what weight should a 5 ft 9, men's amateur physique competitor be?

[Wheeler116]

I've recently started working out more and am somewhat interested in competing at the amateur level, specifically in the men's physique division. The npc emerald cup is a show that interests me. The physique competitors don't seem super roided up and it seems achievable natty, not to mention its decently close to where I live. I looked online to try and find information on how they did the weight classes for men's physique, but I couldn't find anything. Does anyone know what the weight a 5' 9" or a 5' 10" competitor should be? This is somewhat of a far off goal, and for what's currently just a hobby, might not end up working out. But it would be nice to have a more well defined idea of what my goals are. I know this is a somewhat specific question and understand if you guys cant give great advice. Any help is appreciated. thanks in advance

[littlecaesars59]

Jeremy buendia is probably around that height or shorter and hes like 170-180? He was a pro so for an amateur maybe 160? 150?

I have no competition experience so I am just guessing

[smokinal]

It's really going to vary due the the extreme amount of weight lost to get really peeled. It all depends on how lean you want to get. When I was competing in physique, really I was too lean for that category. But in my avi, I was 150 on the button, 5'9" and maybe 6%

So I would come in around 154-156 at 8-9% , to give you some idea

[Wheeler116]

Thanks, that's super helpful.

[Kritiyanor]

competition experience so I am just guessing