4 days out from 1st Pro Qualifier

[Stevebaby]

I'd call that stunning. Talk about lean...dam

[(no radnes)]

Originally Posted by fltallpaul

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

good job on the win brah

[fltallpaul]

Originally Posted by glen666

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

Thanks arms and back were a huge concern for me after my last show so I am glad the results reflect the work i put in.

Originally Posted by mass4dayz

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!

Yeah height is a big issue as bodybuilding is all about the illusion. I think my symmetry and condition should help in that department. Thank you.

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

I am very happy I have improved, especially that you feel that way. However, who knows if Brian Whitacre or Tommy Jeffers is going to be there...its not like this is NPC Nationals and we know the entire lineup...just gonna bring what I got and let it happen!

Originally Posted by debrovnik

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

Thanks, I have been following your prep log you started...I will jump in there shortly.

Originally Posted by Hayeder

:O seriously man, u have an awesome physique

those obliques look like they could cut you/10

Funny i don't directly train my obliques...perhaps from playing sports all my life. Thank you.

Originally Posted by XClassic10

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

Wow that's the best compliment I can get.

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!

I appreciate the vote of confidence. I think what Layne is worried about is that some people actually believe they have won and then when you don't it might lead to feelings of failure when the big picture is not taken into account.

Originally Posted by revoman

Amazing !!!! Good luck in the competition .

Thank you sir...it will be fun.

Originally Posted by talldarknfugleh

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

I tell you if you train hard, eat right and really put the effort I see nothing unique about me...I know taller guys than me who carry more mass.

Originally Posted by ThrusH

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

What was your diet like macro wise?

Thank you. Diet started at 260c\270p\55f with refeeds and by the end I was around 200c\270p\55f. Cardio was 4 days a week, two 30 minute sessions, 2 HIIT sessions.

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

Thanks Layne...the only thing I expect is to be my best...I have been to this show and there is no shortage of great competitors.

Originally Posted by talldarknfugleh

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.

Thanks...come be a judge, lol!

Originally Posted by Philip81193

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

Thanks Philip...

Originally Posted by King_Breazy321

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


good luck brah

Thank you sir...waist is genetics...hamstrings are hard work...

Originally Posted by KarateChris

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

Yeah its all about illusions so I am glad it looks that way.

Originally Posted by Stevebaby

I'd call that stunning. Talk about lean...dam

Much appreciated....

[MdFitness]

wow looking awesome! great luck with your show.

[chad643]

holy **** man! perfect thats how i want to look one day

[fltallpaul]

Originally Posted by MdFitness

wow looking awesome! great luck with your show.

Thanks I will update this over the weekend...

Originally Posted by chad643

holy **** man! perfect thats how i want to look one day

Thanks Chad...that's about the nicest compliment I can recieve.

One More Update shot from tonight....

[Kostabot]

Awesome muscularity and proportion. I think the conditioning speaks for its self too. Best of luck in the competition. Keep us updated.

EDIT: Crazy vascular in the last shot too. Insane.

[Ken-O]

Apart from what everyone have told you, im just gonna say that in that back double bis it seems you are lacking HARD on traps.

Other than that, congrats on achieving what only a few can.

[Animal.]

you have ****ing small joints i mean wtf look at his waist

[fltallpaul]

Originally Posted by Kostabot

Awesome muscularity and proportion. I think the conditioning speaks for its self too. Best of luck in the competition. Keep us updated.

EDIT: Crazy vascular in the last shot too. Insane.

Thanks Kosta, dieted 23 weeks for show #1, conditioning is very important on stage.

Originally Posted by Ken-O

Apart from what everyone have told you, im just gonna say that in that back double bis it seems you are lacking HARD on traps.

Other than that, congrats on achieving what only a few can.

I agree with you completely. I have been noticing that my lower trap thickness could be much improved and that will give me something to shoot for after these shows. I deadlifted and rowed my ass off this year but that didn't do it for me. I will have to find an exercise that really hits the upper middle back well. The good news is it should respond since. Maybe cable rows to the lower chest. I will research and get on it. THanks again.

Originally Posted by Animal.

you have ****ing small joints i mean wtf look at his waist

Some things you can't control but I am grateful for my overall shape. Thank you.

[low blow]

Extremely amazing conditioning, some of the best i've seen on this website.

could you post a pic of your quads/front/side/relaxed? curious to see how the legs and lowerback look.

[fltallpaul]

Originally Posted by low blow

Extremely amazing conditioning, some of the best i've seen on this website.

could you post a pic of your quads/front/side/relaxed? curious to see how the legs and lowerback look.

Lower back you can see in my rear double shots and rear last spread, here is a front relax with my phone and side tricep to show quad. Thank you.

[DeeZy45]

I'm your height and I can honestly say that is an amazing physique I would be more than proud to achieve someday. Keep at it bro gl in your future comps that is truly inspirational.

[Buzz_Lightyear]

Wow. You are absolutely SLICED, sir.

I highly doubt you're going to need it, but best of luck. You should do EXTREMELY well, if not win the overall.

All the best.

[Rsardinia]

You should win because its a pro qualifier, to compete w/ the pros you'll need to bring up leg size but you look awesome so far. Keep it up! Also could you PM me your meal schedule? I'm curious what you were eating during your cut and how much/often.

[UCFBuilder]

you look fukin shredded man. awesome job..you should have your pro card this weekend...i may go down to coral springs this weekend and watch your show....u seriously continue to motivate me to reach my goal of pro as well....BTW im using laynes power/hyper routine right now in my offseason and its amazing..best routine ive been on...hopefully ill see ya on stage this weekend..if i cant make it..GOOD LUCK MAN

[XClassic10]

Originally Posted by fltallpaul

Thanks I will update this over the weekend...




Thanks Chad...that's about the nicest compliment I can recieve.

One More Update shot from tonight....

absolutely ridiculous lol that's incredible. what bf do you think you're at here? like 4 point something?

[jack0]

damn u look sick... my goal physique, seeing a 6,3 natty looking a good as you do gives me so much motivation

[deltpecx]

Looking ripped. paul!

In what weight class are you competing?

[tworedballs]

Originally Posted by fltallpaul

Where do you train in Orlando? Those lockers look NIIIIIIIIIIce. Much nicer than the MetroMuscle 24/7 bullsiht I go to...

Amazing physique, btw. Did you notice you made big(ger) gains after you turned 30? I am noticing much beter development now compared to when I was in my 20s.

[Italian.Muscle]

God. Dam.


Was feeling lazy tonight then i looked at your pics now im inspired to go do my cardio. One of the best physiques i've seen on this site.

[Big Slim DaDDy]

Your proportions are amazing. I'm admirin waist line. In your BDB your delts are comparable in size to your waist FFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU.

[cosminoltean]

10/10 (no homo) seriously..amazing job!

[Lifterforlife10]

Amazing, you are lean as hell. You have a great physique and I hope the comp goes well.

[fltallpaul]

Quick update before bed. Made it to Ft. Lauderdale at my friends place in New River right off Las Olas...view of the ocean and the river...great spot. Misty applied my first two coats of Pro Tan. Waking up early for polygraph and then to the store to shop for supplies. Here is a shot from tonight. I am getting tighter by the hour...tomorrow morning should bring something new...Even I am shocked at what I see right now...my hams are splitting, thought they might after some rest...tick tock, counting the hours to the stage.

[JeRSeY KiD 3]

Originally Posted by talldarknfugleh

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

He looks fantastic, but without seeing the competition, how can you say he should win?

[-Renato-]

you are my hero, goddam!

[Cazzaye]

Looks great man you should place very well with that physique! Ripped to shreds! :P

[Protrain]

Good physique ,how much is your body fat ?

[essential222]

Anyone got a link to Layne's Split? Had a look around but havn't found much.