First competition... HELP!

[Cluffybaby]

Ok im seeking any experienced advice. Im 26 y/o, 6 ft tall, weigh 179.3, & a bf of 9.6%. Im going to do my first NPC comp in April 2012! Im currently havin a goal of weighing 200# by jan 1 & keeping my bf around 10%. Then 12-16 weeks out from the show doin major cutting! Does this sound legit? I believe I know how im gonna attack this goal but open to any experienced advice when it comes to workouts, cardio, nutrition, ans supps! Please help!!

[strongseeker]

Will you be competing in a natural show or an untested show? (Training and nutrition protocol differs depending on which route you're taking)

[AustrianOakJr]

Ok im seeking any experienced advice. Im 26 y/o, 6 ft tall, weigh 179.3, & a bf of 9.6%. Im going to do my first NPC comp in April 2012! Im currently havin a goal of weighing 200# by jan 1 & keeping my bf around 10%. Then 12-16 weeks out from the show doin major cutting! Does this sound legit? I believe I know how im gonna attack this goal but open to any experienced advice when it comes to workouts, cardio, nutrition, ans supps! Please help!!

I would definitely NOT set a goal of adding 20 lbs before you start cutting......natural or not. Even if you are an "enhanced" 20 lbs in a couple of months will be mostly fat. You are much better off staying lean, particularly if you are natural. I dont know what kind of rate of gain you can expect if you are taking drugs, but if you are natural, I would set a goal of keeping weight gain to a pound (or two) per month and then leave plenty of time to cut the fat at a rate of 1 lb per week of weight loss.