Time to get shredded, contest prep pics!

[Vettester]

Nice work, Alex! Great dedication.

[alexISthrowed]

New pics today, 192 this morning 3lbs of that was hair. Definite improvements in conditioning, I feel tiny though.

[FireGuy]

I'd like to see you play with that back double bi a bit. You have your elbows so high you are making your rear delts completely disappear and it's taking away from your width as well.

[FireGuy]

Take a look at these two shots of Tricky Jackson. Notice how raising his elbows just a tad made his back narrow by a good 4inches and his shoulders completely disappear? If he were to bring them up even higher to where yours are the difference would be even more dramatic. If you save those and view them side by side the difference is readily apparent.

[alexISthrowed]

I'd like to see you play with that back double bi a bit. You have your elbows so high you are making your rear delts completely disappear and it's taking away from your width as well.

Thanks for the advice fireguy, I'll work on that for next week!

[alexISthrowed]

Take a look at these two shots of Tricky Jackson. Notice how raising his elbows just a tad made his back narrow by a good 4inches and his shoulders completely disappear? If he were to bring them up even higher to where yours are the difference would be even more dramatic. If you save those and view them side by side the difference is readily apparent.

The pictures really help put it into perspective. I really appreciate the advice, I'm gonna start working on this. Posing is so important, Ill take all the tips I can get!

[oatmeal69]

Where would you say you are with BF%? What is your goal?
Are you "sucking it in" or is that flexed?

[oatmeal69]

I think you were talking about calves earlier too - I think you have nothing to worry about - you have great definition, and both heads are apparent.

[alexISthrowed]

No idea what bf is, maybe 14? I'm not the best judge of bf. I want to be 4-5%. I'm flexed in all the pics trying to keep my abdomen tight. Thanks, my calves are not the best but I was not flexing them in the first set of pics which made them look that much smaller.

[Bossman]

I'd like to see you play with that back double bi a bit. You have your elbows so high you are making your rear delts completely disappear and it's taking away from your width as well.

Good advice. We had a posing instructor that had us both putting our elbows up a bit. Once you get in the habit, hard to break. We are just starting to practice posing and this will be addressed.

[gixxerboy1]

Looking good Alex. When is the show?

[Sgt. Hartman]

Lookin great man. Good luck with the show and keep us posted.

[alexISthrowed]

Looking good Alex. When is the show?

thanks gix, the show is 11 weeks from today

Lookin great man. Good luck with the show and keep us posted.

Thanks sgt! I will be posting pics every Saturday.

[stevey_6t9]

Good luck man, you have a great base you will be looking aesthetic as fuk in no time!

[FireGuy]

Good advice. We had a posing instructor that had us both putting our elbows up a bit. Once you get in the habit, hard to break. We are just starting to practice posing and this will be addressed.

I am by no means the "posing guru" but I think he can definitely improve his back in that pose with a few adjustment. Glad to hear you guys work with a Coach, even with 20+ shows under my belt I still have my posing critiqued every show by a third party. You going to be making a Pittsburgh appearance later this year Boss?

[alexISthrowed]

I am by no means the "posing guru" but I think he can definitely improve his back in that pose with a few adjustment. Glad to hear you guys work with a Coach, even with 20+ shows under my belt I still have my posing critiqued every show by a third party. You going to be making a Pittsburgh appearance later this year Boss?

If he qualifies we will be having a talk about this. I would love to go to Pittsburgh again, had a great time there.

[FireGuy]

Oh that's right, gotta love the NPC and their new 1 year Qualifications for National Shows.

[alexISthrowed]

Oh that's right, gotta love the NPC and their new 1 year Qualifications for National Shows.

It's all about the money, just like the bikini and men's physique divisions. Side not do you think I have a good build for men's physique, might give it a go

[FireGuy]

The only good thing about the Mens Physique class is when they come up for prejudging I can go take a piss and visit a few booths and know I didnt miss anything.

[BG]

the only good thing about the mens physique class is when they come up for prejudging i can go take a piss and visit a few booths and know i didnt miss anything.

lmfao !!!

[baseline_9]

The only good thing about the Mens Physique class is when they come up for prejudging I can go take a piss and visit a few booths and know I didnt miss anything.

LMFAO, thx for bumping this one BG

[Bossman]

You going to be making a Pittsburgh appearance later this year Boss?

I don't think this year, but I won't count it out. Next year I'll be in the Grand Masters class and more likely to give it a go then.

Business has been slow for a few years and so has the money coming in. So far 2012 looks to be a good year and hopefully a year to bank some profit. That will definitely help bring me to the nationals.

[alexISthrowed]

New pics, still 192 but I feel leaner. Tried to work on bringing the elbows down in my double bi shots, they look better but I think I can bring them down some more.

[alexISthrowed]

[FireGuy]

At the risk of sounding self serving. Pull up your last back double bi and put it next to this one. Looks like you put 10lbs of muscle on your back just by making that small modification. Nice work Alex.

[BG]

No doubt...I think they could even go lower......

[alexISthrowed]

I can't thank you enough fireguy, there's no comparison between the two. I agree, next week I'm going to bring my elbows down some more and see how it looks.

[Dytum]

could never shave my legs lol. Lookin good!

[alexISthrowed]

Ok guys, 187.8 this morning feeling pretty dry.

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[oatmeal69]

Dude, when you put your arms level like Fireguy suggested, it's a HUGE difference. I wouldn't think it would be so pronounced but it's true!

[alexISthrowed]

Dude, when you put your arms level like Fireguy suggested, it's a HUGE difference. I wouldn't think it would be so pronounced but it's true!

I know! My old double bi looks disgusting to me now lol. I can't thank him enough. I put them down a tad more this week and I think it's even better. Fireguy knows his stuff!

[slfmade]

Looking Good Alex - Can't wait to see the finished product! How many weeks out are you?

[alexISthrowed]

Looking Good Alex - Can't wait to see the finished product! How many weeks out are you?

Thanks man! 9 weeks out now, i'm pretty happy with where i'm sitting conditioning wise.

[pikenat]

Definition and vascularity are really starting to pop, look forward to seeing where you're at close to contest time. Good luck bro, you and your dad definitely have some genetics for lats

[alexISthrowed]

Ok time for some updated pics. 187 this morning. I feel like I'm right on track.

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[slfmade]

Looking Good. You're leaning out really nice. Any Idea what your current bodyfat is?

[alexISthrowed]

Looking Good. You're leaning out really nice. Any Idea what your current bodyfat is?

Thanks man! I have no idea, I would love to hear some people opinions. I would say 9-10% but i'm a terrible judge of bf. I'll get an ab and thigh next week, there's really not much fat left to pinch on my stomach.

[oatmeal69]

I'm curious too, I'm getting down there, probably about as lean as you are now. I am really getting frustrated on STILL not seeing my ABS!!