A few competition pics from Saturday..

[BigPopaPump]

Still 6 weeks out from the Oregon Ironman, but this show was a great prep for me. I ended up going against prolly the top heavy weight in Oregon and washington(he was 3 weeks out from another show)

I kinda sabotaged myself the last couple of days. The carb-up got a bit out of hand. I don't think I will carb deplete and load again, nor will I try to cut water. I looked hella better a week before the show just doing my normal routine.

Anyway, he beat me, but this is my first show and it was probably his 20th, I'm 24, he's 40, ao i am very happy and look forward to beating him next time!

I am the tall white guy on the left, the winner(Twayne Rawls) is the black guy.

[all_in3000]

you are the guy in the red?

[k04]

I dont know you guys both look good. Good luck next time what place did you come in 2nd?

[BigPopaPump]

Originally Posted by all_in3000

you are the guy in the red?

Thats me, tall white guy, maroon trunks, far left..

[John Matrix]

nice...

you look big compared to the other two guys.. that guy that beat you though.. that bicep peak he has is ridiculous

[str8flexed]

Originally Posted by BigPopaPump

Still 6 weeks out from the Oregon Ironman, but this show was a great prep for me. I ended up going against prolly the top heavy weight in Oregon and washington(he was 3 weeks out from another show)

I kinda sabotaged myself the last couple of days. The carb-up got a bit out of hand. I don't think I will carb deplete and load again, nor will I try to cut water. I looked hella better a week before the show just doing my normal routine.

Anyway, he beat me, but this is my first show and it was probably his 20th, I'm 24, he's 40, ao i am very happy and look forward to beating him next time!

I am the tall white guy on the left, the winner(Twayne Rawls) is the black guy.

great physique, but your posing also sabatoged you

this might help you with the final week http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/layne36.htm

good luck!

[BigPopaPump]

Originally Posted by str8flexed

great physique, but your posing also sabatoged you

this might help you with the final week http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/layne36.htm

good luck!

Funny you would send me a link to that..

I actually came accross it all too late, but it will be handy for my next show. As for now, its time to get back on the saddle again.

[NPC_Jim]

We all learn, then overcome. In six weeks we will see you in center with the big award ... right!

[BigPopaPump]

Originally Posted by NPC_Jim

We all learn, then overcome. In six weeks we will see you in center with the big award ... right!

You know it! I hear they have my name on the trophy already

[caj]

I guess if the pics were closer up, it might be different. But from the distance of the pics, it looks like you're the better man on stage.

Regardless, good job in this competition and best of luck for your next one in 6 weeks.

[-Moores Gym-]

Your quads and hams look ridicoulous in that 2nd pic, props!

[BigPopaPump]

Originally Posted by caj

I guess if the pics were closer up, it might be different. But from the distance of the pics, it looks like you're the better man on stage.

Regardless, good job in this competition and best of luck for your next one in 6 weeks.

Thanks.. I have heard the same from many, but it just gives me the reason to work that little bit harder for this next show.

As layne pointed out, i need posing working, get my pre-comp nutrition down, and try not to leave everything to the last minute.

Funny story.. I planned and practiced my posing routine on the way to the show for the evening show

I have all these things on check now. Got a posing coach, read up on Soudium and potassium loading, and I have already planned my 6 week diet and training for the IronMan. I can't wait to redeem myself. I have a real taste for this now.

[Alb19732]

Looking good in the photos. Good luck with the next competition.

[caj]

Originally Posted by BigPopaPump

Thanks.. I have heard the same from many, but it just gives me the reason to work that little bit harder for this next show.

As layne pointed out, i need posing working, get my pre-comp nutrition down, and try not to leave everything to the last minute.

Funny story.. I planned and practiced my posing routine on the way to the show for the evening show

I have all these things on check now. Got a posing coach, read up on Soudium and potassium loading, and I have already planned my 6 week diet and training for the IronMan. I can't wait to redeem myself. I have a real taste for this now.

Great attitude.

The test of a true winner is recognizing weaknesses or mistakes and correcting them. I predict success at your next competition.

[giacomo1789]

Wow! You look great... though it's a bit hard to judge from these far-away pics. Anyway, good luck on the next comp. You've got amazing size-- so if you can get everything to fall into place, you should do really well. Keep us updated.

[matt86]

Looks good man... Keep up the good work and keep us updated on that next show.

[Andy17]

You look in tip top condition, keep up the good work buddy!

On the other hand, those pants you have to wear lok very uncomftable! :P

[giacomo1789]

Did you decide not to do the Vancouver contest?

http://www.northwestbodybuilding.net/ContestResults.htm

[BigPopaPump]

Originally Posted by giacomo1789

Did you decide not to do the Vancouver contest?

http://www.northwestbodybuilding.net/ContestResults.htm

Those are 2005 results. The pictures above are from the 2006 Vancouver show.

[greybox]

Originally Posted by BigPopaPump

Those are 2005 results. The pictures above are from the 2006 Vancouver show.

I thought you looked great up there-is that the open class or your specific class?
Does anyone know Twayne's height and weight? I am guessing you outweigh him but he looks about the same height.

[FunAndSun]

necro...

[kimm4]

This is my honest opinion just based on these pics. (I'm never fond of stage pics.) In the rear double bi shot, you need to bring the hammies in tighter, and focus on building up those calves. Like others have said keep practicing your posing and nail it!

Congrats on a job well done...best of luck with your next show!

[vishalpandya]

Don't wake the zombies