I think Peter has a decent physique although he needes to bring up his back a bit. I also think that the judges would like to see him turn pro. If he comes in at 95% conditioned then he will win his class unless a freak happens to come in out of nowhere.
I think he needs to be 100% ripped , and if so, Peter should win the Lt Hvys. He has the overall shape and classic lines along with some impressive legs.
C'mon the nationals will be in my backyard of ATL this year.
If I can get down to a ripped sub 200lbs and qualify , look out Putnam.
I will be a couple weeks shy of age 50 at the nationals and have not qualified or competed in over 13 years.
I also need to lose a good 45 lbs to get back down there, so I am a Looooooooooooong shot.
What do ya think? Should Peter P be worried about me? LOL
On a serious note, if ( a big if) I can remain on my diet and re-qualify this fall, I would like to get up on stage at the nationals this yr, just to say I did it.If I made the top 15, I would be thrilled.I know it may sound dumb, but this nationals goal kinda excites me to bust ass. Look, I am not delusional and realize I won't come close to some top guy like Peter Putnam. But , like the original Rocky, if I can bust ass,REALLY diet and lose the wt, I could stand a chance to make the top 15, if I got really ripped. That would be victory for this old warhorse.