4 Weeks Out, Please Critique

[jimmachak]

Hello,

Finally had the time today to put this video up on You Tube. Here I was exactly 4 weeks out from the 2009 NPC Rocky Mountain Championships. I weighed 212 pounds and will be competing as a lightheavyweight.

After checking out the vid I definitely knew I needed the entire 4 weeks (plus, lol) to get stage ready. Over the past two weeks I slowly switched things up, started that last phase of supps, and the carbs are almost non existant...needless to say things are going awesome and I am definitely going to be ready to rock on November 14th!!!

I totally realize I have a state level (not even regional level) physique at this time, but in talking with the family and my support system in 2010 and 2011 we will be taking competing very seriously. Over the years our personal training business has grown and these past couple years I have been dying to get back onstage. So slowly but surely as time allows we are tightening the bolts and setting things up for success in the years to come.

Well anyway let me know your thoughts. I was surprised at how the last % of bodyfat has slipped off once the carbs dropped and cardio was spiked up.... also let me know your thoughts on overall genetics. Thanks...

Jim

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk2-LhlsE_E

[Gerry1251]

Look really good at this juncture, Jim. Good balance and taper and the physique looks really integrated. No one part overshadows the other.

As a posing coach, can tell you that the posing looks spot on. Hold it together and best of luck.

[AustrianOakJr]

You've got a really well balanced physique! I would say if you were to work on something specific in the off season, it would be the wheels. They are a touch undersized (like mine!).....but nothing outstanding. Great balance overall.

As for conditioning goes.....you look a bit behind although its hard to tell from the quality of the vid. I dont see hamstring definition from the rear or spinal erectors, etc. Could be vid quality, but if theyre not in at 4 weeks out, you might be in a bit of a rush to come in on target.

Good luck and I hope it all comes together for you!

[jimmachak]

Thanks fellas this last phase has paid off extremely well! I was definitely about a week and a half behind... my fault, and I can say I have made up about 1/2 of that and although I won't be the hardest onstage, I will do whatever it takes to make the changes necessary in these last 2 weeks.

Thanks again!

Jim

[shaijil]

Looking good bro. I'm 8 week out of competition and was learning posing.
All the best