Weak-spot Critique Help

[AlphaMindz]

Hey man first off thanks for posting pics and seeking our input. I do the same and believe it's a valuable tool. I'm going for the same type of physique except I would like to compete by the beginning of next year.

Anyway, my impression of your physique:

First thing that stands out is the lack of development in your legs compared to your upper body. So, using the priority principle, I would focus on leg development for the next few months to bring them up.

Your overall proportion is pretty good. Shoulders are a strong point, but you want to bring your medial delts out more to create more separation there. Also, biceps peaks are lagging so I'd focus on bringing those up as well. Abs are also underdeveloped as they should be somewhat visible even at higher bf %..Lastly, and especially because you're going for a classic physique, you gotta bring out those lats brother to establish that V taper. Strong shoulders coupled with nicely developed lats will create that appearance.

One thing I've been doing that has helped me achieve a better taper is lots and lots of wide grip pull ups. Also will help with core and bi's.

You have some good muscle on you though and I think you can def achieve the physique you're after. I wish you well on this journey! I've been consistently training again now for about a year and a half (after a long time off) and my body is unrecognizable compared to what I looked like before I set my mind to doing this for real! It's amazing what we can accomplish with hard work and dedication! Good luck brother.

*forgot to mention...your chest also seems to be a genetic strong point for you but you're lacking some upper chest development so you'll wanna focus on filling out the upper portion as well. All of this is my opinion, of course. Hope it helps!

[IronClydes]

Hey man first off thanks for posting pics and seeking our input. I do the same and believe it's a valuable tool. I'm going for the same type of physique except I would like to compete by the beginning of next year.

Anyway, my impression of your physique:

First thing that stands out is the lack of development in your legs compared to your upper body. So, using the priority principle, I would focus on leg development for the next few months to bring them up.

Your overall proportion is pretty good. Shoulders are a strong point, but you want to bring your medial delts out more to create more separation there. Also, biceps peaks are lagging so I'd focus on bringing those up as well. Abs are also underdeveloped as they should be somewhat visible even at higher bf %..Lastly, and especially because you're going for a classic physique, you gotta bring out those lats brother to establish that V taper. Strong shoulders coupled with nicely developed lats will create that appearance.

One thing I've been doing that has helped me achieve a better taper is lots and lots of wide grip pull ups. Also will help with core and bi's.

You have some good muscle on you though and I think you can def achieve the physique you're after. I wish you well on this journey! I've been consistently training again now for about a year and a half (after a long time off) and my body is unrecognizable compared to what I looked like before I set my mind to doing this for real! It's amazing what we can accomplish with hard work and dedication! Good luck brother.

*forgot to mention...your chest also seems to be a genetic strong point for you but you're lacking some upper chest development so you'll wanna focus on filling out the upper portion as well. All of this is my opinion, of course. Hope it helps!

Thank you brother!

The legs have lacked RT due to a long bike training season whereupon, in conjunction with 4-7 hours of intense bike training each week, it’s very hard to work in any RT without overtraining and being unable to perform on the bike. This will explain why my hamstrings are so underdeveloped as I’ve trained intensely on the mountain bike which has maintained my quads while my hammies have shrunken.

In my proposed plan, I built in exercises to address both yours and Marcus’s feedback. Additionally, after 3-5 months of only biking and doing deadlifts for my legs, I added in a higher rep leg RT session just after my Wednesday threshold bike session.

Please review and provide your feedback on the plan too!

Thanks again!


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