The T-ransformation challenge was created to get the forum together and push ourselves to achieve something more. The kind of physique transformation that too many lifters talk about and too few follow through on.
In January , nearly 60 of us started the long process. Two-thirds were able to stick it out to the end, and the results of those who successfully tackled the challenge are below.
Cast your vote for the best transformation, remembering that “transformation” is in the eye of the beholder. This isn’t necessarily a “fat loss challenge”, so keep that in mind when choosing the winner.
Be sure to also vote for the Most Improved , where competitors who finished the 2019 challenge compare their current selves to their previous versions, and we can see who put in the most work over the long-term.
All voting will close at 3:00pm EST, Friday June 5. That’s plenty of time to get your votes in and pick the winners.
Best Transformation, January to June:
Aldebaran
Alex_yu
Allberg
Boilerman
Botslayer
Boyce79
Brownbear1968
Burien_top_team
Caesium32
Chaoshander
Chickenlittle
Chieftain
Chris_Colucci
Cyrrex
Dagill2
Davidtower
Dchris
Donnerschweer
Doubleduce
EmilyQ
Fabadab
Jdm135
JMaier31
Johnson2133
Kleinhound
Littlesleeper
Loganator
Lolman
Pinkylifting
Planetcybertron
Raoh1990
Samul
Simo74
Skyzyks
Spock81
Trimtabber79
Usmccds423
Waittz
Yorkshireiron
Zeptrey
Most Improved, 2019 to 2020:
Alex_yu
Allberg
Burien_top_team
Caesium32
Chieftain
Chris_Colucci
Dagill2
Dchris
Doubleduce
Fabadab
JMaier31
Kd13
Kleinhound
Littlesleeper
Loganator
Lonnie123
Raoh1990
Samul
Simo74
Waittz
@alex44938
2020 Transformation
I return to update the first post when stuff happens (credit @ActivitiesGuy for post format)
Log start: Nov 15, 2017 (265 dead, 170 squat, 120 bench, 85 press)
Last update: Jan 8, 2020
Background:
16 years old
~139 lbs (61.818 kg)
~5’8" (170.18 cm)
7ish years of karate
Recent PRs
Deadlift 1x315 lbs (?)
Squat 1x225 lbs (?)
Front squat 1x140 lbs (4/5/18)
Bench 2x145 lbs (?)
Clean & Press 1x115 (lbs 3/4/18)
Power clean 1x155 lbs (?)
Strict Press 1x90 lbs (3/4/18)
Goals for 2020 enti…
Most Improved, 2019 to 2020
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@Voxel
2020 Transformation
Welcome to my log you magnificent beast!
Age: 25 (2 months away from turning 26)
Height: 186 cm
Current lifts:
3@140kg DL
3@75kg BP
8@90kg Back Squat (6@70kg Front Squat). Yeap, my squats suck. More on that later.
4@47.5kg Military Press
Finishing up my 3rd week on Athlete Lean, Athlete Strong Athlete Lean, Athlete Strong
2018 in review:
Half-assing everything up until the 22nd of April, after which I had just come out of the stomach flu. Before the flu hit, I was a chunky 96kg, after it…
Most Improved, 2019 to 2020
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@burien_top_team
2020 Transformation
(Original intro - December 2017)
Midway through my plan to make #50thenew30, I’m looking to accelerate the process by joining the T-Nation Transformation 2018 Challenge.
My goal is to have a body that can keep up with the 20-something and 30-something guys I train with in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. So both strength and conditioning are important. In 2018, I’ll be doing a version of 5/3/1 twice a week, BJJ training 2-3x a week, and a supplemental conditioning/recovery session (LSD-based) once a week …
Most Improved, 2019 to 2020
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@caesium32
2020 Transformation
I’ve decided to start a log to record my training and hopefully gain some interest and get help from others.
About me, I’m currently following a routine I made myself, it’s loosely based on starting strength and I plan to run it until I go to university at the end of September.
I’m 18 years old, 5’10" and about 180lbs (82kg) give or take a few. I started training in my garage with a few weights a couple years ago and bulked up a bit while growing at the same time (was around 140lbs at 15). In …
Most Improved, 2019 to 2020
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@Chieftain
2020 Transformation
2021 Update:
Weighting in at 78.3 kg at 16.8% BF after winter lockdown and a bit of holiday eating.
Goals for the 2021 T-ransformation until June 1st
Reducing BF to below 12%.
at least 10k steps every single day to ensure enough NEAT when working from home.
Starting pics (older pics further below)
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Program thoughts for now:
Day 1
DB work
7x10 flat bench press
7x10 db rows
3 sets knees to bar
5 sets of squats
Day 2
Bodyweight work + Cardio
Push ups
Inclin…
Most Improved, 2019 to 2020
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Chris Colucci
2020 Transformation
[ArnoldAndMickey]
^ Another one of my favorite bodybuilding pics of all time because, random Mickey Mouse.
Since some folks got their logs off to an early start, I figured I’d toss it up now too. Updates will again likely be somewhat sporadic (because I still work for a living dammit), but if you dudes are in, I’m in.
My T-ransformation 2017 log tracked going from furry/no abs to slightly less furry/abs in the right lighting. Feel like I’m on track for moderately furry/consistent abs this go…
Most Improved, 2019 to 2020
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@dagill2
2020 Transformation
Formerly active member, taken a couple of years out as lifting fell way down my list of priorities. Two kids and a whole lot of drama later and I found myself as 220+lbs of weakness, decidedly south of vag and decided to do something about it. That was about 6 months ago, give or take, and I’ve been slowly ramping up my efforts since, while getting accustomed to fitting lifting into my new family life.
Current stats:
Height: 6 foot (still)
Weight: 188.6 lbs
Maxes (difficult to tell on many, …
Most Improved, 2019 to 2020
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@dchris
2020 Transformation
Edit: Transformation is over. Didn’t quite hit my goal. Current goal is to hit 2 plates on OHP, 3 on Front Squat and 5 on DL. I’m reasonably close to them and think at the end of the year is feasible.
Well, here we go. Hopefully all the trash talking with bob and others will keep me motivated to stick to this until June 1.
Starting stats:
Height - 6’4"
Weight - 227
BF - ~15%ish
Arms: 17"
Forearm: 13.5"
Handles: 38"
Calves: 17.25"
Goal:
Weight - 200
BF - ~7%
Diet: I’ll be following a…
Most Improved, 2019 to 2020
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