How Much Vascularity is OK for Figure???

[DawnMelanie]

I want to look "in compeition shape." But I am afraid I may be getting too vascular.
If anything, my lack of vascularity offsets my afrms, shoulders, abdomen. My thighs and glutes - just slim and lean.

Any ideas?

[missmuscle]

It depends on what region you are in- as far as western region, the judges are having a hard enough time deciding what they are looking for- I would not recommend getting striated or vascular- they want to see all the muscle GROUPS not all the muscle striations and symmetry is important. They have decided also that they will judge greatly on who looks like they are the most comfortable and confident.