I'd add and ab workout to this too - as long as you're at the dip station or chinning bar, add knee/leg raises to target those lower abs.

Genetics may not be what I have to overcome, but it definitely is a product of ‘breeding’.

I dealt with childhood brain cancer. My parents were told that I had only a few weeks to live. I fought past it and was then given a couple years. Once getting through that period, they were told their son would never make it out of his teens.

I’m still alive.

During that hospital stay and following years of chemotherapy, I fell off the normal growth chart during my formative years. I was very protected by my parents from that point and I wasn’t allowed to take part in anything strenuous, risky, or competitive (read ‘fun’). No football, weight lifting (“you’ll get hurt!”), no sports. I became a small, socially inept, nerd. I’ve always been the short guy, the skinny one, the weak one, picked last, etc…
This lead to an attitude of ‘play it safe’ and ‘follow the rules’ to make it through life like a ‘normal’ person.
In college, I took martial arts classes – a real paradigm shift to think I could even try it. I became the fastest to advance and most dedicated student and soon began teaching classes.

I'm now 41 years old. Seeing myself in pictures and the mirror has inspired me to fight aging and do whatever it takes to keep up with my 4 year old daughter. I’m ready to push beyond the potential set for me and push through to greatness.
- Jeff Dheere, Mesquite, TX

Joni and avril - what are you waiting for? - let's see those before and after pictures!

Ladies - I'm a small guy about the same size as you both - let's face it; this program will give you the map to feeling and looking great - hands down. As Vince says though, this is advanced stuff and you need a solid base program and routine established - like the No Nonsence Muscle Building course. Take it to heart and we'll all be better for it.

Great spirit folks! Mike, I'm just now 41 and can feel your pain... Getting back in shape after a long lay off is tough but extremely fufilling when you start to see and feel changes. Here's to hoping you get a good report from the doctor.
I hope you enjoyed your vacation and wish all of you the best with your life goals - just be sure to enjoy the ride along the way!