Hey you guys. I’m here with another post about my fitness aspirations! Men’s Physique is great because it allows people with more lean physiques or the “beach body” look to compete if you will. When I was in college around 18 or 19, I have always wanted to compete, but I just keep putting it off! There is one May 7th a few hours from where I live. I feel I really need to take the plunge and do this competition because I’m 24 now and time is ticking away! I've been working out seriously since I was 15, so I feel like I have what it takes! :)

See below of the current men and women’s bikini physiques in the competition I would be entering:

As you can see they have a lot of tanning oil on – which brings out a ton of muscle definition. These guys are not much bigger than I am. I current am 184 pounds and 9 percent bodyfat.

I need to build out my chest and traps more by doing heavy shrugs and targeting all areas of my chest. My body fat needs to be lower so my abs show when I stand straight up. I think my shoulders are broad and my arms are big. What do you guys think?

For my back, my upper back is very defined and my middle back is okay. My lower back needs a lot of toning up. This should be doable with deadlifts and hypertensions.

If I place top 2 I get to go to a national competition! Competitors at nationals are much more muscular and defined as shown below. Sponsors and glory full speed ahead!

What do you guys think of my physique? Given they have a ton of tanning oil on, I am not that far from their physiques. I estimate I need to gain about 6 pounds of muscle to 190, while trimming up my body fat a little to 7%. With 75 days to go, do you think I have a shot???! I have always wanted to do this.

Cheers! - from Fitness Guy