Honest opinions and critques appreciated!

[OrlandoMuscle]

I'm 23 y/o 5'9" and 188lbs. Been working out for almost 4 years and at the moment still natural. These two shots were taken within the past 3 days. Please look past my body hair, I'm a part time model and getting ready to shoot at the end of the month. Photographer I'm working with wants to do something scruffy looking. I will be groomed as needed prior to shooting. I aim to switch more to fitness modeling and by the end of 2013, competing on stage.

To what I see, lats seem to be my biggest issue right now. The past few weeks, I've been learning the RIGHT way to train. I simply wasn't pushing myself hard enough. Regardless, everything seems to be doing well. I appreciate all critiques and comments.

 

[Queefer]

You are on your way to becoming a fitness model. With all that hair it's really tuff to see any cuts. You look good for a natty.

 

[OrlandoMuscle]

Thanks Queefer. I agree on the hair. I absolutely hate body hair for this reason. Fortunately, it's for a two day shoot and will be able to shave for the second day. Right now this is the leanest I've been.

 

[OrlandoMuscle]

Shooting is done and I'm pleased with how the photos look. I didn't come in as shredded as I would have liked. (First pic taken last night) But considering what I accomplished in 12 weeks (Second pic taken Aug 21), I'm rather pleased with it. Looking forward to get back to bulking, but more cleanly this time.

In my opinion, I think lats and lower torso are my weak points. Maybe the upper chest as well. What do you guys think need work on the most?

Current: 180lbs
Sept 9: 238lbs.

 

[GreenTLB6]

Overall I would just say a little size everywhere, nothing from those pics sticks out as glaring weaknesses

 

[alwaysgrowing87]

youve definately leaned out well. I would say that adding more width to your lats would make your lower torso look a little stronger. If youre trying to get into bodybuilding, i think what makes us stand out from physique is the huge back. how are your legs looking?

 

[pesty4077]

The first thing I noticed is you still need to get a lot leaner to even compete in fitness. Guys are very lean even in that, but you did make good leaps.

 

[davidxxxl]

good base for a natty, need to get more ripped in order to compete...

 

[OrlandoMuscle]

Thanks guys. I know I have to get a lot leaner when I compete. I didn't realize how far off I had gotten during my last bulk until it was already too late. lol

I've been on the fence if I really want to go back to bulking or if I want to continue leaning out for another 4 weeks or so. I don't plan on competing earlier than next fall.

My lats have always been my weak point. However, I started doing pull ups every day and that's finally struck some growth in them. I'll post a leg shot tomorrow. They are my favorite by far.

 

[mjacked]

If you got another year before u compete then keep building mass, then cut. U have a good base to start with though.

 

[e90drivr]

Just as stated good base.

 

[OrlandoMuscle]

I appreciate the input. Here's the leg photo I promised the other day. In the process of moving and last roommate took the full body mirror with him. I'll take a better shot when I get settled into the new place and get a full body mirror of my own.

 

[Animalattack]

Keep it up

Keep it up your looking great. Solid gains brother.

AA