Placed 2nd Novice MW.

[IBdMfkr]

Just completed first show around 4wks ago, had a great time but never had the opportunity to speak with judges about my critique and what I need to improve on.. although I have a good idea what needs improvement it's nice to hear it from others as well..
My next show is late 2007 so it gives me approx 9months to put on mass, Really appreciate any critiques as all will be taken constructively..
Btw, weight was 178.6 on weigh-ins, I'm 25yrs old, 5ft 9".

BD

 

[Big A]

You look nicely balanced and pleasing to look at.

You just need to add size evenly.

 

[Crimson Ghost]

I agree! You look great, just gain size and evenly distribute it throughout your physique. Take it slow and keep your lines/ proportions!

Also, I think you could have been drier but hey, who can't be?

 

[IBdMfkr]

Thanks for comments, running a HIT/Max contraction training this offseason with much success so far. Deff agree I need more muscle maturity and density but that will come with time.
Had a problem with water during the prep for sure, trying to figure out different ways to stay drier on the weeks coming up to the show as I have a tendency to really hold water.
Learned a lot from the show and loved the experience, looking forward to next year.

BD

 

[LouMessina]

IBdMfkr

You appear to have good shape to your muscle groups. I would focus on tightness (separation, striations) and on your posing and posture.

My overall reaction is good, but it is difficult to be thorough when the physique is shown in segments or the head is cut-off. This makes evaluating the full-body's balance difficult.

 

[IBdMfkr]

Understandable.. Thanks for the comments, offseason is going well.

Next show is one year away from next weekend.

 

[IslandGirl]

I agree with everyones' comments. Overall size.

As far as presentation (which is a big thing for me)....you got great skin tone and color looks great. A little work on the posing. And I would also hike your sides of your trunks up towards your waist. It'll give you more of a X since your trunks will help cinch your waist. The way it is that it's sitting straight across your hips doesn't help give you the X.

 

[IBdMfkr]

Thanks for the comments IG.

Here's a few offseason pics that were taken recently.

Concentrating on heavy compound movements to help bring up lagging bodyparts.

Current wt. approx 220lbs 5'9 10%BF(7pt caliper test).