Physique, the right division, and am I ready?

[ShaanRB]

Hi guys,

 

I've written a little about my situation and below I included some photos for opinions, and appreciate any advice guys.

 

I've been gymming for a long time without any real purpose, and decided last year that I would like to try my hand at physique competitions. 

 

My motivation for limiting myself to physique is two fold; firstly I had a knee injury which prevented any effective sort of leg training for 2 years and therefore it's a substantially lagging area. And secondly, I've been bulkier in the past and would prefer to stay a bit leaner and athletic on a more constant basis. 

 

My concern is whether or not my physique is well suited for physique? And whether or not I should indeed compete this year?

 

Below are some photos from 3 months ago when I did a little cut to see what I needed to work on and get an idea of my physique. 

Thanks again guys! 

 

 

[Pseudonym]

5 hours ago, ShaanRB said:

My concern is whether or not my physique is well suited for physique? And whether or not I should indeed compete this year?

Yes, absolutely. And yes, why not?

 

Looking good, bro. The "little cut" you did clearly worked! In terms of parts to focus on... chest. Go hard on shoulders too (just because shoulders can always be bigger), but it's your chest that needs most work.

 

You're scrunching your back up in the Rear Double Bicep pose, so it's not showing yourself off to full advantage, but that's not a mandatory physique pose anyway.

 

But there's absolutely no reason not to get on stage this year. There will always be more improvements you can make - that's the nature of the sport. Don't be one of those people who say, "I'm not going to get on stage until I'm 100% perfect" - because those people never get on stage. Just give it a go now, and you'll do fine.

[ShaanRB]

7 hours ago, Pseudonym said:

But there's absolutely no reason not to get on stage this year. There will always be more improvements you can make - that's the nature of the sport. Don't be one of those people who say, "I'm not going to get on stage until I'm 100% perfect" - because those people never get on stage. Just give it a go now, and you'll do fine.

 

You're absolutely right, I guess it's just a case of the old we never look quite good enough/ready in our own eyes. Plus the experience good or bad will help in the future too. 

 

Yeah, chest and shoulders are a focus at this stage, but I'm also thinking lower back, so I've been hitting those hard the last 3 months. My original plan was to compete at INBA in Taupo in August, but now I am considering trying in Auckland in May first, just for the experience too. The only down side is cutting down again so soon and not spending the time working on the lagging areas enough?

 

Thanks again for the advice!

[HarryB]

Great physique and conditioning is awesome. You'll do well. 

[donz]

I think you look great bro~ which fed would you do? 

 

Side note: throw away that double bicep flex you don't get to flex in physique haha :P 

[PETN]

Bis look a bit lagging too bro

[ShaanRB]

3 hours ago, donz said:

I think you look great bro~ which fed would you do? 

 

Side note: throw away that double bicep flex you don't get to flex in physique haha :P 

Thanks mate, looking at INBA.

 

1 hour ago, PETN said:

Bis look a bit lagging too bro

Oh yeah, too true, forgot about that one, before November 2016 I hadn't isolated biceps in years haha .

[ElectricYak]

You'll never feel "ready" enough - so I say go for it!

 

What brand are those trackies?