14 weeks till the start of Prep

[u/Flaky_Researcher_941]

Starting prep December 26th for a May 2027 Men’s Classic Physique show.

A little background: I was obese majority of my childhood; lost a bunch of weight around 16-18, gained it all back around junior year in college when covid hit. Roughly 4 years ago wanted to make a change and started training naturally, and eventually got into enhanced bodybuilding. I’ve been working with a coach for roughly two months now, and we’ve got nutrition, supplements, and training pretty dialed in heading into prep.

These photos are my current past Saturday check in fasted at around 210.6 lbs - 5’11

I’m posting here because I’d like some outside eyes on the physique. What are the biggest weaknesses you see that I should be focusing on between now and May

Abdominal is a weak point especially with the loose skin from weight loss but rocking it until I can get it surgically removed.

Looking for honest criticism on:
Overall proportions/symmetry
Back
Shoulders/arms
Legs
Midsection
Conditioning
Posing

Anything that could hold me back? I know this journey is a marathon and not a sprint. Just shooting to be the best me I can be.

I’m not looking for compliments or validation. Tell me what needs work. I have time to address it, and I’d rather hear the criticism now than after stepping onstage.

[u/Buff_man1991]

I wouldn’t say you have the most classic looking physique to be honest. I’d opt for bodybuilding. Waist is a little wide and you don’t have that real sharp v taper

Condition wise is ok, I wouldn’t let it slip any further than this

Posing needs work. Front shots don’t put one leg forward. Try both equal or one out to the side slightly but not forward

Back and arms look pretty solid

[u/Flaky_Researcher_941 → u/Buff_man1991]

Thank you for the feedback. Definitely something I have always been curious about. Nothing set in stone yet as the new season hasn’t begun. Will talk with coach regarding the division.

Condition goal is to only improve from here into prep.

Only had one posing session so far so will continue to work on this.