Ok, looking for advice....

[mcappelli]

I am 44 years old, 6 feet tall, currently 225 lbs and stay between 7% and 10% b/f. I did my very first NPC show in March of this year. I competed in the light heavyweight class as well as the over 40. I Took first in the over 40 and got destroyed in the light heavyweight class, justifiably. The other competitors in that class looked awesome. I looked like the tall skinny guy.... LOL.

I want to compete again in 2011. I know I must go heavyweight due to my height. I am thinking that I should be about 235-240 training so that when I cut down for a show I can be around 215-220 with around 3% b/f on stage. I know I need more work on my legs, back and chest....(whole body I guess..LOL). Looking for any advice on training, proper gear/supplement set up for next show and critiques. Thanks ...

 

[GerryT]

Very good structure. With some additional chest thickness and extra size, you would make a good heavyweight. I would make Masters Nats in 2012 as a long term goal. Best of luck.

 

[tenny]

i see ALOT of numbers being thrown around.
DONT play the numbers game!!!!!

just add as much QUALITY mass as you can and compete.

 

[PHIL HERNON]

WOW

Lots of potential man!

 

[leanbody]

Nice work man - great place to be! grats on the masters win!

 

[chris250]

you look great...PM me if you have some questions...

 

[ABOMINATION]

yeah, tenny is right...I can't total stay away from numbers just yet but go by the mirror...I've included a pic of me as a heavyweight...I stopped weighing myself when I dieted into this show and didn't even know how much I weighed until I weighed in. I was 202lbs in the pic, took the novice heavy, novice overall, open heavy, and open overall.

 

[BigEnough]

mcappelli You look great!

ABOMINATION start your on thread.

 

[mcappelli]

Thanks to all of you for your comments. I am continuing to train hard with the hopes of doing another show in 2011............ When i get brave enough, I will post the before pics. Not sure I am ready for that shame just yet.....LOL.