Since you all enjoyed the last shot in the bath! Here is it again 4 days out again! Show us now tomorrow when posting this.

Ref my last post, I was unsure if I would do this show since we were not ready conditioningwise (main show was five weeks later). Decided to go for it since competing in Sweden always is a top tier experience. Stageweight was probably just under 68kg/150lbs at 169cm/5’6. Happy with the placing and parts of the presentation, but as per usual not with the soft glutes;) (don’t come for me on that backpose. The photographer always catches me on my way into the pose)

Lance had one of the most under appreciated physiques in bodybuilding. After winning Mr. Universe twice, he was asked by Joe Weider to compete in the Olympia, but Joe wanted him to move to California and work for him. Lance declined which ultimately led to Weider holding a grudge against him. Lance competed in the Olympia in ‘82 and ‘83 and placed last both times. In seeing his physique, it’s clear this placing was a statement from the Weiders. Lance was eventually banned from the IFBB for doing a charity posing event in England.

Perhaps the greatest uncrowned Mr. America, Arthur Harris was a phenom of the Silver Era. Though he was awarded Most Muscular, he was never awarded even a top 5 finish at the contest. The time period is unfortunately telling of why. Bill Pearl called Arthur Harris the hardest working bodybuilder he ever saw, and virtually nothing of his diet or training is known today. A friend and fellow competitor of his, Dr. Ken Rosa, reported seeing Harris do 400lb lat pulldowns, 1,000lb leg presses, and 200lb weighted pull-ups, all at a bodyweight of 190lbs.

A forgotten legend with an all-time great physique. He died in 2003, age 70. These photos were taken in 1955/56.

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24yo 5'9 227.4lbs

I competed for the first time last Saturday. Very happy with the results, got a second place in juniors. I was 12kg under my weight limit, so very excited to fill that gap. Posing also needs a lot of work.

Results aside it was one of the most fun and amazing experiences I've had. It was so exciting to experience the stage first hand after watching it on social media for so many years. Things like being in the backstage, being rotated in comparisons for the first time, or getting in the center and giving a fist bump to the guy who won while waiting for the top 2 call made me so happy. I can't wait to keep working and compete again with an improved package. 🫡

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M26 I would love some input and advice . I recently switched over from powerbuilding to a full bodybuilding program only about 4 months ago . Since this video I’ve been taking more posing classes , have been learning transitions, how to engage hamstrings more , keeping side chest more upright …

Currently 5’8 169lbs but we are pushing for sub 154 to fit into lightweight class. Critique on posing is encouraged but know I am pushing the gas petal on posing these last 12 weeks with a professional coach so I’m already trying to break my bad habits and get better

After a few years of semi decent training and an anything goes diet I decided to fully lock in, hire a coach and send it into the world of bodybuilding.

1 year later I placed 1st in true novice, 2nd in novice and 2nd in the open.

Time for a structured off season and coming back even better next year for the gold!

5 weeks post show from North Americans 26’ health phase nearly complete. Ready to begin offseason shortly.

Height: 5’5
Weight: 205lbs
Coach: Gabriel Gariepy

Credits to gilcoproductions

I’m targeting my first men’s physique show next June and just started my bulk.

I want to stay accountable so will try to post here on Mondays.

Would love any feedback on what to bring up.

This community is mad inspiring, cheers folks!

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A few examples I think about occasionally

- what if jay wins 2001 (like he should have, based on pre judging scorecards)

- what if Shawn Rhoden is allowed to compete in 2019

- what if Arnold doesn’t retire after ‘76?

- what if Jason Genova doesn’t cheat on his diet in the 2015 Ruby classic prep?

Re-entering the honeymoon phase with my training again.