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

[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) .
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