First Show Need Help!!

paintballpat231 · 10-19-2008, 04:01 PM

I want to do my first show next year and i need some help. If i post some pics can you help me and let me know what you think that i need to work on. I know that i need to work abs but can you help with anything else?? The competition is the Mr. Ohio its a natural competition that is held at a local high school right up the stret from me. I just went to it this year and it got me really thinking that i can do it.

Some Credentials about me

Im 6' 1"
ABOUT 191LBS.
I think about 12-13% BF

I will post the pics soon.

Thanks

**mitbar** · 10-19-2008, 06:14 PM

yeah man post up the pics and we can try to help guide you bro.

DThomp21 · 10-19-2008, 09:52 PM

Absolutely man, we would be happy to help! Post up some pics, and maybe your diet and we will tell ya where your at.

paintballpat231 · 10-20-2008, 08:28 AM

i will post the pics tonight. And as for my diet it is not exact yet. I have six months till the competition so i was going to start cutting about 16 weeks out since it is my first show. I was going to wait a year hefore i started but i really want to start so i moved up six months

**moorey** · 10-20-2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by paintballpat231

i will post the pics tonight. And as for my diet it is not exact yet. I have six months till the competition so i was going to start cutting about 16 weeks out since it is my first show. I was going to wait a year hefore i started but i really want to start so i moved up six months

Its really difficult giving advice to someone on the internet, 12-13% bodyfat isnt a bad start! Im going to give you general advice re cutting especially for a first time show, IMO I would start out a 20 weeks and gradually start the process of cutting by cleaning up the diet and once that has been achieved decrease carbs and slowly introduce cardio till you losing upto about 2 lb a week, anymore than this after the initial few weeks, you should increase carbs. ( don't forget to increase carbs on at least one day a week)It is better to arrive early at the BF you desire than to have to try to drop too quick which robs people of muscle mass. Get someone you trust, who has a good insight into bodybuilding comps as your third eye, if you can't do this, disregard how good the front part of your physique looks and try to pinch around the lower back, once this is paper thin, youre in good shape! Achieve this and then repost and we can look at ways of carbing up and water manipulation.

paintballpat231 · 10-20-2008, 10:51 AM

Thanks for the advice. I have a personal trainer at the gym that i lift at that has been competing for like 15 years. he is a natural bodybuilder named calvin miles. He is a very smart guy when it comes to this stuff. He is going to be my coach and stuff to help me get the majority of the stuff done.
I just wanted to try and get another opinion from you guys cause i know most of you know what you are talking about.

**moorey** · 10-20-2008, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by paintballpat231

Thanks for the advice. I have a personal trainer at the gym that i lift at that has been competing for like 15 years. he is a natural bodybuilder named calvin miles. He is a very smart guy when it comes to this stuff. He is going to be my coach and stuff to help me get the majority of the stuff done.
I just wanted to try and get another opinion from you guys cause i know most of you know what you are talking about.

Your coach sounds excellent, I know you probably have been told this before, but the most common mistake people make is taking advice from too many people. thats why they mess up, so IMO stick to your guy, no matter what, see it through with him and even if you start to get paranoid when your cognitive functions become impaired, dont make the mistake of asking other people for advice and finally good luck

paintballpat231 · 10-20-2008, 12:20 PM

Thanks

Sebatron · 10-20-2008, 01:37 PM

IMO thats fantastic advice from Moorey... really good shout! Would love to see some photos btw!

Good luck!

flytrapcan · 10-21-2008, 10:50 AM

Just be sure to give yourself enough time for the cut. It's so hard to predict when you'll be at that show ready weight, or how your body will react to calorie drops.

warrior111 · 11-13-2008, 05:12 PM

BTW you got ur poseing and routine down?

paintballpat231 · 11-20-2008, 09:55 PM

not yet im working on it

trainhard19 · 11-20-2008, 11:25 PM

startin at 12% body fat is a great place to be at the beginning of a cut bro... good luck and post up some pics so we can take a look at your poses