NPC Las Vegas Classic - 1st Place Teen Competition Photos

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11-12-2009, 11:12 PM
LukeN.Good

NPC Las Vegas Classic - 1st Place Teen Competition Photos

I just got my photos in from the competition - they didn't turn out very well as far as quality goes once I finally got them on the computer but the photographer did get some excellent shots! :D

I posted this in the Pictures Forum but here it is for the teen section as well. I have everything posted up in my competition cutting log too, of course - still linked in my signature. (If you're interested, I tracked everything from day one including diet, photos, plans, the math and methods I used, etc.)

I took 1st Place in Teens and 2nd in Novice Men Lightweight Division.

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11-12-2009, 11:13 PM
LukeN.Good

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11-12-2009, 11:14 PM
iam fuzz

great job :D

-fuzz
11-12-2009, 11:14 PM
LukeN.Good

[B][size=6][U]Pictures from AFTER the Competition[/U][/size][/B]

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(Me RIGHT after a chocolate pancake binge until I felt like I was going to die - bloated, spill-over, and no pump.)

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(The two trophies, #1 Teen and #2 Novice respectively.)

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(Again, with the # I wore for each class.)

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(My Teen 1st Place trophy!)
11-12-2009, 11:15 PM
antihero

Well done Luke, any photos of you on stage with other competitors?
11-12-2009, 11:17 PM
Magsy

Congrats!
11-12-2009, 11:17 PM
LukeN.Good

^Thanks! :D

[QUOTE=antihero;409502631]Well done Luke, any photos of you on stage with other competitors?[/QUOTE]

No, I never recieved any at least - I'm hoping a few might turn up on some random forum or something. I saw some of other competitors in a search result but all there was regarding me was a comment that I "had potential." I'll definitely be checking around for some though.
11-12-2009, 11:18 PM
Anml.

Wow im inspired to wanna compete in the future.

you did an amazing job and awsome physqiue but you already know that :D
11-12-2009, 11:23 PM
antihero

[QUOTE=LukeN.Good;409503121]^Thanks! :D

No, I never recieved any at least - I'm hoping a few might turn up on some random forum or something. I saw some of other competitors in a search result but all there was regarding me was a comment that I "had potential." I'll definitely be checking around for some though.[/QUOTE]

Big congrats again man, I'm considering doing the Las Vegas Classic next year as my first competition as well. How many competitors were there, how did the competitors show up (in great shape or relatively decent)?

We'll definately have to train together sometime since your just on the other side of the city. My schedule should be freeing up in about 2 months. You planning on competing next year as well?
11-12-2009, 11:28 PM
JOSEF RAKICH

You got 1st congratz.

Las Vegas is f'ucking mean, i went there for a holiday, they had chicks pole dancing in the middle of the casino when i was walking throgh a casino in treasure island, and that David Copperfield dude was f'ucking crazy with his magic, deffently going back there when im 21 with all my mates.
11-12-2009, 11:31 PM
Razorback666

you have amazing bicep genetics
11-12-2009, 11:35 PM
allergic2rice

f*cking awesome bro! sick trophies lol

your abdominal/thigh and MM poses are out of this world
11-12-2009, 11:44 PM
Sensei Squat

Awesome work! Those trophies are ****ing hectic, Luken good brah, goodluck in your next comp.

btw where did u learn to pose
11-13-2009, 12:00 AM
LankedOut

Gj man, you look awesome.
11-13-2009, 12:13 AM
Kiwi_Kid

Oh I'm so jealous you've competed, Good job man.

Was that you who posted uup the vid of your routine a while ago?
If so your side chest is wayyy better
11-13-2009, 12:15 AM
LukeN.Good

[QUOTE=Blanchoir;409503251]Wow im inspired to wanna compete in the future.

you did an amazing job and awsome physqiue but you already know that :D[/QUOTE]

Thanks - go for it man, it's a blast meeting fellow competitors and stepping on stage. Definitely worth all the cutting.

[QUOTE=antihero;409504261]Big congrats again man, I'm considering doing the Las Vegas Classic next year as my first competition as well. How many competitors were there, how did the competitors show up (in great shape or relatively decent)?

We'll definately have to train together sometime since your just on the other side of the city. My schedule should be freeing up in about 2 months. You planning on competing next year as well?[/QUOTE]

The lighter you get the fewer competitors there were - there were only two in Novice Men, which was disappointing. I essentially showed up to buy a trophy. :rolleyes:
(Though I still believe I should've beat the other guy. They said I can call in for specific judging results, which I'll be doing soon so I know why I took 2nd. I really want to see some comparison shots!)

There was a handful of impressive and well conditioned competitors, mainly in the Open classes though. If you come in with Open level conditioning in the Novice divisions, you'll probably place on that alone. (Granted you have a decent physique as well.) There [I]were[/I] a few outstanding Novice competitors, however.

And of course I'll be continuing competition - that's an interesting proposition.

[QUOTE=JOSEF RAKICH;409505391]You got 1st congratz.

Las Vegas is f'ucking mean, i went there for a holiday, they had chicks pole dancing in the middle of the casino when i was walking throgh a casino in treasure island, and that David Copperfield dude was f'ucking crazy with his magic, deffently going back there when im 21 with all my mates.[/QUOTE]

Thanks. Haha, it's an interesting place with a lot of interesting attractions. There really isn't much for the "under 21" individual though, so good plan.

[QUOTE=Razorback666;409505991]you have amazing bicep genetics[/QUOTE]

Thanks - my arms have always been one of my best body parts. Apparently my legs are also starting to get some attention, which used to be my weakest body part only a year ago.

[QUOTE=allergic2rice;409506801]f*cking awesome bro! sick trophies lol

your abdominal/thigh and MM poses are out of this world[/QUOTE]

Thanks a lot! :D
I actually discovered that MM pose only a few days out - I'm glad I did, the crab pose just wasn't doing it for me.

[QUOTE=Sensei Squat;409508741]Awesome work! Those trophies are ****ing hectic, Luken good brah, goodluck in your next comp.

btw where did u learn to pose[/QUOTE]

Suggestions, pictures (my own as well as others), and the mirror. I take progress pictures frequently so I'm always reviewing them and making adjustments to how I pose. My (crude) posing routine video was also a big help - I made a lot of changes and adjustments to my routine and posing in general based on that video alone.

Forgive me for being blunt but I've noticed A LOT of people (in and out of competition) tend to suck at posing. There's no reason for it - all it takes is a little effort, analysis, and practice. I still have a lot to tweak and work on as well though, I've already noticed a couple (actually several) little things I want to change just from looking at these pictures.
11-13-2009, 12:19 AM
LukeN.Good

[QUOTE=LankedOut;409513121]Gj man, you look awesome.[/QUOTE]

Thanks!
I've already gained 16 lbs since, which I don't recommend - it's been quite uncomfortable. (Haha, next time I'll be sure to EASE back in to a normal diet.)

[QUOTE=Kiwi_Kid;409515901]Oh I'm so jealous you've competed, Good job man.

Was that you who posted uup the vid of your routine a while ago?
If so your side chest is wayyy better[/QUOTE]

Thanks, it feels great to actually step on stage!

Yeah - that was my vid. Keep in mind that it was REALLY rough and unpracticed, my actual routine was 10x better and more rehearsed. I took out a few things, added a few things, and changed a few movements/transitions.
11-13-2009, 12:21 AM
7399martyn

awesome work Luke, you look great.
11-13-2009, 12:40 AM
PePPaRoz

Nice work man. Those trophies are freakin awesome.
11-13-2009, 12:45 AM
dunkalicious

biceps and shoulders looking pretty good
11-13-2009, 01:21 PM
antihero

bumped for Luke
11-13-2009, 01:27 PM
AnhYeuMy

Damn, congratulations on doing so well, that's great news:D
11-13-2009, 01:27 PM
geez25

Good job brah that trophy is mental
11-13-2009, 03:48 PM
LukeN.Good

[QUOTE=dunkalicious;409523091]biceps and shoulders looking pretty good[/QUOTE]

I feel like my arms overpower my shoulders - they're one of the parts I'll be brining up. The biggest issue I'm going to be focusing on is [B]back width[/B], by the time I cut again I should have a lot more of a distinguished v-taper. There's a few other areas I'll be working on but that's my primary concern.

(Feel free to critique of there's anything you guys want to point out!)
11-13-2009, 03:50 PM
cheesecake0

VERY well done bro!!
11-13-2009, 04:41 PM
XClassic10

looking great dude. congrats

u gonna compete next year again bro? and what was your arm measurement in these pics, any idea?
11-13-2009, 05:13 PM
LukeN.Good

Of course. At the moment, the plan is to bulk until I reach at least 175 lbs. Depending on how things go and the rate at which it all happens will determine when I next compete.
I [I]may[/I] end up competing fairly early in 2010, there's a few competitions I've been eyeing for a while now.

In the photos I think my arms measured between 15.25" and 15.5"
Haha, I'm already back up to 16" again. :D