First Competition

[Soulstealer]

19 weeks out... just took some quick shots... what do you guys think...? 268lbs this morning...

and yes I know my posing needs work lol... going to be working with someone on that...

Oh and was going to compete as a novice... but people keep telling me to just do the open... whats your take?

 

[BossBrutha]

good base to start from. I think you will have a good look dieted down and you have plenty of time to get there in 19wks. Personally, I would do the novice. I think you will have a better chance of being competitive and it will be a good learning experience. Honestly, it will be easier to tell as you get closer to the show based on how you look and how your conditioning is coming along. Come back in about 10-12wks and ask again...

 

[Jcagle]

You should enter both novice and open. It is nice to see where you stack up in the open and how bummed would you be if you only had 1 other guy in your novice class? Your going to bust your ass for 16 weeks..your case 19 week you want to see where you stand, for future shows.

 

[done101]

u look good for a first show, no disrespect but chest and back i would work on in offseason, just my take but u look good in the wheels part, you will do good bro. oh my mistake, your 19 weeks out disregard my 2 cents but show some pics 4 weeks out. peace bro.

 

[OUS-Rep]

good base to start from. I think you will have a good look dieted down and you have plenty of time to get there in 19wks. Personally, I would do the novice. I think you will have a better chance of being competitive and it will be a good learning experience. Honestly, it will be easier to tell as you get closer to the show based on how you look and how your conditioning is coming along. Come back in about 10-12wks and ask again...

Ditto

 

[Alex A]

people are telling you to just do the open? that makes no sense for someone doing their first show.

If you have to choose.. do novice. But you might as well do open to get the extra practice on stage.

Your first show will be a most memorable one. Memorable in a good or bad way.. but you will always remember the experience no doubt.

Of all the shows i have done, i will never forget the memories of my first contest and what effort i put into it. Get a good plan going now.. You dont want to fall behind and race to the finish.

19 weeks is a long time but goes quick.. Good luck and enjoy the process. If you dont enjoy it then why do it.. have fun!

 

[boss4romdabay]

looking good bro

 

[tenny]

i was also told to do the open

but

got scared and did the novice

i would have ended up beating frank roberson(now a pro)
if i would have listened....and won the whole show

my advise.......is NEVER do novice

unless your a trophy whore
then do
novice
junior
sub-masters
masters
figure
and open

 

[PHIL HERNON]

Personally

I would enter the open novice.

 

[leanbody]

Lookin very thick & full bro! When you diet down you will look awesome for suree - Good luck!

 

[Cactus kid]

what show are you doing?