NZBB Challenge 2008, the Before set

[Pseudonym]

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[Pseudonym]

NZBB Challenge 2008, the Before set

It's that time again - the start of the next NZBB Challenge. For the last couple of years, we've run the Challenge - an online competition to get people motivated about bodybuilding and improving their physique. We get the competitors to post Before, Middle and After photos, with 10 weeks in between each set. This allows time for some dramatic changes, but no time to slack off. :wink:

Thanks to this year's lovely sponsors: Horleys and Punch Supplements and Theatrics Hawkes Bay. Between them, they've committed over $1,000 worth of prizes for the winners (and maybe a few runners-up too, if you're lucky). Here are their logos for you all to memorise and worship...

It makes a huge difference having such generous supporters, so please show your appreciation by supporting them back.

So now to the rules...

Entrants will be judged for Best Overall Physique and Most Improved Physique, so you've all got a chance at winning, regardless of how big you are. Prizes for the runners-up will be in the Most Improved category - so those of you with perfect physiques already will just have to make them more perfect. Terribly sorry about that.

• Entrants will be required to post sets of progress photos at approximately 10-week intervals. The deadlines will be put in the Event Calendar, so you'll be able to see D-day looming.
  
  • Set 1: due Sunday, 18 May
    
  • Set 2: due Sunday, 27 July
    
  • Final set: due Sunday, 5 October

  [*]Sets 1 & 2 are not judged, but you're all encouraged to give each other advice. For instance, someone might need to work on their chest more, or pose with their elbows higher - that kind of thing.

  [*]Contestants must enter photos in all three sets, even if they're only going for best overall physique.

  [*]For each set, each contestant must post the following photos:

  • a Front Double Bicep pose,
    
  • a Back Double Bicep pose,
    
  • two different poses of their choice, and
    
  • a relaxed pose showing the contestant holding a sign with the current date clearly visible.

  [*]All photos should be full-body shots from head to toe. (Faces can be blocked out if you wish).

  [*]Shorts should be rolled up to show quads/hams.

  [*]The Most Improved cannot be won by the Best Overall winner. If this happens, the "next-most improved" will become the winner.

  [*]In the case of really spectacular transformations, we reserve the right to demand proof.

So come on people - let's see your pics!

[Cammo]

Awesome!

I get back from a 10 day eating, drinking & lazing holiday in Queensland on the 16th .... I should be good & fat for my "before" pics then! :pfft:

[ngapuhi strong]

when can we post our firts set? can we do it now or do we have to wait till 18?

[Pseudonym]

Any time BEFORE the 18th - that's the deadline. I opened the Challenge early, so if you want to squeeze in an extra week's progress, start taking those photos now!

[SamWelly]

Can we have the photos date stamped to ensure they are actually taken at the right time? Maybe if they have something in the backround with NZBB writen on it?

I am ruined for most improved. Stay too lean now for any dramatic change over 10 weeks :cry:

[ngapuhi strong]

SWEEEET i just got to find someone who knowes what there doing to take the pics oh and have a shave so yous can see all the fat i've put on since last pics i posted

[rotangs on]

Should be good, I have alot to improve on :grin:

I think the pics need to date stamped or something to ensure they were actually taken on the day, I mean people could have a pic from 2 years ago before they started lifting with skin and bones which they could post.

I might take some pics today actually. I started lifting exactly 6 months ago so I was going to get some half year pics anyways..

[2guns]

stop talking shit and post them up

[Pseudonym]

Fair point about the date stamping. It's never been an issue previously, but this year's Challenge looks like it could be bigger, so it's probably a good idea to introduce it now.

I've changed the rules above.

[Cammo]

Maybe pics holding the days NZ Herald or something as proof they were actually taken when the contestant says they were - Body For Life stylee :grin:

[Luigi]

yup front page of the local big paper. showing the event that happened that day coz history dosnt repeat that often, looking forward to seeing everyones pics!

[ngapuhi strong]

i have a digital cam, is there away to make time apear on all didgys?

[Luigi]

alright ill get this party started

taken today, weight 76.8 down from 82kgs 2 weeks ago! been real sick lost a lot so looking shit and small but good chance to take some before pics as that weight will come back on quickly. holding paper only thing i could think of if its not alright ill do another one.

and yea first time posing. so any help/comments would be good :nod:

[Andrew]

Awesome stuff Luigi :clap: , looks like your got a very solid base, everything looks well proportioned

When doing the rear lat spread keep your head up and don't roll your shoulders forward doing this will cause you to hunch over and loose the width in your back.

Also try to keep your feet a bit closer in your front on poses probably 10-15cm apart with a slight bend in your knees

Apart from that all good

[Luigi]

Awesome stuff Luigi :clap: , looks like your got a very solid base, everything looks well proportioned

When doing the rear lat spread keep your head up and don't roll your shoulders forward doing this will cause you to hunch over and loose the width in your back.

Also try to keep your feet a bit closer in your front on poses probably 10-15cm apart with a slight bend in your knees

Apart from that all good

cool thanks for the feedback, will do with the next set.

[poos_n_wees]

Good on ya for getting the ball rolling Luigi

I agree with Andrew.. looking pretty proportioned. Awesome lats and you've got the beginnings of a nice quad sweep :nod:

[biggurl27]

Ok here goes EEeeeeeeeeeek... Competing NZFBB 27 Sept, 70.6kgs, so close to 5 months to go, so still a bit of a pork chop...

[2guns]

big girl... i dont think that little que card is quite going to cut it im sorry to say, i think u mite have to splash out a lil and buy a news paper

[2guns]

but looking solid (thats a compliment too lol)

wat weight are u aiming for?

[2guns]

and luigi, u have a good base as others have said. good biceps and lats. and even if things arent very developed at present they are in proportion by the looks and thats a good way to start. having everything even means u can keep it even while making it bigger

will be good to see the improvements u make in the first 10 weeks

all the best

[Luigi]

and luigi, u have a good base as others have said. good biceps and lats. and even if things arent very developed at present they are in proportion by the looks and thats a good way to start. having everything even means u can keep it even while making it bigger

will be good to see the improvements u make in the first 10 weeks

all the best

thanks bro, yea hoping too make some good gains.

[Andrew]

fantastic size and equally good proportion there biggurl27

the only thing I would suggest would be to lower your hand position 8-10cm on the front lat spread and not bend your hands down so much on the front double bicep ... that been said your posing is very very good :nod:

[biggurl27]

Hey thanks 2guns. :grin: Rules state:

"a relaxed pose showing the contestant holding a sign with the current date clearly visible."

Oh usually compete at 64kgs, 70.6kgs now so will see how I go, I think lighter this time as i have a bit more time to get leaner.

Cheers Andrew, haven't done posing for quite some time, except when I bust some out in the bathroom after my shower haha Come on don't tell me you don't do it? :pfft:

[Andrew]

Cheers Andrew, haven't done posing for quite some time, except when I bust some out in the bathroom after my shower haha Come on don't tell me you don't do it?

yea before the shower ..in the shower..after the shower :pfft: