Any competetive bodybuilders on here? - Saxperience

werdna · 28th June 2009, 12:24

Hi

Just wondered if any of you on here were into competetive bodybuilding?

I have a show coming up shortly and just wondered if anyone was in the same boat, if so which federation and class?

Im competeing in the classic class with the ukbff.

kcsaxo · 28th June 2009, 12:49

what weight class are you in? there was a guy here called andys who competed but he doesnt come on too often nowadays.

werdna · 28th June 2009, 13:00

Classic class is an open weight class mate aslong as you are within the restriction for your own height.

Basically if you take your height in cms and minus 100 this must be your weight in kg with a small allowance.

I am 174cm tall so minus 100 = 74kg with a 4kg allowance, so i can be upto 78kg maximum.

There are different allowances for different heights of competitor but maximum is 6kg i believe.

Eventually there will be a tall and short class which been 5'7" i will be in the short class.

At the moment classic class competitors tend to be all grouped together.

SamW · 28th June 2009, 13:58

Is this the upcoming comp in leeds you are entering?

I will be viewing down there. I am debating on entering the Naturals next year in the north east but i shall see.

Good luck with it anyway mate!

werdna · 28th June 2009, 14:10

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Originally Posted by SamW

Is this the upcoming comp in leeds you are entering?

I will be viewing down there. I am debating on entering the Naturals next year in the north east but i shall see.

Good luck with it anyway mate!

Yes mate, leeds town hall 27th september.

Good luck in your own quest.

DusheR · 28th June 2009, 15:31

how many weeks out are you? got any pics? hows the diet going? carb cycling?

werdna · 28th June 2009, 19:45

Im 13 weeks out.

Static carbs at the moment but i will possibly be carb cycling from 8 - 6 weeks out depending on how things go.

Im only doing a base level of 20 minutes cardio four times a week at the minute but this will increase as needed.

Im currently sitting at around 13st 2lbs and need to get down to around 11st 8lb to make weight.

I have dieted twice before so know what to expect which is a good and bad thing tbh.

No recent pics unfortunately but will post some up just before show day for all to see.

DusheR · 29th June 2009, 01:03

How tall are you? natty or not?

dj_russell · 29th June 2009, 05:05

good luck matey, hope it gos well id love to have the physic for these events.

werdna · 29th June 2009, 09:41

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Originally Posted by DusheR

How tall are you? natty or not?

Im 5'7" and natty.

Not really into the whole gear thing and it is frowned upon in the classic class anyway, i have been training seriously for two years and have gained alot of muscle with just a good diet and solid training.

When i started training i was 10st 3lbs with around 12% bodyfat, i had dieted down from 14st of pure lard and hit a good rebound when i started training and gained alot of muscle in a short period of time.

I have gained around 2 stone of muscle in the two years i have been training.

I have had a dig around for some pics for you but only ones i have are from my holiday last year and im sure you don't want to see me bouncing around on a see-saw with my 3 year old.

If any of you are going to the leeds show make sure you give me a big cheer, lol.

werdna · 29th June 2009, 09:47

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Originally Posted by dj_russell

good luck matey, hope it gos well id love to have the physic for these events.

Thanks mate.

Tbh classic class is a far cry from some of the open classes and with weight restrictions in place you are probably closer than you think.

Heres a pic of the top few classic competitors from Leeds last year, i was due to compete but had some family problems a fortnight out from the show.

DusheR · 29th June 2009, 16:37

I find it hard to believe you have put on 2 stone of muscle in 2 years. From what my mate who competes says (watched him last year at leeds). He says your doing good if you put on a pound in one year. But apart from that good luck

stinkycheese · 29th June 2009, 16:43

i could not wear a shiny thong on stage

dj_russell · 29th June 2009, 16:46

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Originally Posted by werdna

Thanks mate.

Tbh classic class is a far cry from some of the open classes and with weight restrictions in place you are probably closer than you think.

Heres a pic of the top few classic competitors from Leeds last year, i was due to compete but had some family problems a fortnight out from the show.

i dought im close mate ive loads of fat hiding what muscle i have its only noticable in places,

is it true you have to dehydrate yourself/not have any liquids or food on the day of the event to really bring out your muscles and veins etc???

stinkycheese · 29th June 2009, 17:10

and take on loads of sugar just before you show

SamW · 29th June 2009, 18:57

wine tbh...

DusheR · 29th June 2009, 19:26

Yeh dry white wine with your meals. Its a science. I read a book on preparing for a show, my head was boggled.

bullit · 29th June 2009, 20:40

the bloke on the left looks like hes been lifting around 2 weeks lol

werdna · 30th June 2009, 00:36

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Originally Posted by DusheR

I find it hard to believe you have put on 2 stone of muscle in 2 years. From what my mate who competes says (watched him last year at leeds). He says your doing good if you put on a pound in one year. But apart from that good luck

I have no reason to lie mate but its nice in a weird way that you think i am, lol.

werdna · 30th June 2009, 01:30

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Originally Posted by DusheR

I find it hard to believe you have put on 2 stone of muscle in 2 years. From what my mate who competes says (watched him last year at leeds). He says your doing good if you put on a pound in one year. But apart from that good luck

Forgot to ask you whats your mates name?

If it took a year to gain a pound of muscle pretty much all competetive and pro bodybuilders would be geriatrics, lol.

Scientific evidence suggests that upto 12lbs per year is possible for an average natural trainer, would you like me to link you to some studies?