couple show pics

[JMumf]

Here are a few pics from my most recent show. Let me know what you guys think. I'm the one in the middle.

[Merc..]

Here are a few pics from my most recent show. Let me know what you guys think. I'm the one in the middle.

What did you place ?? Also what are your stats ???




Merc.

[Big]

You look great, nice work.

[Lexed]

the neon green isnt working for u lol

[JMumf]

What did you place ?? Also what are your stats ???




Merc.

I'm about 5' 7" and I compete as a lightheavy (I weighed a measly 182 this year). Offseason I'm anywhere from 220-230. I won the lightheavy class and overall.

[JMumf]

the neon green isnt working for u lol

Sorry honey, I'll wear my pink ones just for you next time

[Towel]

you are one big mothertrucker!
congratz with the win! Nice vascularity

[Lexed]

Sorry honey, I'll wear my pink ones just for you next time

thats better

[avion1971]

J,

Good job and congrats for the overall vic... I have a few questions if you have time to answser. How long have you been training ? How old are you ?'

The reason i ask is that I am the same height and been training four years now. I have competed for two. My off season weight this year is 200 and around 12 % bodyfat. I know it takes time to build muscle, but I am hoping to eventually become a light heavy weight. I have competed as a middleweight the past two years and admire that fact that you carry as much muscle on your 5'7" frame... My first year, i weighed in at 163 and around 3 %, year two I weighed in around 168. Is five pounds a muscle each year normal ? I eat right and take two 16 week cycles per year. One for bulk, the other for precontest....

Thanks in advance for the info

Avi

[Renesis]

Sick quads GJ

[Ncogneato]

Looks good.
Congrats on the win!

[godkilla]

nice work and congrats

[JMumf]

J,

Good job and congrats for the overall vic... I have a few questions if you have time to answser. How long have you been training ? How old are you ?'

The reason i ask is that I am the same height and been training four years now. I have competed for two. My off season weight this year is 200 and around 12 % bodyfat. I know it takes time to build muscle, but I am hoping to eventually become a light heavy weight. I have competed as a middleweight the past two years and admire that fact that you carry as much muscle on your 5'7" frame... My first year, i weighed in at 163 and around 3 %, year two I weighed in around 168. Is five pounds a muscle each year normal ? I eat right and take two 16 week cycles per year. One for bulk, the other for precontest....

Thanks in advance for the info

Avi

Avion,

I'm 24 years old and have been training seriously since about age 15. In my opinion at four years you are just beginning to tap into the potential your body has. I actually weighed less this year (182lbs) compared to my first show (185 lbs) in 2006. So in my opinion 5 lbs a year is great progress, especially if you can continue to improve your conditioning each year. My advice when dieting is to stay away from the scale and use the mirror as much as possible. I was the lightest lightheavy in the class and still ended up fairing pretty well. Keep at it man...............before you know it you'll probably be competing as a heavyweight.

[avion1971]

J,

I appreciate you responding to my questions. It is reassuring to know that i have Growth Potential. This years dieting seemed easier than the first. I think my conditioning was solid, but i could have been grainier. The drying out process has been very confusing to me. My first year, i hired a trainer(experianced competitior) to help me prepare, and my conditioning was very good. The second year (this past summer) I was in Iraq during my prep and all went well. I pulled off a First Place finish as a Novice MW. I have recruited a National Level Competitor to help me with my diet and training for next summer. Maybe one day, I will master this process and be consistent each show. There are so many theories, techniques and opinions on drying out.

You have been training a while, I just turned 36 and hope to eventually be a light heavy weight like yourself. Thanks again for responding and I wish you success in your bodybuilding career.

Avi

[JMumf]

J,

I appreciate you responding to my questions. It is reassuring to know that i have Growth Potential. This years dieting seemed easier than the first. I think my conditioning was solid, but i could have been grainier. The drying out process has been very confusing to me. My first year, i hired a trainer(experianced competitior) to help me prepare, and my conditioning was very good. The second year (this past summer) I was in Iraq during my prep and all went well. I pulled off a First Place finish as a Novice MW. I have recruited a National Level Competitor to help me with my diet and training for next summer. Maybe one day, I will master this process and be consistent each show. There are so many theories, techniques and opinions on drying out.

You have been training a while, I just turned 36 and hope to eventually be a light heavy weight like yourself. Thanks again for responding and I wish you success in your bodybuilding career.

Avi

A,

Thanks for the kind words man. You're right, there are so many theories on the "fool proof" way to get bone dry. From my experiences I have learned a number of things that are key to to getting into very good condition. Most importantly you have to be extremely lean. Too many guys will use the excuse that they mistimed their carb-up or spilled over when in fact they just aren't lean enough. I suggest using a mild diuretic like aldactone starting at about 5 days out. I would start to deplete on Sunday all they way through Tuesday (utilizing quick full body workouts both days). Then would begin my carb up on Wednesday gradually increasing your daily intake up until your show day. Again this is just a technique that has worked for me in the past. Good luck in the future, from the pic in your avi it appears you have a well balanced physique with a bunch of potential.

[Titan 3]

Looks solid, bro! What's your cycle experience?

[LookinToGrow]

good job! congrats

[RANA]

Man you look solid, congrats

[raw12]

congrats

[sportyharley1200]

look great man.... nice cut with size

[number twelve]

great work and congrats man

[inky-e]

nice tan

[Amorphic]

looking great, the only area for improvement i see is hamstrings.

[awntzu]

what do u think your BF is at 230lbs?

[InsaneInTheMembrane]

you look super!!

some pics of your lat spread and some ab crunches would make our viewing experience more complete

cheers

[TatMan]

You Look Great!! Keep Up The Hard Work!!

[Ajc330]

nicely done

[firmechicano831]

great work.

[rocket22]

major props on your vascularity, good job keep up the hard work