Fouad Abiad 7 weeks out of PBW Championships

[UkrainianGuy]

:beer

[Tiamat]

Awesome. What's the PBW though?

[varking]

OMG looks amazing and huge

[UkrainianGuy]

Awesome. What's the PBW though?

2009 IFBB Tampa Pro Bodybuilding Weekly Championships

[Tiamat]

Thanks.

[champcar99]

those are some BIG FRIGGING LEGS ...I hope the best for the Canadian :flagC

[tiramisu]

those are some BIG FRIGGING LEGS ...I hope the best for the Canadian :flagC

If his upper body matched those legs he'd move up the placings dramatically. Very impressive.

[kloan]

damn impressive

[#8]

If his upper body matched those legs he'd move up the placings dramatically. Very impressive.

His upper body is massive too lol.

He is a monster. He should win whatever he enters.

[hommes]

damn, that boy is cut. he looks awesome

[BDH]

Not to carve on our fellow Canadian Fouad, as he has always been nice to me... but, am I the only on that thinks he hasnt quite made the improvements that are necessary for him to take things to the next level???

[O-Train]

Not to carve on our fellow Canadian Fouad, as he has always been nice to me... but, am I the only on that thinks he hasnt quite made the improvements that are necessary for him to take things to the next level???

I'd have to see more pictures. His quads look freaky big.

[Felinecougar]

He looks awesome...I just wished it was him UK that gave us these locker room peaks. Back in the day when he was like us, he posted them on our sites himself.

"Fou........don't forget your Canadian fans dear."]

We miss you.

[Timbo89]

hes got a nice X frame, but its too early to tell if he'll even make things happen at tampa.

[MAJIN VEGETA]

I pm'ed fouad abiad over on Bodybuilding.com and asked him to post over here.

MAJIN VEGETA

[canadianmuscle0803]

Not to carve on our fellow Canadian Fouad, as he has always been nice to me... but, am I the only on that thinks he hasnt quite made the improvements that are necessary for him to take things to the next level???

yes your the only one.. the guy has made leaps and bounds in the 2 yrs he has been a pro.. hes ranked 15 in the world for crying out loud.

[declan]

Great Physique for sure. I hope he does this country proud on upcoming competition.

[O-Train]

yes your the only one.. the guy has made leaps and bounds in the 2 yrs he has been a pro.. hes ranked 15 in the world for crying out loud.

I think what he means is being competitive on stage with the big boys at the Mr. O. I agree he has made huge improvements and looks awesome. What I think BDH was getting at is that there is another level, and he maybe hasn't gotten there yet. Personally, I would need to see more pictures, too hard to tell from only one pose.

[BDH]

yes your the only one.. the guy has made leaps and bounds in the 2 yrs he has been a pro.. hes ranked 15 in the world for crying out loud.I dont give a flying **** where he is ranked... 15th might as well be 115th... I want to know if people think he has what it takes to compete in the O... just like O'Hurley said...

[BDH]

And I dont know how accurate these rankings are, but they have him at #30...

getbig.com/ranking/prorankm.htm

Also, I dont want this to come off like I am not proud of Fouad. As I said before, he has always been cool with me when weve interacted on the boards. Obviously, we all want him to sit atop the throne that seats Mr Olympia. I am just questioning whether he has made the necessary improvements to be competitive.

[St]

It would be great if he posted here and gave good free advice,like p.s does.

[canadianmuscle0803]

I dont give a flying **** where he is ranked... 15th might as well be 115th... I want to know if people think he has what it takes to compete in the O... just like O'Hurley said...

i believe he has the frame to do well on the Olympia stage, either way even if he qualifies this year I dont think he will be doing the O... he wants to add another 10lbs to his frame at least.. top 10 Mr.O next year? quite possible if you ask me.

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here he is at last years Europa show.. he placed 3rd behind Toney Freeman and Dennis James..

[canadianmuscle0803]

I think he made the improvements to definitely be competitive.. but i dont think he is ready to break out in the top 10 at the O just yet... but with that said, i think he has a great chance of winning a show this year.

[BDH]

I think he made the improvements to definitely be competitive.. but i dont think he is ready to break out in the top 10 at the O just yet... but with that said, i think he has a great chance of winning a show this year.Absolutely... and I do wish him the best. I hope he keeps improving and kicks the shit out of everyone. I just dont think hes at the level to make waves at the O just yet. Heres to me being proven wrong.

And thanks, Geo.

[canadianmuscle0803]

Absolutely... and I do wish him the best. I hope he keeps improving and kicks the shit out of everyone. I just dont think hes at the level to make waves at the O just yet. Heres to me being proven wrong.

And thanks, Geo.

I agree, hes not at the O level quite yet.. "but who is?" besides the elite

so were on the same page :)

[ironwill]

If his upper body matched those legs he'd move up the placings dramatically. Very impressive.
Funny thing is he used to be the exact opposite, small legs, big upper....I used to train beside him and Lou joseph back in my windsor years at lifestyle, he has made huge changes since his canadian competitive yrs, won his pro card at 226 lbs.....
But not at the top level yet....IMO, needs to do some work on arms etc...
Hope the best for him and respect for sure...

[Chaps]

Funny thing is he used to be the exact opposite, small legs, big upper....I used to train beside him and Lou joseph back in my windsor years at lifestyle, he has made huge changes since his canadian competitive yrs, won his pro card at 226 lbs.....
But not at the top level yet....IMO, needs to do some work on arms etc...
Hope the best for him and respect for sure...

I ran into him before the Montreal Pro at my old gym and his arms are freakishly big

[Fouad'Hoss'Abiad]

Whats going on everyone. Just to set the record straight I haven't forgotten anyone who supported me along the way. I was posting on other sites and was receiving a lot of emails from Canadian fans so I figured I was still on top of things. Regardless, you guys are right and since I am Canadian I should be here for anyone who has questions.

I also wanted to touch on BDH's comments. He is a complete jackass and has no idea what he is talking about...sorry bad jk.
In all honesty, he is totally right. I have made some improvements and I had an okay offseason but not as successful as I would have like for some different reasons. The main reason being small injuries throughout the year.
Some improvements are fuller legs, shoulders, chest and back. Not necessarily bigger but more complete and more full. So my weight might only be a few pounds heavier than last year but I expect to have a different look this year. Finally just so you can all say I said it myself. I am not ready to stand with the top ten at the O, I think I need another year without injury to get into that spot.
That being said I am going into Tampa with the mindset of being able to compare with Dennis James and at least get a good look with Toney Freeman. No predictions but I am aiming for a top spot.

Thanks to all of you for the support and kind words.

[tex]

^ Very humble. Congrats on the success and good luck!

[BDH]

Whats going on everyone. Just to set the record straight I haven't forgotten anyone who supported me along the way. I was posting on other sites and was receiving a lot of emails from Canadian fans so I figured I was still on top of things. Regardless, you guys are right and since I am Canadian I should be here for anyone who has questions.

I also wanted to touch on BDH's comments. He is a complete jackass and has no idea what he is talking about...sorry bad jk.
In all honesty, he is totally right. I have made some improvements and I had an okay offseason but not as successful as I would have like for some different reasons. The main reason being small injuries throughout the year.
Some improvements are fuller legs, shoulders, chest and back. Not necessarily bigger but more complete and more full. So my weight might only be a few pounds heavier than last year but I expect to have a different look this year. Finally just so you can all say I said it myself. I am not ready to stand with the top ten at the O, I think I need another year without injury to get into that spot.
That being said I am going into Tampa with the mindset of being able to compare with Dennis James and at least get a good look with Toney Freeman. No predictions but I am aiming for a top spot.

Thanks to all of you for the support and kind words.Thanks for stopping by, bro... so many of the members here, including myself, look up to you and are eager to take anything we can from your vast experience and apply it to our own lives...

I am a jackass, thats true...lol... I wish you the best in Tampa and hope you bring it, Canadian style...

[MuSuLPhReAk]

Hi Fouad. Glad to see you on CBB. Been a long time :)

[slick rick]

Fouad..I'll admit i don't follow the pro circuit too closely, but i do regularly check to see how you made out. Good to see you posting on MP's boards again. Welcome to CBB.

P.S - BDH is a jackass.

[manfreakca]

Whats going on everyone. Just to set the record straight I haven't forgotten anyone who supported me along the way. I was posting on other sites and was receiving a lot of emails from Canadian fans so I figured I was still on top of things. Regardless, you guys are right and since I am Canadian I should be here for anyone who has questions.

I also wanted to touch on BDH's comments. He is a complete jackass and has no idea what he is talking about...sorry bad jk.
In all honesty, he is totally right. I have made some improvements and I had an okay offseason but not as successful as I would have like for some different reasons. The main reason being small injuries throughout the year.
e improvements are fuller legs, shoulders, chest and back. Not necessarily bigger but more complete and more full. So my weight might only be a few pounds heavier than last year but I expect to have a different look this year. Finally just so you can all say I said it myself. I am not ready to stand with the top ten at the O, I think I need another year without injury to get into that spot.
That being said I am going into Tampa with the mindset of being able to compare with Dennis James and at least get a good look with Toney Freeman. No predictions but I am aiming for a top spot.

Thanks to all of you for the support and kind words.

good seein u here

[ironwill]

I loook forward to seeing him unfold into contest........Nicole Ball is looking diced as well right now getting ready for it also......2 great canadian representatives.....

[manfreakca]

dennis james doin this show??with the x man too??

[canadianmuscle0803]

i seen u in my building bro,dont know if u was visiting or u live in the same building??holla

bro, dont post personal shit like this..

[canadianmuscle0803]

dennis james doin this show??with the x man too??

yes they both are.

[Fouad'Hoss'Abiad]

Thanks a lot for the welcome guys. Not sure who you are that I live in your building but next time you see me, gimme a whats up. Toney and Dennis are doing the show and I am hoping to get a good look with both.

[canadianmuscle0803]

Thanks a lot for the welcome guys. Not sure who you are that I live in your building but next time you see me, gimme a whats up. Toney and Dennis are doing the show and I am hoping to get a good look with both.

got any updated pics?

[natenator]

I think what he means is being competitive on stage with the big boys at the Mr. O. I agree he has made huge improvements and looks awesome. What I think BDH was getting at is that there is another level, and he maybe hasn't gotten there yet. Personally, I would need to see more pictures, too hard to tell from only one pose.
Fouad has no illusions of winning the O this year, next year or even the year after. He does have goals for himself that could be very attainable if he continues to make improvements.

Rome wasn't built in a day and improvements - at that level - take time to do.

[bigtavi8]

I have the privilidge to train at one of the same gyms as hoss and must say the intensity that he brings to training motivates me to work harder each and every day. Not everyone at the gym realizes it but it is a honour to train in the same building as a former and future mr.O competitor. Any haters out there i challenge you to come to the gym and witness the training intensity this athlete has..plus the man is incredibly humble to say the least..

[St]

Great to see you back posting on a canadian site again(Muscle Nexus before).
Best of luck at the show,and block out the Haters there everywere i know that after doing a show,now all people say in the gym is your getting a Gut,so many haters,there just mad since they can't get that lean,or even step on stage.

[ironwill]

I have the privilidge to train at one of the same gyms as hoss and must say the intensity that he brings to training motivates me to work harder each and every day. Not everyone at the gym realizes it but it is a honour to train in the same building as a former and future mr.O competitor. Any haters out there i challenge you to come to the gym and witness the training intensity this athlete has..plus the man is incredibly humble to say the least..
i highly doubt you will find any haters on here towards Fouad.......
very highly doubt it.....mostly admiration and motivation......

[BDH]

i highly doubt you will find any haters on here towards Fouad.......
very highly doubt it.....mostly admiration and motivation......Absolutely... at the same time, I wont swing from his schween, either...

As was said before, we have had convos before and he is a good guy...weve always gotten along... he also knows I am not without experience in the contest scene(albeit not my own)...

I also dont expect the guy to lose sleep over my comments... He is a pro for a reason... he knows what he has to look like to make top 10, as well as whether he is there or not...

I was simply trying to start an intelligent conversation about whether he had hit that level yet... jeez luis(he's mexican)...

[Tiamat]

Would like more pics if possible.

[ironwill]

Absolutely... at the same time, I wont swing from his schween, either...

As was said before, we have had convos before and he is a good guy...weve always gotten along... he also knows I am not without experience in the contest scene(albeit not my own)...

I also dont expect the guy to lose sleep over my comments... He is a pro for a reason... he knows what he has to look like to make top 10, as well as whether he is there or not...

I was simply trying to start an intelligent conversation about whether he had hit that level yet... jeez luis(he's mexican)...
no i wouldnt expect any schween swinging...lol.....just sayin to guys that dont know you that theres no hate...just cause i love you a little beet....thats mexican to...
hell, we finally have a pro from canada on here, it does garner respect regardless...IMHO...

[Big D]

Whats going on everyone. Just to set the record straight I haven't forgotten anyone who supported me along the way. I was posting on other sites and was receiving a lot of emails from Canadian fans so I figured I was still on top of things. Regardless, you guys are right and since I am Canadian I should be here for anyone who has questions.

I also wanted to touch on BDH's comments. He is a complete jackass and has no idea what he is talking about...sorry bad jk.
In all honesty, he is totally right. I have made some improvements and I had an okay offseason but not as successful as I would have like for some different reasons. The main reason being small injuries throughout the year.
Some improvements are fuller legs, shoulders, chest and back. Not necessarily bigger but more complete and more full. So my weight might only be a few pounds heavier than last year but I expect to have a different look this year. Finally just so you can all say I said it myself. I am not ready to stand with the top ten at the O, I think I need another year without injury to get into that spot.
That being said I am going into Tampa with the mindset of being able to compare with Dennis James and at least get a good look with Toney Freeman. No predictions but I am aiming for a top spot.

Thanks to all of you for the support and kind words.

I wish you the best of luck big guy, you look great.

[Fouad'Hoss'Abiad]

Hey guys just thought I would drop in and share this interview I did with BBing.com recently. As for pics, I don't think I will be posting anymore. I normally don't care but I would like to wait until after TB to start doing it again. Sorry. If you guys have any other questions feel free to ask, I am glad to be able to give back to anyone who needs help or is interested.
Thanks.

I had the pleasure of doing a bodybuilding.com interview with Matt Weik, check it out here, http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/fouad_abiad_interview2.htm.

[canadianmuscle0803]

very nice interview Fouad..

just a question.. I know with Chad you only dieted for 8 weeks or so for a contest, how is this new diet and length affecting you if at all? i believe its 14 weeks this time around? are you feeling tired/hungry? do you think it will have a better impart in your overall condition? thanks

[Fouad'Hoss'Abiad]

You can read all that info at my blog, www.fouadabiad.blogspot.com.

[natenator]

You can read all that info at my blog, www.fouadabiad.blogspot.com.
if only you updated it more often ;) lol

[gixxman]

Both Lou and Fouad work out at same gym as me and its cool to have pros around. These guys look so much bigger in person, anyways gl to u Fouad!...and Lou!

[manfreakca]

You can read all that info at my blog, www.fouadabiad.blogspot.com.

i seen u around my crib anyway.i seen your injuries on your blog and i feel u on alot of thoses.The traction table is the best for disks and lower back and pinched nerves been there.Ive had a torn calf too and the best for that is deep tissue massage its painfull as hell but the best.Just recently i had a little spot in my ham to that didnt feel rite but i used my tens machine and worked it out well.And yes those dam imflamed tendons on the knees i ice it too, at work its a bitch though walkin up stairs and painfull but ice is the best.Best of luck in your endeavors!!

[cdnsoldier]

He will be a major player in a short time. The frame and the base is there. It's just a matter of fine tuning now.