5 weeks out. 2 weeks out page 2, finals last page

[Max]

Hey guys.  I don't post here that much, mainly because I don't always have anything to add that hasn't been said already, but now that i'm 5 weeks out i figured id share some pics etc.  Maybe it will help keep me focused on the goal at hand.
A bit of background info:
Im 25
5ft8 on a good day
Been bodybuilding 5 years with a year off last year to persue powerlifting.  I won a british title and came 2nd at 3 national level comps then rounded out the year by trashing my shoulder and limping to a 3rd place finish in the world single lifts.
Currently 81kgs and dieting for the British finals (equivalent to the USA's I guess).  I'm doing the U80kg intermediates.  it's a class for guys who have never competed in a final before.
I realise for 5 weeks i'm behind in my conditioning.  I'm currently pulling out all the stops to try and rectify this for the end date.  Fingers crossed.

[Max]

A few more.

[Max]

these were taken the week before my qualifier, so ideally I would like to surpass this.

[tbombz]

Front double bicep and side tricep are both phenomenal. Good work.

[OTHstrong]

Great genetic bone structure, mesomorph, wide clavicles, narrow hips, not behind by much on conditioning maybe a week or 2 but could easily make up for it, 5 weeks is still good time, look great, good luck.

[dr.chimps]

You look good. Real Good. Stupid tattoo, tho. Keep up the good work, tho. 

[AVBG]

good work mate. just keep at it, be consistant with training/diet/cardio and you will tighten up.don't cut corners and wimp out!

[Bobby]

great quads, teardrop and quadsweep really stand out!!

[Overload]

Very impressive build!

5 weeks can be enough.

Good luck!

[Max]

Cheers guys for the kind words.
Im doing a double split right now, and 2 cardio session as well ED.  Boy am i ever nackered!!
Still, it should hopefully be worth it in the end.

[dov]

Hey "Max", looking good my friend! Thanks for sharing post/pics with us ...I'm currently leaning out...I have a thread on this page "Updated pics" for dov.....I enjoy checkin out others' progress as well..good luck in your show.please keep us updated!

[Mr.Mike]

Pleasant physique to watch, well done.

[flexingtonsteele]

very nice structure and pleasing shape and lines, your right on track for five weeks, dont worry about that ! keep on with the keepin' on bro!

[Max]

Thanks for the encouragement guys, i'm sure those of you who have competed know how much of a boost a simple positive comment can make.  Keeps you going on the bad days.
As of today i'm 4 weeks out.
Booked my hotel for the contest so thats one less thing to worry about now.  did about 9-10 miles on my bike today for AM cardio.  It's amazing how fit you get precontest, i was struggling to do 5 miles when i started!

[flexingtonsteele]

Thanks for the encouragement guys, i'm sure those of you who have competed know how much of a boost a simple positive comment can make.  Keeps you going on the bad days.
As of today i'm 4 weeks out.
Booked my hotel for the contest so thats one less thing to worry about now.  did about 9-10 miles on my bike today for AM cardio.  It's amazing how fit you get precontest, i was struggling to do 5 miles when i started!

very true about how fit you get, in the beginning walking on a treadmill at 3.5 my heart rate would be 120 easily. By the end (about 16weeks later ) walking at 3.5 would barely warm me up

[CQ]

Great structure and lines, pleasing look...

[NaturalWonder83]

very good job!!

if u dont mind...what kind of diet do u follow?

[Max]

very good job!!

if u dont mind...what kind of diet do u follow?

Well i start off with moderate protien, high'ish carbs and moderate fats.
As the diet progresses i lower the fats and carbs.
Right now im on zero fat for 4 days of the week and about 40g on the other 3 days.  Carbs are now cycled

[ARAGO]

very good structure. if it wasn't for that english channel chest gap, you would hit 10s on the symmetry.

but carry on, it's not an impediment.

[Butterbean]

It's been said already, but "good structure" were the first words that popped into my head when looking at your 5 weeks pics.  Your other pics are great also!  Have a great show.

5ft8 on a good day

[polychronopolous]

Very aestetic look, I think you are right on for 5 weeks out.

[NaturalWonder83]

Well i start off with moderate protien, high'ish carbs and moderate fats.
As the diet progresses i lower the fats and carbs.
Right now im on zero fat for 4 days of the week and about 40g on the other 3 days.  Carbs are now cycled

thank u for the info!! good luck!

[buffbong]

nice full chest from the side poses.

[Polska_Sensation]

FIRST OF ALL, the British is not the same is the USA!!!!!!!

   You look descent, but your genetics suck!!! I've seen people work out for less the 5 years and look a million times better then you. If you are doing this as a hobby all the power to you but if you have aspirations of becoming a successful pro you have no chance.

[Max]

FIRST OF ALL, the British is not the same is the USA!!!!!!!

   You look descent, but your genetics suck!!! I've seen people work out for less the 5 years and look a million times better then you. If you are doing this as a hobby all the power to you but if you have aspirations of becoming a successful pro you have no chance.

Well to address your two points.
How can the British not be classed as the same as the USA?  Both are the national championships with the winner recieving their IFBB pro card.  I seem to remember a certian guy winning the British then winning a few Olympias, name escapes me though....

My genetics are what they are, if i could change them id be 6ft 5 and trying to make it as a pro wrestler   But I can't, so I work with what I have.  Congratulations on seeing people with better genetics than me, who have done more in a shorter time.  No matter how good you are there is always someone better.
Just have to do the best with what you have.

Pics updated tomorrow.