2020 NPC USA - Mens Classic stage pics from yesterday

[FitnessFrenzy]

good job. Blue stars for this man!

[pellius]

look great pal, just need to work on the relaxed poses , and locking your knees throws your shape off a bit, just look at the shape the other guy makes, a lot more to look at, sweeps and curves attracts the eye

That was it. The locking of the knees. I knew something looked off.

[galain]

Well done! You looked really good.

[tres_taco_combo]

TRES, How was the audience turn-out?

very low turn out. they capped at 250 ppl

show was run very well. today is the USAs which will be packed

[tres_taco_combo]

Yep!  Also - nice to see someone who takes the gym seriously, but also puts health and aesthetics over everything else.

To each their own, but I'm of the mindset "Health is wealth."

thank you.  im 37 now and bodybuilding Im going to play the long game.  if you know my posts I am all about hot yoga, keto and fancy mineral water 

[Henda]

Looking awesome mate

[robcguns]

Looking great Taco.

[Taffin]

thank you.  im 37 now and bodybuilding Im going to play the long game.  if you know my posts I am all about hot yoga, keto and fancy mineral water 

And hair products - lots of advanced hair products

Just kidding - you looked great up there (and so did your hair LOL)

[njflex]

very happy how I looked. I need better conditioning in my hams/butt

I am not in the fitness world so its pure hobby for me and I had a blast prepping, posing and competing. gotta have fun doing it and living the dream.  I could have been beaten that dude. I think he was 6'5'' he was 2-3 inches taller than me

I was 222lbs at weigh ins

the show was moved to PHX from LV (my home base) which was awesome.

Im more into anti aging/beauty then being swole/jacked so prep was pretty simple and painless. 

time to get rehab, clean up/clean out

Pic 1 guy next to you doesn’t have classic look to him,2nd pic that guy did like you more suited.

[karasan]

We lav you, no homo, but your calves are same size your mechanic's forearms.
It really is a glaring weakness, especially under those full quads...

[epic is back]

Epic hair bro

Paying off !!

[FitnessFrenzy]

[stuntmovie]

TRES, Do you have any idea regarding the USA winners today?

And what's the  brand-name of that mineral water that you mentioned someplace above. Is the tap-water bad in AZ?

And what advantage does mineral water have over decent tap water?

I believe our tap water here in Vegas is good, but I think we'll be running out soon as the Coolorado seems to be getting lower each year. The last time I checked there has been a 100 foot drop in the lake over the past 20 tears or so... which is an interesting subject to talk about on this GetBig Board under an appropriate topic.

Are you planning to compete again in the near future?

[tres_taco_combo]

And hair products - lots of advanced hair products

Just kidding - you looked great up there (and so did your hair LOL)

i have received pay checks and 1099s from American Crew hair modeling back in the day so nice hair is so important haha 

[njflex]

Shizzo the nizza

[tres_taco_combo]

TRES, Do you have any idea regarding the USA winners today?

And what's the  brand-name of that mineral water that you mentioned someplace above. Is the tap-water bad in AZ?

And what advantage does mineral water have over decent tap water?

I believe our tap water here in Vegas is good, but I think we'll be running out soon as the Coolorado seems to be getting lower each year. The last time I checked there has been a 100 foot drop in the lake over the past 20 tears or so... which is an interesting subject to talk about on this GetBig Board under an appropriate topic.

Are you planning to compete again in the near future?

no idea today on the USAs. I am busy working at the moment so couldn't make it

I drink zero sugar or flavored drinks (no diet sodas either) so I found mineral waters are a great way to enjoy good tasting drinks without adding junk.  perrier water etc etc over anything else.

plus I drink zero alchol unless on special events (holidays, weddings, Bday parties) ill order perrier water at bars/resturants

no I will not compete in 2021. too busy with other things but Its nice to be "off"

I will complete in 2022

[oldschoolfan]

taco did you use keto for this show or high carb this time around

[tres_taco_combo]

taco did you use keto for this show or high carb this time around

I did a 18 week prep (bulk then cut)

I got up around 238lbs which was a diet full or rice, potatoes, oats, chicken, fish, steak (standard stuff) then I went keto the last 6 weeks

I could have gone up to 245lbs but I would have never lost the weight...

then did an epic carb up the last few days
Burger fries, eggo waffles night before
pancakes, morning of
pizza and peanut butter/rice cakes before hand

now that i am off and done. I will be on keto 80% of the time.

2021 = I be very lean around 210lbs.  i love being lean, plus Im single so Its easier when you are lean

guys.....all classes from open to mens classic

MASS WON EVERY CLASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! size fuckin matters

[Howard]

I did a 18 week prep (bulk then cut)

I got up around 238lbs which was a diet full or rice, potatoes, oats, chicken, fish, steak (standard stuff) then I went keto the last 6 weeks

I could have gone up to 245lbs but I would have never lost the weight...

then did an epic carb up the last few days
Burger fries, eggo waffles night before
pancakes, morning of
pizza and peanut butter/rice cakes before hand

now that i am off and done. I will be on keto 80% of the time.

2021 = I be very lean around 210lbs.  i love being lean, plus Im single so Its easier when you are lean

guys.....all classes from open to mens classic

MASS WON EVERY CLASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! size fuckin matters

1. You were smart to avoid the endless wt gain trap and came in with damn good conditioning.

2. You're pretty big dude yourself ( ht and wt !) and yes, mass will matter, even in classic .
The sport is called bodyBUILDING after all 
The best thing with classic is , you can only be so big for every ht ( ht/wt ratios)

3. I think I pseak for many here when I say you looked dame impressive on stage for your experience and are a great source of motivation

[oldschoolfan]

I did a 18 week prep (bulk then cut)

I got up around 238lbs which was a diet full or rice, potatoes, oats, chicken, fish, steak (standard stuff) then I went keto the last 6 weeks

I could have gone up to 245lbs but I would have never lost the weight...

then did an epic carb up the last few days
Burger fries, eggo waffles night before
pancakes, morning of
pizza and peanut butter/rice cakes before hand

now that i am off and done. I will be on keto 80% of the time.

2021 = I be very lean around 210lbs.  i love being lean, plus Im single so Its easier when you are lean

guys.....all classes from open to mens classic

MASS WON EVERY CLASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! size fuckin matters

taco thanks for the  ,update, btw relyte is a great electrolyte powder   redmond salt makes it, it is my favorite

[michael arvilla]

You looked great man congrats!

[pellius]

1. You were smart to avoid the endless wt gain trap and came in with damn good conditioning.

2. You're pretty big dude yourself ( ht and wt !) and yes, mass will matter, even in classic .
The sport is called bodyBUILDING after all 
The best thing with classic is , you can only be so big for every ht ( ht/wt ratios)

3. I think I pseak for many here when I say you looked dame impressive on stage for your experience and are a great source of motivation

I think I speak for many here when I say that we don't want you to presume to speak for us even if you happened to be right as in this case.

[Matt]

You looked great man congrats!

He did, as did you when you competed, Mike!

[Primemuscle]

1. You were smart to avoid the endless wt gain trap and came in with damn good conditioning.

2. You're pretty big dude yourself ( ht and wt !) and yes, mass will matter, even in classic .
The sport is called bodyBUILDING after all 
The best thing with classic is , you can only be so big for every ht ( ht/wt ratios)

3. I think I pseak for many here when I say you looked dame impressive on stage for your experience and are a great source of motivation

You can speak for me anytime, Howard. I totally agree with you on this. There are so few really dedicated bodybuilders and lifters on Getbig  that anyone who is in the game big enough to put themselves up against others in a competition is someone to be congratulated, even if they don't take 1st prize....or even place. 

Heck, anyone who has the guts to post a photo of themselves on Getbig is a brave person.

[Primemuscle]

I did a 18 week prep (bulk then cut)

I got up around 238lbs which was a diet full or rice, potatoes, oats, chicken, fish, steak (standard stuff) then I went keto the last 6 weeks

I could have gone up to 245lbs but I would have never lost the weight...

then did an epic carb up the last few days
Burger fries, eggo waffles night before
pancakes, morning of
pizza and peanut butter/rice cakes before hand

now that i am off and done. I will be on keto 80% of the time.

2021 = I be very lean around 210lbs.  i love being lean, plus Im single so Its easier when you are lean

guys.....all classes from open to mens classic

MASS WON EVERY CLASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! size fuckin matters

How tall are you? Based on the photos you posted, I never would have guessed that you were over 200 lbs. Damn, you must be solid as a rock.