DK's (temporary) switch to Mens Physique for 2012

[Delt King]

Well 16 weeks in a few days from the Mississauga Championships on May 19th and i've made the choice to hit the stage along with many of my clients for the new mens physique class. Bodybuilding (and the quest for MASS) is on hold (temporarily). It'll be fun to compete with 4 other guys who i'm prepping for this show so looking forward to it. I'm not holding my breath as to the results i expect, this one will be more for fun. Although back in 2009 when i won the provincials...Mark Anthony Wingson was second place and he's now an IFBB pro in this new division, so to some degree i hope that i show well.
Let the prep begin. Currently i'm weighing 200lbs (usually offseason i'd be 220 to 230 at this point)---i competed at Nationals in Montreal at 187 so i'm not far off where i'd like to be.
I was trying to find pics of me in boardshorts and the only ones i could find were from 2007 (time certainly flies by quick)
Newer pics will be added soon (but i need to shave this hair sweater i'm wearing first) lmao

[JMP]

Good Luck , might be good to change it up and just have some fun !!!



Well 16 weeks in a few days from the Mississauga Championships on May 19th and i've made the choice to hit the stage along with many of my clients for the new mens physique class. Bodybuilding (and the quest for MASS) is on hold (temporarily). It'll be fun to compete with 4 other guys who i'm prepping for this show so looking forward to it. I'm not holding my breath as to the results i expect, this one will be more for fun. Although back in 2009 when i won the provincials...Mark Anthony Wingson was second place and he's now an IFBB pro in this new division, so to some degree i hope that i show well.
Let the prep begin. Currently i'm weighing 200lbs (usually offseason i'd be 220 to 230 at this point)---i competed at Nationals in Montreal at 187 so i'm not far off where i'd like to be.
I was trying to find pics of me in boardshorts and the only ones i could find were from 2007 (time certainly flies by quick)
Newer pics will be added soon (but i need to shave this hair sweater i'm wearing first) lmao

[GYMBRAT]

I agree with JMP, change is good and may just be what a guy needs! Best of luck DK.

[JonnyO]

Nooooooo, say it ain't so!

go for it, you have always seemed like quite the metrosexual man, haha. Jk best of luck bro.

[JacktheThriller]

arent you too jacked for this kind of competition

[Korilon]

200lbs?? damn I really feel fat now hahahh


looking forward to seeing the transformation man. I will be there cheering you on :)

[steve_d]

good stuff...You know how to get in shape for it, just need to practice that walking turning, etc , stuff and I think you could do well in the division! Don't want to look too 'bodybuilder-y'.

[JonnyO]

You will need a trademark pose in order to stand out from the rest, just like Zoolander.

[Delt King]

You will need a trademark pose in order to stand out from the rest, just like Zoolander.

Goood thinking! lol :eek:

or maybe a trademark yell like Rick Flair?

[dan1977]

Good decision IMO. It's probably better for your health and less demanding time wise.

[FitnessModel45]

Best of luck DK! It should be nice little change up.

[Delt King]

Thanks guys...transitioning diet wise this week slowly. Best workouts of my offseason the last 2 weeks though. Firing on all cylinders and weights are finally getting back up where they used to be when i was fat lol. Although this time lean.
Trying to figure out how lean to get seems to be the issue. I'll probably just get as diced as usual and try my best not to flex anything except abs. Practicing my little walk and twisting side stance (feels gay)...next i ll be getting facials, mani/pedi's and frosted highlights (not) lmao.

[cog]

You sure about the facials?:shock

[steve_d]

Thanks guys...transitioning diet wise this week slowly. Best workouts of my offseason the last 2 weeks though. Firing on all cylinders and weights are finally getting back up where they used to be when i was fat lol. Although this time lean.
Trying to figure out how lean to get seems to be the issue. I'll probably just get as diced as usual and try my best not to flex anything except abs. Practicing my little walk and twisting side stance (feels gay)...next i ll be getting facials, mani/pedi's and frosted highlights (not) lmao.

I would say as lean as you are couple weeks out is plenty...these guys are still faily lean. You just don't need to come in ultra dehydrated. Basically, it becomes kinda fun...no sodium manipulation, no diuretics, just wake up looking the way you normally do at a very lean state, and just skip out on drinking water the day of the show. At least that is my opinion on the whole thing. Some guys who succeed are probably not even as lean as you are today - it really all depends! But those guys carry less muscle, and therefore need a little bit more bodyfat to not look invisible on stage. Same stuff can be said for the girls who compete in figure, or bikini...some need to be lean, others look better with a bit of chunk

[Delt King]

14 weeks out today. weight is 198.4lbs feeling good. No cardio yet. Carbs are sub 50 most days. High protein and high fat.

28909

[TT Eric]

Instead of DK you could be called VT too, for V-Tapper!

Eric

[Kaly11]

14 weeks out today. weight is 198.4lbs feeling good. No cardio yet. Carbs are sub 50 most days. High protein and high fat.

28909


looking good!

[Delt King]

Morning weight has been around the 193.5 to 195lbs all week. Changes are still happening and i'm feeling good. 8 weeks out as of today so plenty of time to come in crisp.
Still no cardio sessions at all :D

[steve_d]

Looks good! I honestly think you don't need to get too much leaner too. Fun eh?! I know its hard to change the mindset, but you really hold your bodyfat well in terms of what (i think) they are looking for. A little water depletion and I think you're basically about there! Keep holding off on the cardio as long as you can!

[cog]

You should easily win DK.Do they have a best shorts award?:)

[ange_d]

I think this is a good switch for you....I like the new division and I think it brings a whole new dynamic to shows. Just don't get too lean - sounds funny I know but you look close to ready now! It's sometimes hard to realize that ripped-er and bigger isn't necessarily better. It was a tough thing for me to come to terms with at first but it is fun to prep in a healthier more athletic way.

Best of luck!

[Delt King]

Hey guys, 6 weeks out yesterday. My dry morning bodyweight is down to 191.2lbs and i'm in my best condition since the 2010 Canada's where i weighed in at 172lbs. So pretty near 20lbs of stage weight if i were to compete today. (and i wouldn t have any problems competing today) i was trying to find my camera but i think my 2 boys-8 and 9 yrs old were playing with it last and i can t find that thing anywhere so i did get one of those douchebag self camera phone pics in the bathroom mirror which i ll post up once i figure out how to tranfer it off. No flash and 3.2mp phone cam so i m not expecting it to look like the real me (although it does look good on the small phone screen). On another note, not only is it Easter sunday but it's also my birthday....i celebrate my 29th-------(for the 9th time lol) Weirdly enough i feel like i'm peaking now when most of the guys my age are looking real rough. Fitness and health, bodybuilding and competing have all helped me to stay young and feel young.

[Delt King]

April 7 2012 pic update 191.2lbs ;)

[razorsedge]

Holy f....lookin great man!!! Keep foot on the gas.

[dan1977]

26 inch waist?

[Delt King]

26 inch waist? haha. I wish. Last year i got it to 29 1/2 but i ve been building thickness the last 6 months and it s about 31 1/2. I really wanted to make them pop. Not much more i can lose...maybe 1/2 inch tops.

[#8]

pretty toight bud. are you ok with posting up your cycle info in the thread or no? just curious....

[razorsedge]

pretty toight bud. are you ok with posting up your cycle info in the thread or no? just curious....

I got this one for you DK....just dat dere cell tech...lol

[Delt King]

I got this one for you DK....just dat dere cell tech...lol haha i could push any name brand for the right price and sponsorship...any takers?

[vytis]

Insane v-taper. You waist does look super tight due to the crazy width of those delts - awesome!

[aznaro8]

Chest and delts looking great DK!

[#8]

Im guessing thats a no?

[Talo]

Are you finding this prep much easier than prepping for a bodybuilding show ?

[Delt King]

Are you finding this prep much easier than prepping for a bodybuilding show ?

This prep is only easier because i stayed low carb in my offseason and below 10%bf. I gained a decent amount of lean muscle and really it was a very easy transition into the prep as i just started cycling my fats. No cardio was needed. Didn't need to drop 50lbs of bodyweight either thankfully. I've lost 10lbs and i could compete in a bodybuilding show in this condition...if i pump up and flex it's pretty amazing how much things pop now. even my glutes are fully striated...although with wearing board shorts everything is covered.

The difficult time i'm having is balancing being cut with NOT being grainy and vascular. The last couple days i have been way to hard and grainy. Today i'm increasing carbs to see how that changes my physique. I'd like to be more full. With 5 weeks to go and basically ready it's a matter of fine tuning the look at this point. I stopped training legs really hard 2 weeks ago so expect some atrophy there and bodyweight will drop a bit more.

In all honesty i've never been as focused on a goal...and that goal is to be Canada's next IFBB pro come August. :fwave
Hoping the judges see things as i do. lol But one show at a time at this point.

[Delt King]

The IFBB pros competing today in California...with my pic from 6 weeks out...for comparison purposes.

[LLLLERN]

Damn wide and lean man nice work !

[razorsedge]

Yeah but ur ugly and they're all pretty like....lol...looking great bro

[Delt King]

Yeah but ur ugly and they're all pretty like....lol...looking great bro

LMAO...i can t afford plastic surgery yet.

[Stoneco|d]

Get sponsored by them lol. Looking good DK, your lats are crazy!

[Delt King]

I just read Mark Wingson won the IFBB California Grand Prix...congrats to him. (but i can t wait to step on stage with him side by side again)

[Delt King]

Figuring out and attaining the look the judges are looking for is not going to be easy. At the IFBB level they're sending a clear message that too big, or too ripped, too shredded will not win. Take a look at the 1st place and 8th place finishers in the show from this weekend. (Matt in black shorts was 8th) He won a pro show earlier when he was less hard.

I felt like i was too grainy on friday so this sunday i carb loaded (maybe a bit too much) now i feel too smooth although more full. Glad there's time to adjust and see what will work. 34 days and counting down.

[aznaro8]

Reminds me kind of like the women's physique and not really knowing what they are looking for. Personally I would rather have Matt's look

[Talo]

Dont stress out about it to much just do what you know you can do. Like you said it's going to be hard to know what the judges want so just bring you best.

[Delt King]

Well the extra carbs didn't work to smooth me out or get less (grainy) but really the opposite happened as i filled out with glycogen and basically inflated drastically. At one point after my workout i went to the change room to see what was happening as i felt huge and the look i had can only be described as pure bodybuilder. Holy Eff was i big and round and ripped...the opposite look that i was aiming for. lol So back to the drawing board, some "supplement" changes to start asap and cutting workouts drastically down in volume and intensity. Cut carbs back down also and increased fat.

Not too worried as the regional and provincial show should be fairly non competitive i think. Just have to nail the right condition for the National event on Aug 11th. Booked a cool suite for the Mississauga show, filled out my registration, got my OPA membership card, tanning supplies and feeling pretty damn good. Tried 5 minutes on cardio (treadmill) last night and legs cramped bad. Tried bike for a couple minutes...cramped again. Gave up cardio and went home for some Taurine,
lmao (major cardio fail) :giveup.
Reminds me of my 2009 Provincial prep when i didn't do cardio either and was also ready a month out.

29 days to go!!!;)

[cog]

I am wondering if the tiny waist will ultimately be what defines this class.

[Delt King]

25 days to go. Stopped working out everything but chest and abs...and that's higher rep than usual. Increased time between meals to 6 hours instead of 3hours. Yup trying to be catabolic. As much as i love the way i look now...i'm thinking it's not going to get me the placing i want.
Weirdest thing in the world doing this. Bodybuilding is fairly simple. Get as big as possible and as ripped as possible. Physique for me is alien.
Hoping this works.;)

[Delt King]

Ok i had enough...there s no way i can train to look worse. Screw it, i'm coming in ripped and seeing where the cards fall.

[Praetorian]

Sorry man I just don't get the whole thing..training to be smooth, less defined etc..IMO that's so messed up...and don't believe for a second that the winner of the above posted show won on merit of physique alone...there's alot more going on. DK you are perfect for men's classic BB...you have too much work ethic and drive for board shorts and a tan.
P

[cog]

Keep the tiny waist,go for it.

[JMP]

^^^ THIS , agree with P , you guys are in fantastic shape , its what so many of us are trying to build up to , to see you going in the other direction ....its weird. To me this could be a choice on the way UP .....Pls dont take this the wrong way DK , im complimenting you on all the hard work you have put it .....


Sorry man I just don't get the whole thing..training to be smooth, less defined etc..IMO that's so messed up...and don't believe for a second that the winner of the above posted show won on merit of physique alone...there's alot more going on. DK you are perfect for men's classic BB...you have too much work ethic and drive for board shorts and a tan.
P

[Hosehead]

Sorry man I just don't get the whole thing..training to be smooth, less defined etc..IMO that's so messed up...and don't believe for a second that the winner of the above posted show won on merit of physique alone...there's alot more going on. DK you are perfect for men's classic BB...you have too much work ethic and drive for board shorts and a tan.
P

Yup. I don't get it either. Judging from those two guys in the pics I'd say the key to winning is to stop training legs entirely. Why even bother if you are wearing board shorts? Jersey Shore has taken over bodybuilding. Pathetic. DK has a damn good build for bbing too. If I had his genetics I'd stick with bbing. Shoulders that wide are wasted with board shorts. But best of luck in any endeavours I always say.

[Delt King]

Thanks for the input guys. I love bodybuilding, it's where my heart is at. It's funny i'm a man of very few words as my close friends will attest to. If i haven't got anything important to say i just don't say anything. Yet get me talking about bodybuilding and i turn into a motor mouth.

I started working out very young with my Dad and it's been 30 yrs now banging iron. Seeing pics of huge bodybuilders like Arnold and Lou back in the day and later on Flex Wheeler, Shawn Ray, Dorian Yates and so on, i've been hooked and obsessed ever since. My goal was to always look like those guys.

I've managed to achieve a look much like Frank Zane and i'm happy with that big time but the sport has progressed so far beyond that level that to achieve IFBB pro status is ultimately a goal that is unreachable for me.

My competitive spirit drives me to want to achieve the highest levels and Men's physique seems to be a way to get to that level (IFBB pro)

The last 2 weeks changing things up to become softer and losing muscle is so against my nature so i'm stopping that BS and going back to my old training style. Can't wait to hit the gym in a couple hours and kill the weights. Muscle memory will bring me back to where i was quickly and then it's just a matter of losing another 2-3lbs of fat. 3 weeks out today. Bringing the "delts" back in DELTKING.

So now you have a little insight into my psyche.

I am driven to succeed.

[vytis]

Hey DK I think that your approach to go back to your BBing training is the way to go - no need to try to get "soft" or lose size IMO. The way that you'll present yourself as a Physique competitor, in your posing and flexing on stage, will ultimately dictate how successful you'll be.

Go kill it...:)

[Delt King]

Pic from last night 12 days out. Feeling good...coming down to the final stages now.

[cog]

I don't think you're too big.

[Delt King]

So 5 days out now. Bodyweight down to 185 and i'm very happy with how everything is turning out. Some final prep to be done to peak properly but nothing drastic this time around.

[cog]

Curious to see how you will stack up against the competition DK.Looking good.

[countrychic]

Goodluck DK :)

[GYMBRAT]

looks like your gunna do well by the pics DK, good luck

[Delt King]

Couple days out now. start to carb load now and fill out! ugh not looking forward to hours of hair removal tonight.

[Delt King]

Here at the hotel ready and anxious to hit the stage in the morning. I'm in the med-tall class with 7 or 8others.

[aznaro8]

Good luck DK! Go kick some ass tomorrow!

[TT Eric]

GL man!

Eric

[Stoneco|d]

good luck dk, saw some pics .. looked great!

[Delt King]

Well this was the easiest prep of my competitive career. everything went according to plan. the end result of the way i looked is likely the best of my life. dumping 10lbs of muscle was a hard pill to swallow but i did what i thought needed to be done. the reality is that my frame and structure is made for bodybuilding. I'll post up pics of the morning show tonight. it will be pics of what NOT TO LOOK LIKE. I've never been so disappointed in a showing. its back to the drawing board aka the gym. train for fun, train for health. train to be happy with how i look. I'm going to take time to decide if i ever will step on stage again.

[Delt King]

Ok guys, i know this is going to sound like i'm a whining bitch who can't take losing a contest. The reality is this placing really chaps my ass and i'm too close to the situation to be impartial so i'll leave it to you guys to judge if i should have been 8th (LAST PLACE). My pics are here and 5 of the guys pics are also here to compare.
The final pic is of the current crop of Mens Physique IFBB Pros. To expect these guys who beat me to compare to these guys better than i could is laughable at best. The judging is tragic and completely upside down.

[Talo]

I have to agree with you - YOU WERE ROBBED !

Try not to let it get you down or stay away from the stage. I bet if you were on stage at the NY pro you would have placed top 5.

[btufts]

Faack DK, you looked great dude. I'm still learning how this men's physique thing is judged and honestly it makes as much sense to me as some of the bikini/ figure too ripped not ripped enough crap goes. F it you looked awesome and at heart you probably didn't feel right doing this class as you know your roots as a bodybuilder. Just another stepping stone brother congrats non the less!

[ange_d]

DK, your physique was very comparable to the top pro's for sure. The thing about this physique division is that presentation is everything. It's just like it is for us girls, the girl with the best physique in figure or bikini usually doesn't win. It's more a sport about learning how to stand, walk, smile, and stand out somehow without looking like a phoney or looking too over the top. In all pic's I saw you were not smiling, smiling with teeth showing is a must in these presentation sports. Also the perfect tan and shine is so important. From the pic's looks like your colour could have been better. I am being critical and don't mean to offend. When I started competing I did not place well. I haven't really changed my physique much but I have improved my presentation by a million. I know it sounds sucky, but our work in the gym and dieting can always be beat by the girl or guy who naturally shines on stage. Just the nature of a judged, subjective sport.

[cog]

I can't see any pattern.

[GYMBRAT]

DK, your physique was very comparable to the top pro's for sure. The thing about this physique division is that presentation is everything. It's just like it is for us girls, the girl with the best physique in figure or bikini usually doesn't win. It's more a sport about learning how to stand, walk, smile, and stand out somehow without looking like a phoney or looking too over the top. In all pic's I saw you were not smiling, smiling with teeth showing is a must in these presentation sports. Also the perfect tan and shine is so important. From the pic's looks like your colour could have been better. I am being critical and don't mean to offend. When I started competing I did not place well. I haven't really changed my physique much but I have improved my presentation by a million. I know it sounds sucky, but our work in the gym and dieting can always be beat by the girl or guy who naturally shines on stage. Just the nature of a judged, subjective sport.

very legit points here ange!!!

[cog]

I didn't realize looking like a an eager toy boy was part of it.

[TT Eric]

Ange definitely got the point I think. If are not embracing the whole thing it will be apparent to the judges and will cost you points. Physique alone is not enough.

Eric

[Praetorian]

Ok guys, i know this is going to sound like i'm a whining bitch who can't take losing a contest. The reality is this placing really chaps my ass and i'm too close to the situation to be impartial so i'll leave it to you guys to judge if i should have been 8th (LAST PLACE). My pics are here and 5 of the guys pics are also here to compare.
The final pic is of the current crop of Mens Physique IFBB Pros. To expect these guys who beat me to compare to these guys better than i could is laughable at best. The judging is tragic and completely upside down.

Dont let it bother you G...its not your passion and your heart is BB...there is much more going on in MPD then judging the best body..if that were happening you would have won easily...just look at the Pro comps...brutal.

Take some time off...recharge and hit the gym for yourself...dont think about competing just about training and doing what you love...if the competition spirit is still there it will show up on its own.
P

[Praetorian]

I didn't realize looking like a an eager toy boy was part of it.

Its a sad reality...and its not just "looking".
P

[Hosehead]

You looked like a bodybuilder. The other 'guys' looked like fairies. I see why you placed poorly. Go back to bodybuilding.

[aznaro8]

You looked great out there DK! You out muscled everyone from the pics... not sure if that's what held you back??? Keep your head up man

[razorsedge]

Shits for you DK...

I've seen 2 shows with this in it now and I'm still going to call it mens bikini....the most muscled guys who are usually a bit older are not winning. The winners are a younger sleek looking build that are very balanced but not real hard...like you were....someone said it above you looked like a BBer and not an underwear model...it is unfortunate but next show I see could be totally different as I don't think anyone knows, judges included, what exactly the winning look is going to be "consistently"..in fact, best advice for anyone is when this comes on if you are a BB fan...take a pee break...get back in the leg press and squat rack DK...you're a BBer...imo this has no place in the shows under a BB title and we should send it over to model search etc but it is a huge cash cow for the sport so it's here to stay

[cog]

I can see this being of some value because it's a gentle entry for competitors and casual fans.

[Prisoner#22]

You are a bodybuilder not a fitness model bro. You tried to put a round peg in a square hole, and failed.

really what is fitness anyway? These guys are young boys not fully developed yet parading in their board shorts on stage. There is a limited number of shows one can do before it gets really boring, and the desire to gain more size kicks in. Isn't bodybuilding about continually improving one's physique, its the quest of an ideal that is extremely difficult to obtain? Fitness modelling? I had that look down by the time I was 23, I'm sure you did too.
And bro, to sum up, that's what they are looking for. 23 year olds prancing around in their board shorts, not 37 year olds. Not worth your time.

[Delt King]

Agreed!

you are a bodybuilder not a fitness model bro. You tried to put a round peg in a square hole, and failed.

Really what is fitness anyway? These guys are young boys not fully developed yet parading in their board shorts on stage. There is a limited number of shows one can do before it gets really boring, and the desire to gain more size kicks in. Isn't bodybuilding about continually improving one's physique, its the quest of an ideal that is extremely difficult to obtain? Fitness modelling? I had that look down by the time i was 23, i'm sure you did too.
And bro, to sum up, that's what they are looking for. 23 year olds prancing around in their board shorts, not 37 year olds. Not worth your time.

[razorsedge]

You are a bodybuilder not a fitness model bro. You tried to put a round peg in a square hole, and failed.

really what is fitness anyway? These guys are young boys not fully developed yet parading in their board shorts on stage. There is a limited number of shows one can do before it gets really boring, and the desire to gain more size kicks in. Isn't bodybuilding about continually improving one's physique, its the quest of an ideal that is extremely difficult to obtain? Fitness modelling? I had that look down by the time I was 23, I'm sure you did too.
And bro, to sum up, that's what they are looking for. 23 year olds prancing around in their board shorts, not 37 year olds. Not worth your time.


You nailed it here P22

[btufts]

Agreed!

You're too manly for physique DK lol I don't think I could stand on stage and try to act pretty. If I were to take that route I'd be getting paid to be a model