Want to do first show

**CORR24** · 07-31-2012, 04:05 PM

Whats up everyone, well im thinking about doing my first show its somthin ive always wanted to do and theres a show next may that i might do just wanted some opinions on what u guys thought im 28 5'6" 188 body fat unsure, wanting to continue to bulk to about 200 and then diet and shed alot of body fat. Prolly get down to about 160 165. From any other bodybuilders on here do u think i have some potential i appreciate any opinions good and bad. Thanks

**Dpyle** · 07-31-2012, 04:35 PM

Bf is tough because the front shot is pretty grainy for me. I'd say maybe upper teens 16-18%? As far as competing goes give it a shot man. I hope to try my first next august.

You may wanna cut first and try to get below 15% before bulking more, but that's just my opinion.

**JR G lady** · 07-31-2012, 08:00 PM

U have a nice frame bro, I'd def give it a try

**CORR24** · 07-31-2012, 08:02 PM

Ya i was also thinkin about cuttin some fat first too seein that ive never dieted to cut before, thanks for the advice. I thought pics would turn out better.

**CORR24** · 08-04-2012, 07:35 PM

Is it easier to gain more size after you've cut down?

**capetown** · 08-04-2012, 07:45 PM

I can tell by ur frame and the size now that you would do really well on stage man. If you want to do it ya just gotta get it in ur head and go for it.

**CORR24** · 08-04-2012, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by capetown

I can tell by ur frame and the size now that you would do really well on stage man. If you want to do it ya just gotta get it in ur head and go for it.

Thanks man ya it's something I've been wanting to do for years now I think I am going to go for it

**Far from massive** · 08-05-2012, 12:45 PM

For sure cut first to sub 14 at least before bulking, if you can't cut to sub 14 now how you going to commit to cutting to stage % from a higher level than you are at now. From what I have seen more and more guys who compete (and do well) are not blowing up off season. The fact that you will be 29 by the contest makes this even more important as even if you did manage to go from 20+ to 6-8% by the show you would likely be flat and have skin hanging off your midsection ( never good LOL)

On the good side you got a great frame and back and from what I can see the wheels look good too, so for sure go for it. Maybe Fireguy, BG or some of the others who actually do/have competed will chime in.

**Dpyle** · 08-05-2012, 01:15 PM

Are you gonna keep this thread as a log of your journey or start a new one?

**CORR24** · 08-08-2012, 08:47 AM

Well im gonna have to put this goal off for a little while until after wife gets pregnant decided having a child is just more important right now. We ve had some difficulty the passed couple years so just gonna focus 100% everything on that, hopefully this wont take to long so i can compete someday. Thanks for the advice guys!