Wanna compete oneday!

Sampson · Jul 15, 2007

Want some honest criticism on what I need to work on before I even think of getting anywear near a stage, I would like to shoot for next year.

Stats: 27 Y.O, 207lbs, 6ft, not too sure of B.F % (have a guess), training for B.B a little under four years but only recently got diet in check.

Thanks

MAINEVENT · Jul 15, 2007

Not bad. At your height and with your frame, i think you need another good year or two of putting on more size though. You have a nice wide back so thats a plus.

Things i notice first are chest, delts, arms and hamstrings that need the most work. Just keep consistant with a good diet protein, carbs and good fats . Keep training hard and in 2 years max you should be able to get on stage with good size and symmetry.

Shelby · Jul 15, 2007

Good base and structure, but like Main said you might want to hold off on competing until you can fill your frame out a bit more. Can you tell us a bit about your current diet and training? You might want to look into hiring someone to "supervise" your offseason while you gain the necessary mass.. Phil Hernon here is very good, as are some others on this board.

Good luck, and keep us updated

Sampson · Jul 15, 2007

Nice one fellas, thanks for the responses

Diet has been lower carb for the last 5 weeks, mon-fri goes something like this:

1. 6 egg whites, 1 yolk, 1 scoop oats water, 4 efa caps
2. pre wo shake 30g protein
3. PWO sheke 30g protein, 1 apple, 2 tbsp peanut butter
4. 1 can tuna, 1 scoop oats, 4 efa caps
5. 1 chicken breast, 2 tbsp peanut butter
6. 2 chicken breasts, green veg, olive oil, 4 efa caps
7. 6 egg whites, 1 yolk

weekends are high carb, low fat and protein stays about the same.

Training is 8-12x4, 12 sets minor, 16 sets major

AM Weights PM low intensity cardio 30mins

Mon. Arms
Tue. Legs
Wed. Chest
Thur. Back
Fri. Shoulders and Calves
Sat and Sun. Rest

Should I stop pissing in the wind and just try to clean bulk for the next couple of years?

Shelby · Jul 15, 2007

Sampson said:
Should I stop pissing in the wind and just try to clean bulk for the next couple of years?

Yes.
But, it depends on what you mean by "clean bulk". The diet you posted looks like it's for a figure competitor though.

Sampson · Jul 15, 2007

!berserker said:
Yes.
But, it depends on what you mean by "clean bulk". The diet you posted looks like it's for a figure competitor though.

Classic stuff, point taken, Ill start doubling up the portions.

By clean bulk I mean bulk for the next couple of years adding as little fat as possible which is not what I have tried to do in the past.

MAINEVENT · Jul 15, 2007

Sampson said:
Classic stuff, point taken, Ill start doubling up the portions.

By clean bulk I mean bulk for the next couple of years adding as little fat as possible which is not what I have tried to do in the past.

Slowly start increasing your portions and macro's. That will help keep your bodyfat at a minimum while adding solid lean mass. Remember the body is most anabolic around 8-12% bf (imo).

I think if you really put in a good years work there's a good chance you could compete after that. And Berserker is a definite example of 'practicing what you preach', so listen up.

terryd5150 · Jul 16, 2007

I just don't see it....

I think you have an excellent foundation to build on. I think you could do well.

BUT I just don't see you being 6ft tall in those pics and only weighing 207lbs.

Either you weigh more or you are 5'8"-5'10".

Sampson · Jul 16, 2007

terryd5150 said:
I think you have an excellent foundation to build on. I think you could do well.

BUT I just don't see you being 6ft tall in those pics and only weighing 207lbs.

Either you weigh more or you are 5'8"-5'10".

Thanks Terry, I was definetly 6ft last time I checked. I see that as a compliment because if I was a shorter I would have come on alot further by now, its a little fustrating knowing I have to wait longer than the shorter guys, but im having fun getting there so cant complain really.