Emerald Cup Junior

[M21SL]

Hey there. I just competed in the Emerald Cup junior class. took 7th place. It was definitely motivation to work harder and improve on my weaknesses(everything!!). It was my first show, and it was definitely a very fun and good experience, and I know i have a ton of work I have to do to improve well. I wanted to let you guys go to town with the criticism and point out where i definitely need the most improvements, as Id like to keep competing. I dont have a ton of great pics. the camera only got me next to 2 guys, I know the shorter one got 3rd in the class. ill better ones as they come. Thanks for helpinme out on this board, and helping me improve!

 

[luckyone]

Nice work bro. some more size and you'll really look good!! By the way, triceps look great!!

your brother in Christ,

Lucky

 

[MAINEVENT]

Keep doing what your doing, just take it up a notch. Always strive for the next level.

I think you've made great improvements since you posted your pics so many weeks out....(I cant remember).

Mainly though, you have to improve the legs. More sweep, more thickness, more depth, more hamstrings. Otherwise, just keep plugging along.

BTW, you should have definitely beat the shorter guy.

 

[lynx]

Keep at it, this site has some great information. What are your plans now?

 

[healthfreak]

Keep doing what your doing, just take it up a notch. Always strive for the next level.

I think you've made great improvements since you posted your pics so many weeks out....(I cant remember).

Mainly though, you have to improve the legs. More sweep, more thickness, more depth, more hamstrings. Otherwise, just keep plugging along.

BTW, you should have definitely beat the shorter guy.

I was at the show and was shocked when you did not make top 5. I had you placing 3rd.

the judging of the juniors was weird. the judges left all 10 competitors on stage and only moved 2 of the competitors. the ones who placed well were already towards the middle. you realy couldnt get a good comparison of who was better, because the judges did not moved them around enough.

the guy who placed 5th was not lean at all and had no color, 4th place wasnt bad, he looked pretty good. the guy who took 2nd was small but just had good abs, definetly shoould have been 4th.

overall more thickness, and more legs should be your main focus point for your next show.

 

[M21SL]

Healthfreak - ya i definitely need much more thickness. I need much more everything! But I think thickness will be my focal point, as i have a longer body type, so I need to get thicker and build the legs. But everything else defintiely needs improvement.

Lynx- My plans as of now, just bust my ass. That show gave me a lot of motivation, just between my low placing, the MONSTERS in the mens class backstage, and just enjoying the experience, so I know i need to improve a ton if I wanna keep moving along in this sport. I was 20 at that show, but now its time to do mens divisions, so I need to step up big time. thanks for all the kind words.

 

[nuthinbutapeanut]

Congratulations on your first show, you looked good. The Emerald is a huge show and to have it as your first took some guts. Just listen to everything people have to say here and you will make great improvements. keep up the good work.

 

[HUTCH]

I think you have a really good physique to build off of...Plus your posing is already pretty good to, and that is one of the most important things to me...Just keep getting bigger and those placings will keep getting higher...

 

[M21SL]

Hey thanks a lot Hutch. I know I need to work on a ton, so I will for sure do that. Having this forum here has already taught me so much, its been a blessing. But now that i will be 21 in a few months, I need to put on a ton of size cuz now its time to compete in the mens! uh oh...

here is one more pic i was able to scrap up from the show. I am 2nd to the left. dark haired fellow. Time to train!

 

[bulldog21]

Hey thanks a lot Hutch. I know I need to work on a ton, so I will for sure do that. Having this forum here has already taught me so much, its been a blessing. But now that i will be 21 in a few months, I need to put on a ton of size cuz now its time to compete in the mens! uh oh...

here is one more pic i was able to scrap up from the show. I am 2nd to the left. dark haired fellow. Time to train!

Great pics and you have a long time to fill out that frame, you looked great for your show......Time is on your side to pack on some mass....