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Title: NABBA universe
Post by: Simple Simon on November 02, 2016, 11:51:13 AM
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Tall class winner
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Seems to be able to bridge the divide between looking like a normal human being and winning a world class bodybuilding title
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: shootfighter1 on November 02, 2016, 12:20:45 PM
They look awesome in first pic.
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Henda on November 02, 2016, 12:22:56 PM
Was he off gear in the second pic or is it an illusion? He looks fucking awesome in the first
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: stuntmovie on November 02, 2016, 12:27:35 PM
Yes, great physiques! More esthetic than the Oly contenders.

But, BETHERE, For some unknown reason I seldom hear anything about the NABBA nor any of it's prime contenders .... and I'm the type of individual who thinks he knows everything about anything ..... but on rare occasions I discover otherwise.

Is the NABBA big outside of the USA? And why is it relatively unknown within theUSA?

Who is in charge, who are the winners, do the NABBA fans complain about the outcome of each and every contest, and any other  info you provide for USA GetBiggers would be appreciated.

In the meantime I'll do my best to educate myself with a Google search.
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Coffeed on November 02, 2016, 12:30:22 PM
Do the schmoes prefer the puffy nipples or are they just too broke to handle both the gear and the gyno?
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: mazrim on November 02, 2016, 12:51:42 PM
Look great.

Shootfighter competes in this?
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Simple Simon on November 02, 2016, 12:59:10 PM
Yes, great physiques! More esthetic than the Oly contenders.

But, BETHERE, For some unknown reason I seldom hear anything about the NABBA nor any of it's prime contenders .... and I'm the type of individual who thinks he knows everything about anything ..... but on rare occasions I discover otherwise.

Is the NABBA big outside of the USA? And why is it relatively unknown within theUSA?

Who is in charge, who are the winners, do the NABBA fans complain about the outcome of each and every contest, and any other  info you provide for USA GetBiggers would be appreciated.

In the meantime I'll do my best to educate myself with a Google search.
USA took a team this time, lots of guys cut their teeth in NABBA before the IFBB
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Nether Animal on November 02, 2016, 01:03:36 PM
They all look stellar.
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Dokey111 on November 02, 2016, 01:20:04 PM
Holy crap three distinct physiques!  :o And they look good!  :o what am I in a parallel universe?
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: illuminati on November 02, 2016, 01:40:18 PM
They look awesome in first pic.








I was there & know 2 of those competitors -- Not to put them down
as they were reasonable physiques -- They would not of placed in the top 3/4
of the ukbff british finals a few wks ago.

out of the 4 height classes there were no more than 15 national level physiques

Very poor quality level of physiques for a once great title.

Still those that competed & did well- And took the chance to stand on stage
and deserve their places.
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Simple Simon on November 02, 2016, 01:43:57 PM


Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: illuminati on November 02, 2016, 01:47:31 PM
The tall Lad with the beard trains in Nottingham -
Josh he is a good 6ft 6in a giant of a man. Real nice fellow.
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Simple Simon on November 02, 2016, 01:49:52 PM







I was there & know 2 of those competitors -- Not to put them down
as they were reasonable physiques -- They would not of placed in the top 3/4
of the ukbff british finals a few wks ago.

out of the 4 height classes there were no more than 15 national level physiques

Very poor quality level of physiques for a once great title.

Still those that competed & did well- And took the chance to stand on stage
and deserve their places.

here is the overall winner from the UKBFF show, the level of conditioning is a world away from the NABBA guys.
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Simple Simon on November 02, 2016, 01:58:37 PM
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Its all an illusion....
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Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: illuminati on November 02, 2016, 01:59:31 PM
here is the overall winner from the UKBFF show, the level of conditioning is a world away from the NABBA guys.









I cant stand the ukbff (hierarchy - to many run ins with them)
But there level of quality & depth in the classes at the finals is
so much better.
Did you go to both shows.?

saying that the PCA is gaining ground & are tying up with Nabba
using there judges & rules -- Hope fully it will result in good things
for the competitors.

I know Dean Lesiak 4x 90k winner 2x nd place ect is going over to
PCA as UKBFF wont give him his Pro card.!!

He trains in the wrong gym & associates with some one they dont like.. ::)
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: shootfighter1 on November 02, 2016, 01:59:50 PM
Look great.

Shootfighter competes in this?

Few years back, yes.
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Simple Simon on November 02, 2016, 02:03:29 PM







I cant stand the ukbff (hierarchy - to many run ins with them)
But there level of quality & depth in the classes at the finals is
so much better.
Did you go to both shows.?

saying that the PCA is gaining ground & are tying up with Nabba
using there judges & rules -- Hope fully it will result in good things
for the competitors.

I know Dean Lesiak 4x 90k winner 2x nd place ect is going over to
PCA as UKBFF wont give him his Pro card.!!

He trains in the wrong gym & associates with some one they dont like.. ::)

I dont go to bodybuilding shows, I only enter.
I always go straight home after , I find them mind numbingly boring.

Dean is one who always turns up in top shape, I have seen his pics in the past.
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: illuminati on November 02, 2016, 02:12:14 PM
I dont go to bodybuilding shows, I only enter.
I always go straight home after , I find them mind numbingly boring.

Dean is one who always turns up in top shape, I have seen his pics in the past.








Ha - i cant say i blame you -- they even worse now what with 57 sparkly female
bikini classes that no one knows how to judge. Go with the one you like best.
And then all the nonsense twist twirly shorts wearing men classes.!!!
Its a nightmare to judge & or watch.
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Simple Simon on November 02, 2016, 02:16:06 PM






Ha - i cant say i blame you -- they even worse now what with 57 sparkly female
bikini classes that no one knows how to judge. Go with the one you like best.
And then all the nonsense twist twirly shorts wearing men classes.!!!
Its a nightmare to judge & or watch.

I went to the NABBA NW a few years ago to watch a friend, I fell asleep and missed his class, I woke up and didnt know where the fuck I was, was asleep for about an hour, looked like a fucking hobo....
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: illuminati on November 02, 2016, 02:22:50 PM
I went to the NABBA NW a few years ago to watch a friend, I fell asleep and missed his class, I woke up and didnt know where the fuck I was, was asleep for about an hour, looked like a fucking hobo....






Ha ha -- an expensive & uncomfortable Sleeping chair you paid for.. :D
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Griffith on November 02, 2016, 02:24:52 PM
The tall guy looks like a bean-pole in clothes.

Imagine without steroids...?
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Simple Simon on November 02, 2016, 02:26:18 PM
The tall guy looks like a bean-pole in clothes.

Imagine without steroids...?

I would imagine he would look better than Ronnie and almost every other IFBB pro
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Kwon on November 02, 2016, 02:31:24 PM
The tall guy looks like a bean-pole in clothes.

Imagine without steroids...?

Tall guy looks huge
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Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Simple Simon on November 02, 2016, 02:33:59 PM
Tall guy looks huge
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6ft 6
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Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: stuntmovie on November 02, 2016, 05:57:21 PM
The three contenders in the top photo are damn impressive and would most likely do damn well in today's NPC/IFBB Classic Physique events.

Back in the day what is known as a classic physique today was often  referred to as' functional muscle' - which a lot of military members who were interested  in physical fitness and aesthetic muscle growth attempted to achieve but seldom maintained due to the routine military style of living and obligations.

These NABBA contenders appear to be what the future of Classic Physique may turn out to be.

Thanks, Bethere
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: The Scott on November 02, 2016, 06:27:01 PM
The three contenders in the top photo are damn impressive and would most likely do damn well in today's NPC/IFBB Classic Physique events.

Back in the day what is known as a classic physique today was often  referred to as' functional muscle' - which a lot of military members who were interested  in physical fitness and aesthetic muscle growth attempted to achieve but seldom maintained due to the routine military style of living and obligations.

These NABBA contenders appear to be what the future of Classic Physique may turn out to be.

Thanks, Bethere

Agreed.
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: anabolicguru on November 02, 2016, 07:20:18 PM
Wait a min, I thought NABBA was a natural org
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Coach is Back! on November 02, 2016, 07:42:12 PM
Much better quality of competitors than the NPC.
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Simple Simon on November 03, 2016, 11:48:53 AM
Over 50s class
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Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: local hero on November 03, 2016, 11:56:26 AM
The ukfbb make my blood boil, fucking cliquey bastards.... My 1st Brit final,i remember being dragged over the stage and dressed down by that cun.t head judge the year they banned dream tan, got told id blown it and they placed me 6th

Later in the the day Paul George won his class and was almost green he had so much on...


If I ever dusted my thong off id go with nabba and try other feds, fuck the ukfbb, they spend 4 or 5 hrs judging men and womens bikini and rush the bodybuilders on and off without them even doing individual posing routines
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: njflex on November 03, 2016, 12:15:07 PM
Over 50s class
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the shorter guy looks like a blown out levrone...
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Simple Simon on November 03, 2016, 12:16:36 PM
The ukfbb make my blood boil, fucking cliquey bastards.... My 1st Brit final,i remember being dragged over the stage and dressed down by that cun.t head judge the year they banned dream tan, got told id blown it and they placed me 6th

Later in the the day Paul George won his class and was almost green he had so much on...


If I ever dusted my thong off id go with nabba and try other feds, fuck the ukfbb, they spend 4 or 5 hrs judging men and womens bikini and rush the bodybuilders on and off without them even doing individual posing routines
always been the same mate
Two people who used to run shows bailed this year because of the politics
Its certainly a closed shop...
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: stuntmovie on November 03, 2016, 02:50:16 PM
BeThere/Local and a handful of others ..... There seems to be an awful lot of complaints from contenders and fans regarding various decisions made by most of the bodybuilding federations.

That decision regarding the Dream Tan incident sounds somewhat absurd and I wonder what the rational behind that decision was.

Did the promoter or the federation have their own tanning agents or was it simply that Dream Tan proved to be unhealthy for human application?

Years ago when I was a decision maker and if anyone complained about the judging process, I'd invite them in to sit in at the official table and become what we called a "TEST JUDGE" and then sit-in and observe when and how the score sheets were tabulated.

It worked well because those 'test judges' never complained again (at least not to me anyway).

If I had the opportunity I'd recommend that each bodybuilding federation choose one official of that federation to respond to any and all complaints made by anyone involved  .... and that includes the fans and each GetBigger via the internet or otherwise

In many instances there are good reasons why an unpopular decision is made and once the 'WHY' is disclosed.... most of those who complain depart with a happy smile on their face.

But then we got GetBiggers who most likely never smile at all.

But they sure as hell can LAUGH a lot on this here GetBig Board!

So I guess everyone is eventually happy no matter how they see it or what the outcome is.
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Simple Simon on November 03, 2016, 04:11:31 PM
BeThere/Local and a handful of others ..... There seems to be an awful lot of complaints from contenders and fans regarding various decisions made by most of the bodybuilding federations.

That decision regarding the Dream Tan incident sounds somewhat absurd and I wonder what the rational behind that decision was.

Did the promoter or the federation have their own tanning agents or was it simply that Dream Tan proved to be unhealthy for human application?

Years ago when I was a decision maker and if anyone complained about the judging process, I'd invite them in to sit in at the official table and become what we called a "TEST JUDGE" and then sit-in and observe when and how the score sheets were tabulated.

It worked well because those 'test judges' never complained again (at least not to me anyway).

If I had the opportunity I'd recommend that each bodybuilding federation choose one official of that federation to respond to any and all complaints made by anyone involved  .... and that includes the fans and each GetBigger via the internet or otherwise

In many instances there are good reasons why an unpopular decision is made and once the 'WHY' is disclosed.... most of those who complain depart with a happy smile on their face.

But then we got GetBiggers who most likely never smile at all.

But they sure as hell can LAUGH a lot on this here GetBig Board!

So I guess everyone is eventually happy no matter how they see it or what the outcome is.

Bingo...
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Nether Animal on November 03, 2016, 04:38:28 PM
the shorter guy looks like a blown out levrone...

Delusion knows no bounds.

Biceps look torn too.
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: AbrahamG on November 03, 2016, 05:20:06 PM
Smashed Assholes Division
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Fixed.
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: WannaBePro on November 03, 2016, 05:54:44 PM
Over 50s class
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/14890328_1289031731141039_5256417145486081899_o.jpg)

Big Lenny would be proud of the shorter gentleman on the right.
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Taffin on November 04, 2016, 03:59:58 PM
At least some of the competitors in NABBA are drug free...  Paul Thomas (over 50s)





Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Tarantula157 on November 04, 2016, 04:20:56 PM
here is the overall winner from the UKBFF show, the level of conditioning is a world away from the NABBA guys.

Actually he is known for his size and shape,his conditioning is usually a bit off
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Simple Simon on November 04, 2016, 04:29:00 PM
Actually he is known for his size and shape,his conditioning is usually a bit off
and as such wouldnt place well in NABBA.
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Tarantula157 on November 04, 2016, 04:33:16 PM







I cant stand the ukbff (hierarchy - to many run ins with them)
But there level of quality & depth in the classes at the finals is
so much better.
Did you go to both shows.?

saying that the PCA is gaining ground & are tying up with Nabba
using there judges & rules -- Hope fully it will result in good things
for the competitors.

I know Dean Lesiak 4x 90k winner 2x nd place ect is going over to
PCA as UKBFF wont give him his Pro card.!!

He trains in the wrong gym & associates with some one they dont like.. ::)
There is a gym in London run by 2 of the judges.Whoever trains or is a PT in their gym always wins or places very high at UKBFF shows. They also run paid posing practice classes in that gym and is a well known fact that if you wanna place well in UKBFF it's highly advisable to attend some of that classes.
Also some UKBFF judges prepare competitors and are allowed to judge their classes at shows afterwards.



Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Tarantula157 on November 04, 2016, 04:41:26 PM
and as such wouldnt place well in NABBA.
Agree. The top 3 in the tall class at NABBA were actually in better condition than the top 3 in the UKBFF superheavy class this year
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: illuminati on November 04, 2016, 06:34:16 PM
There is a gym in London run by 2 of the judges.Whoever trains or is a PT in their gym always wins or places very high at UKBFF shows. They also run paid posing practice classes in that gym and is a well known fact that if you wanna place well in UKBFF it's highly advisable to attend some of that classes.
Also some UKBFF judges prepare competitors and are allowed to judge their classes at shows afterwards.









Correct & it happens at a few other gyms linked to ukbff judges.
It's a Big £ making machine now - Bodybuilders are almost redundant to them.
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: local hero on November 05, 2016, 01:04:19 AM








Correct & it happens at a few other gyms linked to ukbff judges.
It's a Big £ making machine now - Bodybuilders are almost redundant to them.



I couldn't believe the last ukfbb show I attended, may as well drop bodybuilding all together and just go with men's and women's bikini....

They should put all the fairy's on last, instead of fucking all the bodybuilders off .... No one is getting judged properly after the judges have sat through hrs of men's and women's bikini, who no one even knows how to judge anyway
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: illuminati on November 05, 2016, 03:45:35 AM


I couldn't believe the last ukfbb show I attended, may as well drop bodybuilding all together and just go with men's and women's bikini....

They should put all the fairy's on last, instead of fucking all the bodybuilders off .... No one is getting judged properly after the judges have sat through hrs of men's and women's bikini, who no one even knows how to judge anyway








Yes- well summed up. It's outrageous how they treat the bodybuilders now.

The problem with the judging is the undisclosed marking for which gym they come
From & how connected to the judges / hierarchy - this can elevate an also ran in to
The top 3+ . 
I judged a few EFBB shows as a newbie - judging certainly has changed -
tho the above has always Existed to some extent at some shows -
I have made them aware if I new or had helped a competitor
 - I was still asked to judge - I found it easy to judge by sticking to the rule book
Criteria - But Hard to keep the rose tinted glasses from affecting my decision.
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Simple Simon on November 05, 2016, 04:09:29 AM


I couldn't believe the last ukfbb show I attended, may as well drop bodybuilding all together and just go with men's and women's bikini....

They should put all the fairy's on last, instead of fucking all the bodybuilders off .... No one is getting judged properly after the judges have sat through hrs of men's and women's bikini, who no one even knows how to judge anyway
I was once onstage next to a guy and his brother was judging us????
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: illuminati on November 05, 2016, 04:37:05 AM
I was once onstage next to a guy and his brother was judging us????








Ended up with a fair result then.. ::)
Jeez that takes the Biscuit.
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Simple Simon on November 05, 2016, 04:43:18 AM







Ended up with a fair result then.. ::)
Jeez that takes the Biscuit.
I spoke to him later and he said "Im more strict because Im conscious of him being my bother and people may say something if Im not impartial, but he is my brother after all"
 ::)
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Nether Animal on November 05, 2016, 08:11:03 AM
At least some of the competitors in NABBA are drug free...  Paul Thomas (over 50s)







14 inch arms but the rest is somewhat impressive if natural at that age
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Tarantula157 on November 05, 2016, 05:28:12 PM








Correct & it happens at a few other gyms linked to ukbff judges.
It's a Big £ making machine now - Bodybuilders are almost redundant to them.
Imagine all the money and effort one spends only to be fucked up by the judges who "judge".
There should be a governing body within the IFBB that controls such affairs in the national affiliates.
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Tarantula157 on November 05, 2016, 05:34:34 PM


I couldn't believe the last ukfbb show I attended, may as well drop bodybuilding all together and just go with men's and women's bikini....

They should put all the fairy's on last, instead of fucking all the bodybuilders off .... No one is getting judged properly after the judges have sat through hrs of men's and women's bikini, who no one even knows how to judge anyway
Because they have so many classes now they also rush the judging of each class so they can finish the show on time which gives them like 10-15 min. to judge a class of 20+ competitors. So instead of doing a lot of comparisons and judge the physiques properly they just look for familiar faces from the gyms they run to put them in the top places.
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Tarantula157 on November 05, 2016, 05:40:25 PM
I was once onstage next to a guy and his brother was judging us????
Same thing happened this year at the  Arnold Amateur Europe in the classic over 180 cm. class. The guy who won(a spanish competitor,and the show was in Spain) was presented the trophy by one of the judges-his brother.
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Simple Simon on November 06, 2016, 03:53:23 AM
Imagine all the money and effort one spends only to be fucked up by the judges who "judge".
There should be a governing body within the IFBB that controls such affairs in the national affiliates.
thats why people who enter bodybuilding shows should never be that bothered about winning, lots of winners are winners because they got put there.
Only once have I seen a guy get awarded first place and pass his trophy to the runner up.
Peter Wall won the Britain in 89 and Terry Fisher was the clear winner, when they got onstage for the photos Peter swapped the trophies around.

It didnt overturn the result but it was a nice gesture.
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: njflex on November 06, 2016, 06:38:37 AM
former nabba great vic terra,,
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: French on November 06, 2016, 07:55:07 AM
Pro winner 2016.
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Simple Simon on November 06, 2016, 08:04:32 AM
Pro winner 2016.

No it wasnt, hes an ex IFBB pro who competed with NABBA this year, he won class 4 which allowed him to compete in the pro class, that was won by Tony Mount.

the guy in the pic only takes a bit of test and some tren and masteron, about 700mgs in total and a bit of GH
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: B R on November 06, 2016, 08:46:48 AM


the guy in the pic only takes a bit of test and some tren and masteron, about 700mgs in total and a bit of GH

Lol as if. Hi James.
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Simple Simon on November 06, 2016, 09:32:16 AM
Lol as if. Hi James.

Read it for yourself..
http://www.uk-muscle.co.uk/topic/289993-my-2016-universe-prep/?page=1
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Nether Animal on November 06, 2016, 12:15:36 PM
Pro winner 2016.

How old is this bloke? Wow.
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: Simple Simon on November 06, 2016, 12:57:48 PM
How old is this bloke? Wow.
43
Title: Re: NABBA universe
Post by: stuntmovie on November 06, 2016, 03:33:58 PM
BETHERE, Great story on the 'trophy trade'! I've never seen nor heard of that being done before.

If I had witnessed that I would have purchased an additional trophy and awarded it to him a week or so later for ... Sportsmenship ... even if I did not agree with him.

Thanks for passing that story on.