Whats up guys figured I’d start a contest prep journal to log my journey towards my 1st physique competition, the npcmidwest.com/events/st-louis-pro-figure-bikini-and-npc-midwest-championships/ as a Novice physique competitor on March 17 - 2 months away!! Hopefully a log will help me gauge my progress and make it easier on myself, since this is the first time I’ve had to cut/diet. Also a place to post all of my pics lol
Insight/Background:
As of this post, I am 22 years old at 157lbs bw
I have been competing in powerlifting for the past 4 years, hitting elite totals in both the 148 & 165 lb weight classes. My most recent competition was the Night of the Living Dead (NOTLD) in 2011, where I missed a 512 pull @ 20 yrs old. Since then my PR’s have been a:
350 Bench @ 157 lbs
500 x 3 deadlift @ 151 lbs
405 x 3 squat I just hit last week, unfortunately no vid
Training:
I’ve never focused on aesthetics at any point of my training really, it’s all been strength based - wrestling in high school and the powerlifting during college. I’ve gradually shifted towards a mountaindog style of training with the big 3 still being the heart & soul of my training. My goal is to compete in both physique while maintaining an elite level in powerlifting
Physique:
These 2 pics were taken about 4 days ago
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/20016_10151431563015120_1487083831_n.jpg
Front flexed a month ago
https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/59597_10151353583665120_598197209_n.jpg
Back relaxed a month ago
Lat spread a couple of months ago
Back same time
I’m really thinking/considering consulting Meadows at the start of Feb since I’ve heard the leaning out phase can either make or break your chances at placing. My posing right now is absolutely atrocious right now, when flexing I hold my breath and look bloated lol, get lightheaded and cramp up. Gotta figure that out!! Anyways, should be fun!! Thanks for reading