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bodybuilder · 11-05-2008, 11:33 AM

would you compete if you knew you werent fully in show condition? i know that at the moment i am not where i need to be and am behind and debating whether to continue or should i drop out and try and improve for a show later in the year?

ah24 · 11-05-2008, 12:55 PM

?Depending on how 'off' you are - if it were me, I'd probably pull out and come into a later show on target...

Having said that, I've never competed - so how I would react after aiming everything for that show, I'm not sure?

bodybuilder · 11-05-2008, 01:04 PM

yeah been thinking that. the last week i think the diet and training has really affected me.

i have been dieting for about 12 weeks now and would be a shame to pull out so close but dont think i might not do myself any justice when i am up there.

also if i did pull out i know what to do for next time to come in sharper. any competing bodybuilders got an opinion please?

PRL · 11-05-2008, 01:09 PM

Having the same dilema now mate.

No where near where I wanna be due to eat nuts and doing my ankle ligaments.

Just going to do the best I can and have my close mates pass judgment in a couple days.

Lost Soul · 11-05-2008, 01:21 PM

Unless you are a genetic freak, no i wouldnt bother and wouldnt sacrafice muscle to get dialed in on time

Plenty more shows but so many comps are won on condition

bodybuilder · 11-05-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by PRL

Having the same dilema now mate.

No where near where I wanna be due to eat nuts and doing my ankle ligaments.

Just going to do the best I can and have my close mates pass judgment in a couple days.

its a nightmare mate dieting and training this long then the last couple of weeks come round and your not where you need to be!

i want to compete as it would be my first time, i gain experience and also get to compare myself against others and see how i would fair.

However, i dont want to go up there and look out of place and feel uncomfortable!

bodybuilder · 11-05-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Lost Soul

Unless you are a genetic freak, no i wouldnt bother and wouldnt sacrafice muscle to get dialed in on time

Plenty more shows but so many comps are won on condition

not to bothered about sacrifcing muscle really as i do carry a fair bit but the dieting is taking its toll as i really need food. when i have cheated it has always been with clean complex carb sources but sometimes in stupid amounts and feel that this is what is letting me down and affecting my condition

susthead · 12-05-2008, 10:49 AM

You need to get someone who knows what there doing to help you with you prep from the get go mate this way you wouldnt be at this point right now.

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would you compete if you knew you werent fully in show condition? i know that at the moment i am not where i need to be and am behind and debating whether to continue or should i drop out and try and improve for a show later in the year?

**Tinytom** · 12-05-2008, 10:56 AM

Personally I wouldnt compete if I wasnt sure I was looking at my best.

However sometimes I am too critical of myself and I need someone who is a good friend to guide me.

IN the past Paul S has been a good guide to me and helps me during contest prep. This year I am being coached by Harold Marillier so that will be for him to tell me.

If you ahve dieted for 12 weeks and still not in condition then there is probably something worng with your prep/diet mate, you need to get an objective view from someone in the know to tell you the truth i.e. do you look as bad as you think?

Sometimes when you are dpeleted you may think you look crap but thats just due to being flat.

Like I said get someone to have a look at you close up who you trust.

LeanShredded · 12-05-2008, 05:06 PM

Gotta agree with Tom on this, no good people giving you advice without seeing you, you need to see someone that has a good knowledge and ask their opinion.

jw007 · 12-05-2008, 05:18 PM

if you were an experienced competitor and it was a qualifier, perphaps you might not need to come in at your best to place or qualify etc, but as a 1st timer i think you should only compete if you look as good as poss, as you may never compete again and will always regret not coming in at your best and feeling confident on stage knowing you could have done no more

Tatyana · 12-05-2008, 05:23 PM

LOL, that was my last comp, I did it out of condition.

I wouldn't do it again.

I wouldn't recommend doing it either.

Littleluke · 12-05-2008, 06:47 PM

I personally woul certainly not!

As Tom said though you may see yourself worse than you are as when dieting you are your worst critique. Get someone knowledgable to have a look at you. OR get some pics up here.

bodybuilder · 12-05-2008, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Tatyana

LOL, that was my last comp, I did it out of condition.

I wouldn't do it again.

I wouldn't recommend doing it either.

why wouldnt you do it again? i know it might sound stupid just would like 2 here from someone who has experience of this

Tatyana · 12-05-2008, 07:43 PM

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why wouldnt you do it again? i know it might sound stupid just would like 2 here from someone who has experience of this

I have competed in BBing, figure and the last one was 'un-trained' figure, I guess it was sort of like a slightly muscular bikini comp

1. Most of the pics were really bad and I looked FAT

2. You are only as good as your last comp, that is the one most people remember

3. The judges have a memory as well, and sometimes if you end up having a 'reputation' for, 'Gee, too bad they never really quite nail their condition', then that can stick, and the judges will be checking out your condition more carefully, or overlooking you entirely the next time.

4. It was really embarassing

You can probably get away with it once, or if it is your first comp and not really up on things.

Everyone is often given one 'pass'.

Think about Jay Cutler.

His win at this year's Olympia was a bit controversial because a lot of people said his condition wasn't the best.

11-05-2008, 11:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
bodybuilder Gym Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 196	competing out of condition would you compete if you knew you werent fully in show condition? i know that at the moment i am not where i need to be and am behind and debating whether to continue or should i drop out and try and improve for a show later in the year?

11-05-2008, 12:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
ah24 Getting HUGE! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: crawley Posts: 2,761	Re: competing out of condition ?Depending on how 'off' you are - if it were me, I'd probably pull out and come into a later show on target... Having said that, I've never competed - so how I would react after aiming everything for that show, I'm not sure?

11-05-2008, 01:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
bodybuilder Gym Addict Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 196	Re: competing out of condition yeah been thinking that. the last week i think the diet and training has really affected me. i have been dieting for about 12 weeks now and would be a shame to pull out so close but dont think i might not do myself any justice when i am up there. also if i did pull out i know what to do for next time to come in sharper. any competing bodybuilders got an opinion please?

11-05-2008, 01:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
PRL Gym Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 212	Re: competing out of condition Having the same dilema now mate. No where near where I wanna be due to eat nuts and doing my ankle ligaments. Just going to do the best I can and have my close mates pass judgment in a couple days. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. EFBB Leamington First Timer Champion 2004 UKBFF Midland Classic Inter Over 80 Champion 2006 UKBFF Midland Classic Overall Champion 2006 NABBA Midlands Mr Class 2 Champion 2008 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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Tinytom super-hypno-moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Babylon Posts: 5,896	Re: competing out of condition Personally I wouldnt compete if I wasnt sure I was looking at my best. However sometimes I am too critical of myself and I need someone who is a good friend to guide me. IN the past Paul S has been a good guide to me and helps me during contest prep. This year I am being coached by Harold Marillier so that will be for him to tell me. If you ahve dieted for 12 weeks and still not in condition then there is probably something worng with your prep/diet mate, you need to get an objective view from someone in the know to tell you the truth i.e. do you look as bad as you think? Sometimes when you are dpeleted you may think you look crap but thats just due to being flat. Like I said get someone to have a look at you close up who you trust. __________________ We are what we do. Excellence is therefore a habit not a skill. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. - Code 'UKM 110' for an extra 5% discount To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Also mod at To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Sponsored by Extreme Nutrition - Almost an unfair advantage

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LeanShredded Rastafarian walks alone.......... Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Zion Posts: 354	Re: competing out of condition Gotta agree with Tom on this, no good people giving you advice without seeing you, you need to see someone that has a good knowledge and ask their opinion. __________________ Go Beyond What You Know.

12-05-2008, 05:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
jw007 Looks like an average guy who lifts and takes some aas Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,965	Re: competing out of condition if you were an experienced competitor and it was a qualifier, perphaps you might not need to come in at your best to place or qualify etc, but as a 1st timer i think you should only compete if you look as good as poss, as you may never compete again and will always regret not coming in at your best and feeling confident on stage knowing you could have done no more

12-05-2008, 05:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
Tatyana My name is EARL Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: On my bloody bike doing cardio Posts: 3,463	Re: competing out of condition LOL, that was my last comp, I did it out of condition. I wouldn't do it again. I wouldn't recommend doing it either.

12-05-2008, 06:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
Littleluke Junior Bodybuilder Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK. Posts: 3,214	Re: competing out of condition I personally woul certainly not! As Tom said though you may see yourself worse than you are as when dieting you are your worst critique. Get someone knowledgable to have a look at you. OR get some pics up here. __________________ Luke Bartram - Sponsored by BODITRONICS Enter uk-muscle1 as your coupon code when shopping at boditronics to recieve 30% off RRP. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. "I do it because I can, I can because I want to, I want to because you said I couldn't" To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2008 UKBFF South Coast - Runner Up 2008 Muscle Mayhem - 2nd place (qualified for NABBA Novice Britain)

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