Author Topic: 5 days out first NPC show Advice? (Read 68530 times)

Howard · « **Reply #175 on:** August 10, 2021, 08:50:10 AM »

Quote from: a_pupil on August 10, 2021, 08:34:41 AM

Also a bottle of vodka spread over the 24 hours pre-contest will really bring out the cuts and vascularity.

I competed against a few guys who took shots backstage in the pumping room.
Not sure if it helped their muscularity, but they smelled bad.

Deacon Jeschin · « **Reply #176 on:** August 10, 2021, 08:57:01 AM »

Some good solid advice given out by most so far, although someone deciding to enter a show without ANY prep is pretty unique to say the least. What the heck.....go for it.

My advice is to learn the mandatory poses for prejudging. Practice them in front of someone who can compare your poses to competitors in a lineup (perhaps on YouTube). If you appear to the judges as lazy (not taking the time to learn) it may hurt your placing, even if you look better than your fellow competitors. The real judging is done at this time, not so much in the evening portion of the show.

Also, check out videos of how to apply oil.

Good luck to you on your show......

Humble Narcissist · « **Reply #177 on:** August 10, 2021, 09:02:53 AM »

Probably not the best idea to announce it on here. If judges lurk on Getbig you are doomed before you step on stage.

Howard · « **Reply #178 on:** August 10, 2021, 09:04:21 AM »

Quote from: Humble Narcissist on August 10, 2021, 09:02:53 AM

Probably not the best idea to announce it on here. If judges lurk on Getbig you are doomed before you step on stage.

C'mon now, you really think anyone who judged NPC contests is on get big?

bhank · « **Reply #179 on:** August 10, 2021, 09:09:10 AM »

Condition isn’t horrible still too smooth but veins are coming back in calves now although till small hoping can get rest if body this condition next few days. Doubt they will be able to notice the condition of my calves anyway but still

Tryign to get water out from under skin while keepign it in the muscle and just degas my damn belly and bowels

IroNat · « **Reply #180 on:** August 10, 2021, 09:11:44 AM »

Looking vascular Bhank.

Peach cobbler working well

Howard · « **Reply #181 on:** August 10, 2021, 09:14:14 AM »

You look in decent shape , and you won't look bad if you can do some reasonable basic poses.
Just know now, you'll look different on stage under those lights. Everyone does.

You might be shocked to see how BIG some ripped and smaller guys look when they get on stage.
Good luck and enjoy the weekend with your gf at the show.

bhank · « **Reply #182 on:** August 10, 2021, 09:16:43 AM »

Which leg should I put forward in a side chest or side tricep??

Deacon Jeschin · « **Reply #183 on:** August 10, 2021, 09:21:47 AM »

Quote from: bhank on August 10, 2021, 09:16:43 AM

Which leg should I put forward in a side chest or side tricep??

The same side leg. If you do the opposite, you will get the twisties.

IroNat · « **Reply #184 on:** August 10, 2021, 09:23:20 AM »

Quote from: Howard on August 10, 2021, 09:14:14 AM

You look in decent shape , and you won't look bad if you can do some reasonable basic poses.
Just know now, you'll look different on stage under those lights. Everyone does.

You might be shocked to see how BIG some ripped and smaller guys look when they get on stage.
Good luck and enjoy the weekend with your gf at the show.

Howard, stop trying to scare Bhank.

Do you think the Japanese officers would put doubt in the minds of their kamikaze pilots?

IroNat · « **Reply #185 on:** August 10, 2021, 09:26:12 AM »

Howard · « **Reply #186 on:** August 10, 2021, 09:27:07 AM »

Quote from: IroNat on August 10, 2021, 09:23:20 AM

Howard, stop trying to scare Bhank.

Do you think the Japanese officers would put doubt in the minds of their kamikaze pulots?

LOL, but I'm not trying to SCARE him.
I'm just giving my 2 cents on what to expect.

bhank · « **Reply #187 on:** August 10, 2021, 09:35:44 AM »

I registered for Novice and master but also open heavy if I were to try and make 198.5 would promoter let me switch classes at friday check in? I assume they do the weigh in then?

Deacon Jeschin · « **Reply #188 on:** August 10, 2021, 09:36:32 AM »

Quote from: Howard on August 10, 2021, 09:27:07 AM

LOL, but I'm not trying to SCARE him.
I'm just giving my 2 cents on what to expect.

Howard,

As a former competitor and judge, do you think judges mark down people that don't know the basic poses during the afternoon prejudging? I would think not having a clue would be a sign of disrespect, no?

I did only one show (back in the 90s) and prejudging seemed to matter most. The placing didn't change at all after the night show concluded.

bhank · « **Reply #189 on:** August 10, 2021, 09:39:46 AM »

Quote from: Deacon Jeschin on August 10, 2021, 09:36:32 AM

Howard,

As a former competitor and judge, do you think judges mark down people that don't know the basic poses during the afternoon prejudging? I would think not having a clue would be a sign of disrespect, no?

I did only one show (back in the 90s) and prejudging seemed to matter most. The placing didn't change at all after the night show concluded.

Disrespect no clue lol there are literally only 8 poses it's not motherfucking Yoga they went through everyone of them in a 9 minute video I think I can figure it out by saturday

I mean what is there a side chest, side tricep, most muscular, abs and thighs, front double bicep, rear double bicep, rear lat spread yeah I could hit any one of those if told. Will I hit it right maybe not but I have a basic idea I have seen a flex magazine before

Deacon Jeschin · « **Reply #190 on:** August 10, 2021, 09:41:35 AM »

Quote from: bhank on August 10, 2021, 09:39:46 AM

Disrespect no clue lol there are literally only 8 poses it's not motherfucking Yoga they went through everyone of them in a 9 minute video I think I can figure it out by saturday

I guess you're right. Good luck to you.

bhank · « **Reply #191 on:** August 10, 2021, 09:43:15 AM »

Quote from: Deacon Jeschin on August 10, 2021, 09:41:35 AM

I guess you're right. Good luck to you.

Just saying I have tried them all bene working on thiem this mornign at the pool figuring out my legs is the biggest issue need to remember to plant and flex them first also tryign quarter turns. There have been more jacked up entrants than me it is not like I don't even lift.

wes · « **Reply #192 on:** August 10, 2021, 09:47:00 AM »

Quote from: Dave D on August 10, 2021, 08:15:07 AM

Bhank you dont want to go this route. As a drug free competitor you dont want to pollute your body with steroids this close to a show.

Deacon Jeschin · « **Reply #193 on:** August 10, 2021, 09:49:04 AM »

Quote from: bhank on August 10, 2021, 09:43:15 AM

Just saying I have tried them all bene working on thiem this mornign at the pool figuring out my legs is the biggest issue need to remember to plant and flex them first also tryign quarter turns. There have been more jacked up entrants than me it is not like I don't even lift.

You're definitely lean and look better than some masters competitors that have dieted and prepped for weeks or more. Just prepare the best you can in the next few days and see what happens. What's the worst that can happen? You get another life experience....

Enjoy the show and best of luck to you......

IroNat · « **Reply #194 on:** August 10, 2021, 09:50:43 AM »

Everybody stop trying to scare Bhank.

wes · « **Reply #195 on:** August 10, 2021, 10:00:14 AM »

Quote from: bhank on August 10, 2021, 09:43:15 AM

Just saying I have tried them all bene working on thiem this mornign at the pool figuring out my legs is the biggest issue need to remember to plant and flex them first also tryign quarter turns. There have been more jacked up entrants than me it is not like I don't even lift.

Squeeze the floor with your toes and flex them hard.................... ..always start the pose this way so you dont forget to flex the quads cuz it` a very common mistake even among experienced competitor.

I told you what to eat and you want sushi with rice.

You asked for a critique, then asked for advice and just disregarded anything and everything anyone suggests to you.

Listen to others to learn....you did zero contests before and 5 days is ridiculous enough but dont just eat any fucking thing......eat what a person on a contest prep diet would eat.

I hope you place....I really do,,,,, but in the same vein I hope you learn that you aren`t the greatest thing since sliced bread......humble yourelf cuz the other contestants surely will.

POSE POSE POSE....THEN POSE SOME MORE.

Humble Narcissist · « **Reply #196 on:** August 10, 2021, 10:01:51 AM »

Quote from: Howard on August 10, 2021, 09:04:21 AM

C'mon now, you really think anyone who judged NPC contests is on get big?

Probably the whole judging panel. One or more may slip him a note telling him to meet them at the ice machine if he wants a better placing.

wes · « **Reply #197 on:** August 10, 2021, 10:03:32 AM »

Practice standing "relaxed" from front,both sides and from the back.....do not stand with an over exaggerated lat spread as if you have a barrel under each arm.................it looks dumb as shit IMO.

bhank · « **Reply #198 on:** August 10, 2021, 10:06:08 AM »

Quote from: Deacon Jeschin on August 10, 2021, 09:49:04 AM

You're definitely lean and look better than some masters competitors that have dieted and prepped for weeks or more. Just prepare the best you can in the next few days and see what happens. What's the worst that can happen? You get another life experience....

Enjoy the show and best of luck to you......

That is what I am saying not saying I am going to take the open but over 40 or true novice I should be ok

Also I don't have chicken breast I have burgers so prepping on burgers and I have buns but not eating them which is upsettig as they look good

wes · « **Reply #199 on:** August 10, 2021, 10:11:26 AM »

Quote from: bhank on August 10, 2021, 10:06:08 AM

That is what I am saying not saying I am going to take the open but over 40 or true novice I should be ok

Also I don't have chicken breast I have burgers so prepping on burgers and I have buns but not eating them which is upsettig as they look good

You cant afford chicken breasts for $1.80 a pound?

Just do whatever you want.....you`re in good shape.

Good luck.