Men's Physique Competitors- Comments and Questions

[Howard]

There are several MPD physiques with small waists, great abs and impressive V tapers. I don't understand why they are willing to compete wearing those goofy long shorts , only get to stand and never pose.

In my opinion, many MPD guys would do well in  lighter wt classes in state /regional NPC shows. Obviously, I respect their physiques, BUT the MPD competition format is a joke.

Why don't they just compete as bodybuilders in their wt class ?

[ritch]

A lot look very good, but good enough to pull off front double bicep shot? This is where the flaws come out and most would probably look bad in that shot.

Still, the shorts gotta be shortened and tighter. Either way, I'd sure as shit never pay to see it and never watch the vids posted.

[WalterWhite]

I agree that many of those guys are in great shape and should at least show their legs.  I just can't get past the totally bizarre runway posing they do.

In some shows there are so many guys it's hard to tell them apart and it just looks like an ab contest.

[_aj_]

I would rather look like Jaco de Bruyn a million times over than any pro bodybuilder.

Full fucking homo.

[local hero]

Yeh I think the same as rich, front double bi sorts the men out from the boys, many a mans dreams have been crushed by this pose, standing semi relaxed with a slight twist hides alot of flaws

[FermiDirac]

From a financial position, wouldn't it be better to stay as a sponsored men's physique rather than lightweight bb? Seems like there is more money in MP

[Jizmo]

A lot look very good, but good enough to pull off front double bicep shot? This is where the flaws come out and most would probably look bad in that shot.

Still, the shorts gotta be shortened and tighter. Either way, I'd sure as shit never pay to see it and never watch the vids posted.

some look insane and kill that pose though

From a financial position, wouldn't it be better to stay as a sponsored men's physique rather than lightweight bb? Seems like there is more money in MP

plenty of good looking mens physique/fitness model guys have 10x more followers than the top IFBB elite

[ritch]

some look insane and kill that pose though


plenty of good looking mens physique/fitness model guys have 10x more followers than the top IFBB elite

these guys are good examples of how I'd like to see it go. The shorts look much better like that. In time...

[Big Chiro Flex]

I would rather look like Jaco de Bruyn a million times over than any pro bodybuilder.

Full fucking homo.

Yep

[mazrim]

some look insane and kill that pose though


plenty of good looking mens physique/fitness model guys have 10x more followers than the top IFBB elite

Yep, some of those guys have near perfect physiques in my eyes.

[Cableguy]

There are several MPD physiques with small waists, great abs and impressive V tapers.
I don't understand why they are willing to compete wearing those goofy long shorts , only get to stand and never pose.

In my opinion, many MPD guys would do well in  lighter wt classes in state /regional NPC shows.
Obviously, I respect their physiques, BUT the MPD competition format is a joke.

Why don't they just compete as bodybuilders in their wt class ?

Because their guts don't protrude... 

And I agree about the board shorts. Who came up with that bullshit? Thighs don't count? They might as well compete in wheelchairs...

[Antonio fella]

Sickeninng forearms on Sadik 

[Wiggs]

There should be mandatories for MPD.  We could make some up that would do these guys some justice. 

[evandatp]

You pussies and your love of a physique with human dignity disgust me.

[_aj_]

Jesus Christ would you rather look like this...



or this...

[Bevo]

Jesus Christ would you rather look like this...



or this...

Kamali

[Royalty]

or this...

Dorian was injured at that Olympia. But he still won.

[Bevo]

some look insane and kill that pose though


plenty of good looking mens physique/fitness model guys have 10x more followers than the top IFBB elite

That's actually "too big" for physique competitions as far as I'm told. They don't like you being too ripped or too big, it's a balance. Pretty soon it'll be nothing more than men's bbing only "smaller" in that division

[Wiggs]

What's the difference in drugs between MPD and IFBB pros. What is a Physique cycle of  and off season .

[Bevo]

What's the difference in drugs between MD and IBM pros. What is a Physique cycle of  and off season .

Smaller dosages. Maybe not insulin but def GH

Still do a lot more than the average gym rat

[Cableguy]

some look insane and kill that pose though


plenty of good looking mens physique/fitness model guys have 10x more followers than the top IFBB elite

All he needs to do is up the dosage, train for more size, and keep GH and insulin out of the picture. He'd be another Bob Paris or Charles Clairmonte. Then bodybuilding would be back to what it should be.

[Cableguy]

That's actually "too big" for physique competitions as far as I'm told. They don't like you being too ripped or too big, it's a balance. Pretty soon it'll be nothing more than men's bbing only "smaller" in that division

Just like the women's "fitness" catagory.

[Howard]

There should be mandatories for MPD.  We could make some up that would do these guys some justice. 

I actually spoke with 2 national judges I've known for many years when MPD was first proposed in the NPC.
Here is what they told me .

'By 2008 ,  bikini had quickly grown into the biggest division in the NPC .
The NPC  figured most of the bikini babes had bf's  or husbands , that worked out with them, BUT weren't hardcore bodybuilders.
They felt these men might enter a contest with their woman, IF it was a less intense, more beach body division ( for men).'

The sole goal of the NPC was to get more members and paid entrants in contests.
This is why bikini and MPD will remain a sexy beach body format.

I think the MPD physiques are great, but I cringe when I see how they "compete" on stage.
I'm amazed that men would pay $$ to compete in that kind of format.

[Bevo]

I actually spoke with 2 national judges I've known for many years when MPD was first proposed in the NPC.
Here is what they told me .

'By 2008 ,  bikini had quickly grown into the biggest division in the NPC .
The NPC  figured most of the bikini babes had bf's  or husbands , that worked out with them, BUT weren't hardcore bodybuilders.
They felt these men might enter a contest with their woman, IF it was a less intense, more beach body division ( for men).'

The sole goal of the NPC was to get more members and paid entrants in contests.
This is why bikini and MPD will remain a sexy beach body format.

I think the MPD physiques are great, but I cringe when I see how they "compete" on stage.
I'm amazed that men would pay $$ to compete in that kind of format.

I agree with u on this. The posing is soooo gay

[Howard]

I agree with u on this. The posing is soooo gay

I don't care if looks gay LOL.

I do care that it's NOT bodybuilding.

Bikini for woman and MPD for guys attract the most entrants because it's easier to do.
You workout to look sexy on the beach or by the pool, etc.
You don't have to do any mandatory poses or go to extreme with drugs.
 
The bikini babes want a firm butt, flat tummy and toned legs. No real upper body muscle is needed.

The MPD dudes want  6 pack abs, muscular arms , pecs and delts.
They don't need to work legs and their quads or hams don't even show wearing board shorts .

The bikini and MPD ideals are great for PERSONAL, physique and fitness goals.
BUT, it's not much of a real, genuine competition.

Sure, the  MPD guys and bikini babes have fans of their sexy bodies, especially the babes.
BUT, very few "fans" know or care how they do in the actual contests.
I've never seen a heated debate about who was better in the Olympia bikini or MPD pose down !
I have seen and heard endless debates about who was better between BODYBUILDERS.

Fans still debate with passion, the dual between Arnold and Sergio in the 1972 Olympia.
What bodybuilding fan will ever forget Ronnie winning his 8th Olympia at a mind blowing 286 ripped lbs.
 
To me, MPD and bikini vs pro bodybuilding is like comparing flag football rec leagues to the NFL.