Shane Copley NABBA Mr Universe 2010

[bodyworks]

very lucky the tears are symmetrical. if you look at last years universe pics you'll see only a right pec tear. i actually think tearing the left one has made a visual improvement to my symmetry although i would stop short of advising purposefully tearing a muscle. I'll fish out an offseason pic for ya.

[gbrice75]

Bump!

Shane, are you still out there? I enjoyed reading your thread and the wealth of knowledge you shared with us thus far. I hope we haven't lost you!

[DCI]

Serious work man looking cool.

[bodyworks]

ha ha, still here. Now just getting back into training offseason. Had a good rest now it's time to get back to business and grow. Still not 100% into it, holding back a little (and i mean a little) on the weights i'm using, only an idiot refuses to learn from experience.

[marcus300]

Hope all is well Shane

[scrunnyronnie]

That back is like a road map!

[gettingthere]

Amazing work, great to have someone with your experience on the board. Keep up the great work

[Narkissos]

Man, you're impressive

[bodyworks]

just got some photos from the universe. here's one.

[bodyworks]

hi again everyone, totally forgot about this place, my bad sorry everyone. The universe is upon us real soon and i won't be competing this year although i have had a pretty decent offseason, managed to stay less fat than i feared i would and most importantly been enjoying my training all the while. I hope to stick around a bit this time and get to know some of the guys and girls on here.

[Swifto]

hi again everyone, totally forgot about this place, my bad sorry everyone. The universe is upon us real soon and i won't be competing this year although i have had a pretty decent offseason, managed to stay less fat than i feared i would and most importantly been enjoying my training all the while. I hope to stick around a bit this time and get to know some of the guys and girls on here.

Good to see you're back mate.

Looking amazing in the latest picture you posted.

[xxd1v3r]

Awsome shape Shane keep up the hard work....

[baseline_9]

Shane,

What are your views as a whole on off season diet, cardio and Bodyfat levels?

[bodyworks]

in what sense Baseline ? Is cv necessary offseason ? depends how fat you plan on getting or not. Bodyfat levels are best kept under control but you have to bear in mind that unless you are earning a living from the sport in the offseason, doing seminars guest appearances etc, then off season is the only time you can have a life as a bodybuilder. Precontest requirements often means very little social life so most guys/girls ease up a bit in their offseason with regards to super strict diets, this is left unchecked often leads to unwanted bodyfat levels. The more experienced competitors however tend to have learned this lesson and not get too far out of shape. In short it's finding a balance between dedication to the sport and having a healthy outlook on life in general.

[dec11]

in what sense Baseline ? Is cv necessary offseason ? depends how fat you plan on getting or not. Bodyfat levels are best kept under control but you have to bear in mind that unless you are earning a living from the sport in the offseason, doing seminars guest appearances etc, then off season is the only time you can have a life as a bodybuilder. Precontest requirements often means very little social life so most guys/girls ease up a bit in their offseason with regards to super strict diets, this is left unchecked often leads to unwanted bodyfat levels. The more experienced competitors however tend to have learned this lesson and not get too far out of shape. In short it's finding a balance between dedication to the sport and having a healthy outlook on life in general.

although not BB'ing but, Ricky Hatton is a prime example of letting it slip big time between comps/bouts, mad the way he always let his body go to the dogs when off boxing!! pigged out on kebabs and drank like a fish etc

[gbrice75]

in what sense Baseline ? Is cv necessary offseason ? depends how fat you plan on getting or not. Bodyfat levels are best kept under control but you have to bear in mind that unless you are earning a living from the sport in the offseason, doing seminars guest appearances etc, then off season is the only time you can have a life as a bodybuilder. Precontest requirements often means very little social life so most guys/girls ease up a bit in their offseason with regards to super strict diets, this is left unchecked often leads to unwanted bodyfat levels. The more experienced competitors however tend to have learned this lesson and not get too far out of shape. In short it's finding a balance between dedication to the sport and having a healthy outlook on life in general.

Great answer, exactly what i'd expect to hear from a pro. Personally I think if you (collectively) can stay at or below 15% in the off season, you'll be gtg. IMO 15% is that threshold...

Glad to see you back mate!

[bodyworks]

Personally I think if you (collectively) can stay at or below 15% in the off season, you'll be gtg. IMO 15% is that threshold...

It's a case of individual preference of course, some people are obsessed with being very lean all the time, but in general i would agree gbrice, i think that level is sufficient for a bodybuilder without being too demanding on his/her lifestyle.

At Stevey: i will confess i'm not really the guy to talk to on this subject. I have somewhat of a distainful relationship with GP's so i stay away from them as much as possible. That said, whenever i have had any health checks over the years for various reasons, i have always been quite surprised at the results. I've never shown high blood pressure even believe it or not.

At BG: i had no plan of competing this year from the outset. I've had quite a few radical changes in my personal life over the last 12 months or so and that took presidence over competing which is still really only a hobby when all's said and done. That said all's good again in fact better than ever so i will compete again no doubt just have to decide which goal to shoot for now after winning the Universe that one is done for me. That said i''ve never been a big advocate of competing every year anyway. Muscle gains take time (as we ALL know) so better to take adequate time off between shows to pack on that new mass and come back much improved than compete year in year out and never really make any real changes. Only a handful of genetic freaks can add noticable mass from one year to the next and unfortunately, i'm not one of them. My way took longer but i still got what i wanted in the end, not many can say that.

[stevey_6t9]

Hey shane, quick question ive always wanted to know...

With pro's like you, do you regularly get check ups to monitor your health, ie Bloodwork, ECG's ect... and what has yours been like?? And are you on any precription meds to help control any of the sides ie cholestrol, BP etc...

Thanks man

[marcus300]

Hi shane
Nice to see you back,

[BG]

Hi shane
Nice to see you back,

Dont you mean Goose ?

You look great Shane well done. How come you didnt compete this year ?

[marcus300]

Dont you mean Goose ?

That must be one of my best lol.

[BG]

That must be one of my best lol.

No doubt about it !