My rear lat pose has been really hard for me to get, and I think I have made some improvement. Please give me any pointers or suggestions as I go into this competition.
Before at 3 weeks out:
Taken today:
I don't really like the way these look. I still think they look weird, but I'm posting them anyways to get some opinions. I really hate this pose
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04-14-2008, 11:10 PM #1Registered User
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6 Days Out...Rear Lat Improvement? (My Worst Pose)...
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04-14-2008, 11:12 PM #2BulknCut
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id suggest eating more and putting on more mass... u just dont have enough
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04-14-2008, 11:13 PM #3brb gettin peeled'
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gunna be honest, need more width man
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04-14-2008, 11:16 PM #4Registered User
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I appreciate the feedback guys. I'm competing in the lightweight division for my first comp, and will then go up to middleweight and add mass.
I'm more concerned if the pose looks right for now. I can't add mass in 6 days to fix that problem.
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04-14-2008, 11:17 PM #5Prime Minister of da misc
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ya it doesn't look good but your abs are scary
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04-14-2008, 11:19 PM #6Registered User
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Looks strange, hard to tell if its just the posting, lack of width or bone structure.
Try flaring your elbows out to the side more, pull shoulders forward.
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04-15-2008, 12:08 AM #7PB&J Rep
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are you doing this by yourself or do you have someone experienced and knows what there doing as a mentor!?!Originally Posted by Liquid_diet
posing practice with someone that has a couple shows under his belt will help you learn a ton!Team DeLay/Germann/Schaive
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So just envy it, Hey, Ill accept the friendly quit.
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04-15-2008, 12:10 AM #8PB&J Rep
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I find it easier if my thumbs are on more of my side closer to the back with elbows flared and shoulders forwardOriginally Posted by Liquid_diet
I don't really like the way these look. I still think they look weird, but I'm posting them anyways to get some opinions. I really hate this poseTeam DeLay/Germann/Schaive
And there aint nothing gonna stop me,
So just envy it, Hey, Ill accept the friendly quit.
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04-15-2008, 12:34 AM #9Registered User
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What the above said.. i cant even see your hands..
Look around for tips of doing the actauly pose and get it right
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04-15-2008, 08:29 PM #10Registered User
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Thanks for the replies guys. I've repped the first 5. I went ahead and tried a few more pics with my thumbs behind my back more. I don' think it's going to get much better before my comp but any more advice is welcome.
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04-15-2008, 08:32 PM #11Whallet
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your gonna place very well man..lookin goodOriginally Posted by Liquid_diet
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04-15-2008, 08:35 PM #12Registered User
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The first pic here is an improvement. Try doing it with your hands several inches higher and the elbows a bit more out to the side.Originally Posted by Liquid_diet
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04-15-2008, 08:46 PM #13Registered User
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With the new pics it just looks like a lack of mass in the area.
Something you can focus on next bulk,
good luck in the comp.
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04-15-2008, 09:00 PM #14Registered User
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well thats a shame cause u ve got a great physique, but i think you should do this one
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/6...april15ma1.jpg whic is the best one
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04-15-2008, 09:13 PM #15Registered User
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http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/frontlat.htm
that may help..
you seem to be shrugging and bringing your elbows way too far forward
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04-15-2008, 09:37 PM #165'11 182lbs
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width looks to be a weak point, but oh well everyon ehas them bro.. goodluck in the comp and you know what you have to hit hard next bulk, keep it up!
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04-15-2008, 10:12 PM #17-_-
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It isn't all that bad... you are in lightweight after all. It almost seems like you are leaning back too far so you can't see the whole V taper, but it is kinda hard to tell from the pics.
Good luck in the comp
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04-15-2008, 11:53 PM #18Registered User
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You are hitting it kinda awkward. Arch out your mid back more, kinda of like a cat, and really pull your shoulders forward, while keeping the arch, so you flare out the lats. You don't want to stand completely straight.
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04-19-2008, 03:18 PM #19Registered User
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Here's me after the pre-judging of my comp. They moved me to the center, and I'm a top contender in my weight class if this pose doesn't kill me
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04-19-2008, 03:36 PM #20Registered User
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legs look great
---- still lean still slowly bulking. ---
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04-19-2008, 04:00 PM #21...what a douche...
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Just for the purpose of aesthetics you should try digging your thumbs into your waist more, creates a better v. Place them just above your hip bones so that if you push a little you hit your hip bone.
Edit: Your actually doing that... Woops.
Throw your lats out!!
(I know. I'm tiny and probably shouldn't be giving advice. But my brother isn't, and I get it from him
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