Masters Nationals or not?

blondebomber · Sep 16, 2009

After a 12 yr layoff from the stage,i decided to compete again.Well this time i was 44 yrs old.Big difference from 32-44.I entered 2 shows taking the middle wt and Masters in both shows.Now question is.Would i stand a chance in the Masters Nationals next July?I value everyones opinion so let me have it.

blondebomber · Sep 17, 2009

that bad huh?

gridlock · Sep 17, 2009

blondebomber said:
that bad huh?

post it in the judges section bud.

you'll probably get a better response in there.

b-boy · Sep 17, 2009

blondebomber said:
After a 12 yr layoff from the stage,i decided to compete again.Well this time i was 44 yrs old.Big difference from 32-44.I entered 2 shows taking the middle wt and Masters in both shows.Now question is.Would i stand a chance in the Masters Nationals next July?I value everyones opinion so let me have it.

if it were me, I would make my goal masters nationals 2011! I would focus on putting some more size and thickness to my quads and a lil size overall, you def. need to fill out your limbs. conditioning also needs to be taken to the next level as your legs were pretty smooth in those shots. so focus on putting on some size to your limbs (actually some overall size) and keeping your bodyfat in check so you can get down lower for your next show, and hire someone to help you with the diet. those are the things that I would personally do.

tenny · Sep 17, 2009

i would say no.......your not ready for masters nats

can you?....yes

will you come in last place?.....no

b-boys right, start gettin jiggy

blondebomber · Sep 17, 2009

i guess those 12 yrs came back to bite me.Ill just enjoy local shows then.

Thick1 · Sep 17, 2009

BB, don't give up, those that posted a response are being honest and that you can do a National show, you just need to set-up a game plan. Take that 1 year to mass up and add on some size, it appears that you are tall with long muscle bellies.

Hire a person like Phil Hernon who will help you with your diet and training and that would be money very well spent.

Please don't take the criticism to put you down use it to motivate you to the next level. The competition has improved as everyone is coming in bigger and with better conditioning then 10 years ago.

blondebomber · Sep 18, 2009

Thick1 said:
BB, don't give up, those that posted a response are being honest and that you can do a National show, you just need to set-up a game plan. Take that 1 year to mass up and add on some size, it appears that you are tall with long muscle bellies.

Hire a person like Phil Hernon who will help you with your diet and training and that would be money very well spent.

Please don't take the criticism to put you down use it to motivate you to the next level. The competition has improved as everyone is coming in bigger and with better conditioning then 10 years ago.

no that is what i want.yea i am tall for a middle wt.if i can come in at 190lb or so in 2 yrs i think i can compete.all that layoff time killed me.

Thick1 · Sep 18, 2009

blondebomber said:
no that is what i want.yea i am tall for a middle wt.if i can come in at 190lb or so in 2 yrs i think i can compete.all that layoff time killed me.

BB. in the pictures you look good, just think of packing on more mass and being ripped, think more in terms of Lt. Hvy. You can do it just stay focused and set-up that game plan.

Ironraider · Sep 19, 2009

BB-

I agree with Thick1 and what he shared in his previous post.

Get after it bro...

LATS · Sep 20, 2009

GET A BIT THICKER AND GET THE QUADS IN LINE.. you could do the masters easily.. but, make the improvements first..

GerryT · Oct 15, 2009

Never say never. I would grow and refine and make 2011 a goal for Masters Nats. Could see you doing well as a light heavy, with your height and frame. See how it goes, and good luck.