Stick with Bikini or go Figure-please help (pics!)

[shadylane21]

Hello all! I am prepping for my first bikini competition solo and I have had a lot of people ask me if I was training for figure and when i Tell them no bikini they tell me I should do figure! I have about 12 weeks till my show 3/23/2013. Please give me your honest opinion! My lower body is coming along finally, but they still need work I know, but I am still lifting heavy and leaning out! I am 5'5 125.3lbs and 17%BF according to calipers this morning.

Here are some pics from this morning as well! This is with no pump and I have no idea how to pose for figure, but I am starting posing classes next weekend and the coach teaches bikini and figure. I don't feel that I have enough muscle yet, but looking at the last competition pictures of the winners they were about my size! NPC MESA.Thanks!

[Partyrocking]

Hammer those glutes! glute bridge > hip thrust > weighted hip thrust, bird dogs, reverse hypers. You will also hit your glutes with your squats, lunges, deadlifts, etc, but your glutes are your biggest muscle. Hit them hard.

[evilscout6]

Figure...and good luck with your preparation.

[shadylane21]

Hammer those glutes! glute bridge > hip thrust > weighted hip thrust, bird dogs, reverse hypers. You will also hit your glutes with your squats, lunges, deadlifts, etc, but your glutes are your biggest muscle. Hit them hard.

Thanks i am now doing legs monday and friday and glutes wednesday! My arse has come a long way in the last month so hopefully my new training will help it even more! I leg pressed 450lbs last night so trust I go hard and heavy! Squats,lunges,press,DL,glute bridge,sumo squat etc!

Figure...and good luck with your preparation.

Thanks!

[flyfreefit]

I vote figure as well! Looking good! Good luck

[shadylane21]

I vote figure as well! Looking good! Good luck

Thanks! Keep em comin!

[smiskell]

You look freakin awesome! Keep up the good work girl. I definitely think with 12 weeks you can do figure. You're back looks great, that is what I need to work on the most to be ready for figure. A little jealous in the end do whatever your are most comfortable with. It is your goal so dont let others push you into something that you don't feel ready for.

[shadylane21]

You look freakin awesome! Keep up the good work girl. I definitely think with 12 weeks you can do figure. You're back looks great, that is what I need to work on the most to be ready for figure. A little jealous in the end do whatever your are most comfortable with. It is your goal so dont let others push you into something that you don't feel ready for.

Thanks girl! I just get crazy looks when I say i'm not doing bikini lol! I am going to have to change up my plan if I am doing figure! Yikes I gotta make a decision in the next few days!

[metashift]

You look great, and although I think you could do either one, I would say figure will probably be your best pick.

some competitions will allow you to do crossovers, especially in smaller competitions. If you can get posing down, you might try both to see where you do better.

[shadylane21]

You look great, and although I think you could do either one, I would say figure will probably be your best pick.

some competitions will allow you to do crossovers, especially in smaller competitions. If you can get posing down, you might try both to see where you do better.

Thanks! I think I will be looking into doing both! Going to shoot the promoter an e-mail!

[dougefresh93]

Figure. U look great, and like a previous poster said hammer dem glutes. Good luck on my bday (3-23). Keep up the good work. Cheers

[shadylane21]

Figure. U look great, and like a previous poster said hammer dem glutes. Good luck on my bday (3-23). Keep up the good work. Cheers

Thanks! Doing legs twice a week and glutes specific once a week!

[Mackan58]

You look really good!

Why not compete in both?