24 weeks out... can I do this?

[Zachary533]

Hey there-

I've been training for a while now, come down from 115kg to my now, much leaner 97.5 kg 6'3 self. (Full natural)

I have 24 weeks remaining till my first novice comp, already on strict dieting and cardio sessions and slashing weight away.

But, the question remains- do I have enough muscle hiding under my 15%bf to take this comp out? Shall i skip this one and go back to building more mass?

All opinions appreciated.

(note: all photos are take without doing any weights routines prior)

[Opies]

do I have enough muscle hiding under my 15%bf to take this comp out?

not 15%bf, and no

Shall i skip this one and go back to building more mass?

yes

[Zachary533]

Had a pinch test done, suggested 15%- what do you think?

[Technic]

But, the question remains- do I have enough muscle hiding under my 15%bf to take this comp out? Shall i skip this one and go back to building more mass?

Maybe get down to ~ 10% bf before deciding to go all the way.

[NattyMeso]

Skip and add some mass.

You don't wanna be like this guy do ya?

[Dillan07]

Don't take offense but you have a lot of work to do. I don't know what your goals are but I would continue working hard and focusing on your diet for a few more years.

[domingochavez]

Definitely bulk up some more first.

[red_cat]

But, the question remains- do I have enough muscle hiding under my 15%bf to take this comp out? Shall i skip this one and go back to building more mass?

I'd say you're over 15% in the pictures. If I were you, I'd keep cutting down until you get below 10%. Then start back to building and reevaluate where you are after another year of mass building. It just doesn't look like you have a lot of muscle mass right now.

That said, if you've got dreams of competing and are dead set on doing it now, then do it. You won't be very competitive the way you are now but some people just want to get up on stage the first time and prove to themselves that they can do it.

[coltmasterj]

Skip and add some mass.

You don't wanna be like this guy do ya?

That photo is fake, right?

[Rsardinia]

That photo is fake, right?

No, there's more of that kid in the same show.

[coltmasterj]

No, there's more of that kid in the same show.

Well...did he win?

[Rsardinia]

Well...did he win?

You tell me

[Zachary533]

thanks all for the great feedback, appreciated!

I will continue to cut down to 10% and make a decision fromt here, my goals are to hopefully compete within my countries national competition, and see what the future holds from there!

[swole-striation]

i think you should bulk up more.

same stats (kind of) btw

[ItsMrGreen]

not 15%bf, and no



yes

I agree with this bulk up more