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Hey guys!

Here is another update at 2 days out from my first natural bodybuilding contest.
I will be competing in classic physique in the OCB.

Got invited to a private gym opening and they had a professional photographer- coach got me posing and just had these sent to me !!

Open bodybuilding. About peak offseason. Height 5’ 10”. Weight 230.6lbs. Expected to be an open heavyweight.

Cycle :

1200mg test C
400mg Mast E
100mg Tren A
10 iu GH
10 iu lantus
8 iu humalog

Currently sitting at 186lbs, 3 above my weight cap. With the condition we’re in, my coach has decided to increase my calories and reduce the cardio, focusing on a maintenance/recomp phase to maintain muscle and lose fat. I think my only fault right now is posing, tips would be appreciated!

So I made this decision pretty late

I went to the Arnold classic UK with my dad and we watched the classic physique finals and both decided to go on a cut together, feeling Hella inspired by the insane physiques we had just witnessed

A few weeks in I was like, damn, this is the most locked in cut I've ever had, maybe I'll think about doing a show if it keeps going well

And then I had a search and found there was a show happening on my birthday in July and I thought, fuck it, if that isn't a sign to go for one why not

I started out at 113kg and pretty high bodyfat

8 weeks later I'm down to 98.5kg so the cut has been pretty aggressive, mainly just trying to get ahead because I started this super late

So I have no idea if I'm gonna get to a super duper shredded physique or not, I've got just under 10 weeks to go,

But I've been training with the intent of competing for years, and I figure if I keep delaying it because I'm not as big as I want to be then I'll just keep delaying it

So dunno how I'll do, but I'm so far super happy with the progress, not just physique but my discipline and willpower has been taken to another level and even if things aren't great for my first show, the experience will be Hella valuable

And hey if I don't do great, there's always the next show to do better

So my total stats:

27 years old

6ft

98.5kg (started at 113kg)

10 weeks out

Just wanted to share my story a bit

My insta is @goliathan_coaching if y'all wanna follow the story

Edit: bunch of y'all asking about the stat + cardio etc

Stack is 600 test weekly 200 mast weekly 50 anavar daily 80 clen daily

Cardio: 1 hour stair master daily 15-20k steps daily

I also have to instruct a spin class once a week for work + 2 yoga-ish classes

Lifting 5 days a week

2000 cals a day, will try to drop it further soon but gonna be savage to do so

1st 2 pictures was my first comp April 4th. Last 2 pictures is me now. 174lbs —> 190lbs. Loving the difference already

51, 195lbs, 5’10” -still need to build mass everywhere but working towards competing next year. Just finished a push about a month ago. Currently in a hold phase.

Just another update as conditioning is continuing to dial in. Will be doing my OCB Classic Physique Pro Debut at the OCB Minnesota Viking.

Hovering around 157-158 at 5’5 and about 20 lbs more till stage weight.

Current macros are at 1700 training and non training day calories & cardio is still at 4x a week MISS “Medium Intensity Steady State” stationary biking.

Rate of loss is on point and strength + intensity is still holding very well. This is my leanest this far out so really looking forward to seeing this package. I’ve self coached through all my shows.

Do you guys have any critique on my physique or advice to listen to going into the show? Not sure what to expect. I do have a good coach but just open to knowledge from others.
My “end” goal is to be a Pro. I’m currently natural.

Weight: 190.4lbs
Calories: maintenance
Also documenting my journey on YouTube

Just attended the regional Men's physique competition and won my category and also an overall Men's physique title. This got me qualified for a National championship for another shot this week.

Any comments, suggestions (especially posing related) are more than welcome! I had a horrible posing on my first competition and worked hard on fixing it for this one. It's a huge improvement, but I feel like I'm stiff in transitioning.

Weight: 102.3 → 102.5 kg
Weightcap 91,6kg
Calories (TD): 4584 → 4445
Calories (RD): 4075 → 3952
Steps: 10,000
Cardio: 7 × 20 min

#prep #classicphysique

Check in 3 weeks out from photoshoot 📸

Just under 15 weeks from first classic pro show

Here’s some pics of my first showing ever in classic physique. I’m very happy with how the look turned out. I did novice(3rd), regional(2nd) and a pro qualifier(5th).

Prep was great, but felt very rough 6-2 weeks out. I’m happy with the package I brought.

I need more overall size especially form the back. I will begin an offseason and aim to compete again 2027.

Feel free to give critique or ask questions 😁

I’m 53, 6’1, 188 lbs. 6 1/2 weeks out. Still some fluffiness to tighten up on lower abs and lower back, but I think I’m mostly on track. Posing of course always needs work.

https://fitnessvolt.com/bodybuilding-legend-albert-beckles-dies/

One of the most legendary careers in bodybuilding, highlighted by a 2nd place finish in the 1985 Mr. O at age 55.