rubble of my former self and come out bigger and badder than ever.

Peace

-Scottemilz

[Robb]

I would be honored to train with BJ Whitehead. After having a bit of a set back in my training about a year ago I found a new motivation and drive keeping up with BJ's instagram and facebook. Always responding to comments and being positive to his followers says just what an all around awesome guy he is. I would like to mainly work on my bench but help with in my squat and deadlift form as well. He is such a well rounded powerlifter with impressive numbers in all lifts I feel like I could learn so much. Oh! and how to work traps so I can get in on the trap game!

[STRONGfireMAN]

This is such an awesome opportunity for forvm members!! I already registered for the ABC event and It would be incredibly amazing to train chest with Frank "Wrath" McGrath! I feel like everyone wants to train arms with Frank because he's got freaky size and vascularity but Id like to train chest and get pointers from one of the most inspirational bodybuilders in the game, every year he gets better and better and id be a fool to not soak up as much knowledge as I can! This is a one of a kind opportunity and just bad ass!!

[STRONGfireMAN]

This is such an awesome opportunity for forvm members!! I already registered for the ABC event last week and It would be incredibly amazing to train chest with Frank "Wrath" McGrath! I feel like everyone wants to train arms with Frank because he's got freaky size and vascularity but Id like to train chest and get pointers from one of the most inspirational bodybuilders in the game, every year he gets better and better and i'd be a fool to not soak up as much knowledge as I can!
I went through a very similar accident in 2010 when Frank did while I was at work, Wrath's articles were the reason I didn't give up after the surgeries and didn't listen to the doctors and the doubters. If he could come back from his shit, then so could I. This is a bad ass what Animal is doing and a phenomenal opportunity.

[BringTheCarnage]

I have been going to the cage and the national ABC foe years now and love every moment of it! Since I have started I have trained wit G Diesel who sets an amazing example of hard work and intellect that I absorb every year, I have trained with tommy "rage" fuller multiple times and he shows a certain level of concentration and demonstration of each movement that has truly been a cornerstone in my training since meeting him. I have trained with Josh Landry who is a true inspiration and demonstrates hard work, he was just a fan at one time himself to become a universal athlete. All of these athletes have showed me something that has made me stronger and more focused every year. Now this year I would love an opportunity to train with the great PDiesel. I have watched Patrick every year in the cage helping people and talking to everyone showing them just how personable he really is. Others have told me how much he helps and would love to learn and absorb what he has to offer! I have great respect for everyone on this list but Patrick who I have been waiting to train with for some time now.

[ganderson]

I would love to be able to train w/ Roman Fritz. Since he's joined Animal, I've followed him constantly. I really admire his work ethic, his training style and philosophies about everything.

I'd like to train shoulders or arms...after some injuries with a labrum and slightly torn biceps, they're my overall weaker points. Being able to learn some things from Roman, and being able to train with him would be an honor.

[ronlifts]

Before this thread even started, I was thinking Dan Green. I've been watching his videos on facebook and YouTube for a very long time and have kept up with his progress/training throughout the years. I haven't been doing powerlifting long but would definitely like to learn from the best out there especially on the squat and perhaps the bench. I feel like those, especially squat, is a weak point of mine and Dan has an awesome workload when doing squats. I have a wide stance just like he does and stand roughly same height. I would think since we have same build and also same weight class(220s) that I could learn a lot from him. I have been to 7 Arnold Classics but never in the cage or at Metro with the guys. I'm hoping this will be my first for both of them. If picked, I would be honored and take in as much as I can to better my lifts and progress even more. Once in a lifetime opportunity!!!

[GunRock]

I really want to train with Sam Byrd. My squat used to be my best lift but has suffered in the past few years. I'd like some advice from a world class squatter on what I can do to improve form. I also highly respect what he's been able to accomplish despite injuries. I think his CAT style of squatting and his approach to diet, training and conditioning are exactly what I need to learn. I plan to pick his brain about all of the above and how he manages training and a career outside powerlifting.

[SoChillBro]

Frank has always been my favorite bodybuilder, I remember the first time seeing his pictures thinking "I'd kill to have veins like that" haha. Getting to train with my idol would be a dream come true. I've been to the past 3 National ABC's being able to train and learn from an experienced pro would take the overall experience of the Animal Barbell Club to the next level. Getting the opportunity to train with someone who is the true definition of not giving up on their dreams and being able to work one on one with someone with that mindset would be truly incredible, and something I would remember and draw on for my own journey to becoming the best bodybuilder I can be.

[Firefist]

I'd really like to bench with Gunz, the guy is a monster and I'd love to be able to learn from one of the best.

That dude is awesome. Got the chance to learn from him a few years ago.


Great to see that Roman and Andrey will both be there. I know its a hell of a haul for both of em.

[Bledsoe52]

This would be a hard choice. Frank has perfect technique and is such a veteran of the game. Just listening to him talk one on one would change an up and comers entire mentality. But Jason Huh is such an interesting person and his half rep constant pressure technique blows me out of the water. Ive tried a few things ive seen him explain in videos and I can tell there is good results. but I would love to get some one on one insight. regardless, Animal athletes are some of the most knowledgable and experienced guys out there. It would be an honor.

[G Diesel]

A good time. And a great opportunity to train with the best.

Peace, G

[Segansational]

Well, if given the chance, I'd love to train with Jason Huh. His philosophy and outlook on life and lifting, combined with his massive frame he's built is inspiring. If possible, I'd want to train back with him, because his lat development is unreal. It's like action figure status. Even just shooting the sh*t would be cool. Plus his food always looks killer, so maybe i could steal a recipe or two from him!

[AJones148]

I'd like to either train Squat with J-Wong, or Deadlift with Dan Green.

Squat with J-Wong, cause he's a great squatter. I follow him on ig and I'm aware that he won a squat contest a couple months ago (he won overall, I won my old weight class, cause not too many women entered.) I started squatting low bar about a month ago and after the first disappointing month, it's now finally coming together and helping my squat. I'm getting better at it but I think if he looks at my form, that might be the difference between me getting 282-7 and 292 for my final squat attempt at my meet the next week. This is the only lift I've really been improving on lately, so I'm hoping I can make the most of it and improve my total at my meet on 3/14. Also, he lives in FL so my chances of seeing him at other upcoming meets or possibly training with him again is more likely than most of the other Animals.

Deadlift with Dan Green cause he's one of my favorites and one of the best deadlifters out there. I've been missing the same # on my deadlift for the last 7 months. This Saturday, I'm gonna try Sumo again. I don't know if it's too late to switch or how it will go but I'll have a better idea after this weekend. Either way somethings been off for a while with my deadlift and needs fixing. I know Dan pulls Sumo in competition but I've seen him pull conventional in training. Maybe he can also help me decide if I'm still not sure by then. I'm a little heavier than I was when conventional was progressing and maybe my leverages have changed and he can look at my form and see which one suits me better now. I need to pull at least this 350 at that meet (That's gonna be my second attempt, then 364 for my final I think, unless 350 moves real fast and I go heavier for the final) and maybe he can help me make it happen.

It would be awesome if either one picked me, I really don't have a preference.

[brunos400ex]

I would love the opportunity to train with Roman Fitz. I had never heard of him before he became an Animal athlete, but I quickly started following him more. I think Animal made a killer choice in signing him! After watching the interview videos he did it was really inspiring to see how much he went through as a little kid and still kept grinding eating only apples haha. I like how he said he not only wanted to be big but completely shredded too. After seeing some of his recent off-season pictures he is doing an awesome job of accomplishing both. I would love the opportunity to train with an elite level athlete to receive more knowledge on training and nutrition. Also I would like too see if I can keep up at his training level intensity. I would also love to hear more about how things like bodybuilding and general lifestyles are in Germany.

REX LETS TRAIN AND PUT ME THROUGH HELL!!!