Figure critique

pinkmouse420 · Jul 14, 2010

I have my sights set on competing at the Junior USA at the end of August and am hoping to improve and bring a winning physique to the stage in Houston. All feedback is appreciated!!

PHIL HERNON · Jul 14, 2010

Nice

Lean enough......you need more muscle strategically placed.....to be able to compete at a high level.

pinkmouse420 · Jul 15, 2010

thank u phil. where specifically would u suggest?

Big A · Jul 25, 2010

The problem I would see, is that unfortunately, in a lot of judges eyes (which is stupid btw), you might be getting too muscular if you add too much more muscle.

If I was jugding you, in the line up in those photos, you'd be first, from the photos. You are certainly in winning condition. Shape wise, as Phil said, with some minor "strategic" muscle gains, your shape will improve tremendously, and few girls would be able to beat you. I'll let Phil detail that since he said it first.

But be careful with the muscle size. I fear you are on the border when it comes to most judges opinions, which I don't agree with, as I said.

pinkmouse420 · Aug 17, 2010

thank u for responding, big a. and that is quite a compliment, esp coming from a judge, so thank u. i would still really like to here what either phil or urself has to say about what i should aim to improve on. personally i would like a wider back as well as more thickness. also would like to improve my hams/glutes. plz let me kno if u have any other suggestions for me.

PHIL HERNON · Aug 17, 2010

Well

pinkmouse420 said:
thank u for responding, big a. and that is quite a compliment, esp coming from a judge, so thank u. i would still really like to here what either phil or urself has to say about what i should aim to improve on. personally i would like a wider back as well as more thickness. also would like to improve my hams/glutes. plz let me kno if u have any other suggestions for me.

I think you know what needs to be done.........those areas exactly yes. Is it possible to do it and keep your shape? It is possible to do it and not get too big? That is the puzzle..........you need to solve.