4 days out from 1st Pro Qualifier

fltallpaul · 11-04-2009, 07:28 AM

I will be competing in my first Pro Qualifier this Saturday. The NGA American International Championships in Coral Springs, Fl. I thought it would be nice to post some pre show pictures up. I will also follow up with contest pictures and some from a photo shoot I have planned for the 14th with a professional photographer. I always enjoy coming in this section and seeing all the great physiques so this is my contribution.

I train with several methods. I have done pure hypertrophy but found the best success with periodization of several programs. I really like Layne Norton's power\hypertrophy split. I also used Derek Charlebois's Tri-Phase and made some solid gains. Layne does my contest diet and prep work.

These last two are from a few weeks ago.

Fun shot up close

scott_lycan · 11-04-2009, 07:32 AM

I came (no homo)

If you don't win, you should quit bb, (notsrs)(butkindasrs)

Looking awesome bro, i can't see any reason why you shouldnt place very very high.

Leebeard · 11-04-2009, 07:33 AM

Absolutely awesome dude.

perfectphysique/10

good luck in the comp

RunningTracy · 11-04-2009, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Leebeard

Absolutely awesome dude.

perfectphysique/10

good luck in the comp

wow, I have been staring at your pics for about 20 minutes now...

awesome physique, killer back! Good luck in the competition.

kimm4 · 11-04-2009, 07:40 AM

You look fantastic, you'll do very well!

I worked with Layne for my last show. You're in good hands!

Have a blast, you've earned it.

Ricky_k · 11-04-2009, 08:00 AM

..10

turbotoast · 11-04-2009, 08:03 AM

Wow man. Truly amazing. Congrats on your win ahead of time.

yzrider400f · 11-04-2009, 08:10 AM

didnt even realize you were competing... good luck paul you look unreal

oneindustry17 · 11-04-2009, 08:10 AM

awesome man big and lean! youll do fine

stacker20 · 11-04-2009, 08:11 AM

Great job!!

ericcasas · 11-04-2009, 08:18 AM

SHREDDED and giving us tall guys some hope!!! GREAT job, dude!! You are ready!!

redbullrr · 11-04-2009, 08:25 AM

Amazing physique! Just put me in Overdrive! Lots of work ahead of me.

lift4gains · 11-04-2009, 08:37 AM

where did you come man?
looking good seriously cut, nice work.

fltallpaul · 11-04-2009, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by scott_lycan

I came (no homo)

If you don't win, you should quit bb, (notsrs)(butkindasrs)

Looking awesome bro, i can't see any reason why you shouldnt place very very high.

Thanks I hope all the hard work pays off with a win but who knows who will show up.

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Originally Posted by Leebeard

Absolutely awesome dude.

perfectphysique/10

good luck in the comp

I appreciate the comment...check back after Saturday

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Originally Posted by RunningTracy

wow, I have been staring at your pics for about 20 minutes now...

awesome physique, killer back! Good luck in the competition.

That's very sweet, back was my focus for the last 18 months...Really tried to improve that from my first contest.

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Originally Posted by kimm4

You look fantastic, you'll do very well!

I worked with Layne for my last show. You're in good hands!

Have a blast, you've earned it.

This is my second time working with Layne, very happy with him.

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Originally Posted by Ricky_k

..10

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Originally Posted by turbotoast

Wow man. Truly amazing. Congrats on your win ahead of time.

I wish it was that easy but thank you.

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Originally Posted by yzrider400f

didnt even realize you were competing... good luck paul you look unreal

Hey Vance, I am keeping a contest prep journal in Dereks Contest Prep Section and my training journal is in the workout journal section. I have been putting weekly pictures since last year pretty much with trip To the Arnold and other pics as well. I know you are going to bring something new to the stage next time...that's what we gotta keep doing.

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Originally Posted by oneindustry17

awesome man big and lean! youll do fine

Thanks one....I hope you are correct.

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Originally Posted by stacker20

Great job!!

Much appreciated.

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Originally Posted by ericcasas

SHREDDED and giving us tall guys some hope!!! GREAT job, dude!! You are ready!!

Yeah all is a challenge but nothing should stop you from being your best!

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Originally Posted by redbullrr

Amazing physique! Just put me in Overdrive! Lots of work ahead of me.

You will get as much out as you put in...I am still learning what I am capable of.

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Originally Posted by lift4gains

where did you come man?
looking good seriously cut, nice work.

Thanks lift....gotta be lean to be on stage...

glen666 · 11-04-2009, 10:17 AM

****ing hell your arms are huge in those back shots you look like a beast

mass4dayz · 11-04-2009, 11:53 AM

I hope your height doesn't hinder your placement. You have a near perfect physique, but as we all know, judges for whatever reason frown upon anyone over 5'11". I will be patiently awaiting your results. Good Luck!

**str8flexed** · 11-04-2009, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by scott_lycan

I came (no homo)

If you don't win, you should quit bb, (notsrs)(butkindasrs)

Looking awesome bro, i can't see any reason why you shouldnt place very very high.

no offense but these are the kind of statements that just tick me off. NEVER tell someone they are going to win or should win or they got it in the bank etc. You NEVER know who is going to show up. Paul looks great and he beat his physique from last time he competed, that's what matters.

/end rant

debrovnik · 11-04-2009, 12:44 PM

Good lord!

That is an awesome physique! Best of luck to you!!!!

Hayeder · 11-04-2009, 12:50 PM

:O seriously man, u have an awesome physique

those obliques look like they could cut you/10

XClassic10 · 11-04-2009, 01:35 PM

you look INSANE. that's like my goal right there.

mass4dayz · 11-04-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by str8flexed

no offense but these are the kind of statements that just tick me off. NEVER tell someone they are going to win or should win or they got it in the bank etc. You NEVER know who is going to show up. Paul looks great and he beat his physique from last time he competed, that's what matters.

/end rant

What the Hell is wrong with telling someone that they are going to win or got it in the bank. Do you think they are all of a sudden going to stop doing what got them where they are cause some poster told them they got it in the bank? That would be retarded. Guys are just giving there opinion on what they see. Relax!

revoman · 11-04-2009, 03:56 PM

Amazing !!!! Good luck in the competition .

talldarknfugleh · 11-04-2009, 04:20 PM

Killer cut on you, man. I wonder how hard it would be for a 6'8 guy to get there...

ThrusH · 11-04-2009, 04:35 PM

Amazing physique! You can definitely see all the work you've put in.

What was your diet like macro wise?

**str8flexed** · 11-04-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mass4dayz

What the Hell is wrong with telling someone that they are going to win or got it in the bank. Do you think they are all of a sudden going to stop doing what got them where they are cause some poster told them they got it in the bank? That would be retarded. Guys are just giving there opinion on what they see. Relax!

because you never know who is going to show up and it puts expectations on their shoulders and if they don't win makes it all the more disappointing. It's not like i've ever done this or worked with hundreds of people who have done this

talldarknfugleh · 11-04-2009, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by str8flexed

because you never know who is going to show up and it puts expectations on their shoulders and if they don't win makes it all the more disappointing. It's not like i've ever done this or worked with hundreds of people who have done this

Dude... It's just words of encouragement. People express themselves in different ways. Last I checked, in almost every major sport, telling a team or competitor that they/he/she is/are going to win is just a way of pumping them up or encouraging them.
If you feel it's inappropriate stuff for the guy to hear, then talk to your boy on the side and tell him to not let the hype get to him. Encourage him to expect the unexpected. But you don't lash out at people with good intentions.

That being said, I think he should win. That's my ****ing opinion.

**str8flexed** · 11-04-2009, 05:24 PM

didn't lash out at him. I said it was a pet peeve of mine. Never said everyone should have the same opinion as me or that i'm always right. It's just my opinion... supported by the fact that i've done this sort of thing for a while and have been around more competitors that darn near anyone you'll meet

Philip81193 · 11-04-2009, 05:25 PM

Putting aside the expectations debate, you look great. Best of luck!

King_Breazy321 · 11-04-2009, 05:30 PM

dude you have an amazing v taper and yur hamstrings looks awsome
youll be hard to beat

good luck brah

KarateChris · 11-04-2009, 05:39 PM

You look great. One of the tiniest waists I've seen. Good luck at the show.