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jester13
jester13 Posts: 408 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I just did my first physique show and did not place well. I thought I was in great condition and dry. Can someone please help? I don't think my tattoos helped any

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  • jester13
    jester13 Posts: 408 Member
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  • RosieRose7673
    RosieRose7673 Posts: 438 Member
    I barely know anything about physique shows. However, I do have a lot of tattoos. I've spoken with a few people who have done those shows in the past and they told me that tattoos are generally frowned upon in them.

    However, those people could be completely wrong! I have no idea. Sorry I can't be of more help!
  • SonyaCele
    SonyaCele Posts: 2,841 Member
    did you have a coach, or did you go in alone? If not, get a coach and they can fine tune any flaws and get you stage ready
  • jemhh
    jemhh Posts: 14,261 Member
    I'd suggest talking to physique competitors and coaches. There are many on the bodybuilding.com boards and you should also review the judges' comments from the competition.
  • Carlos_421
    Carlos_421 Posts: 5,132 Member
    I don't have competition experience but I'll say that you look great!
    I'll also say it looks like you had some tough competitors!
  • DresdenSinn
    DresdenSinn Posts: 665 Member
    edited June 2016
    Well ya look dry, hard, and clean, plenty of definition, color is good...yeah...I'd say the tattoos and maybe need more work on the calves.

    What was your BF%, I'd say 5% or 6% maybe no?
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
    I think you look great too. Well done for all your hard work and for having the guts to do something like that and put yourself out there. In the end, we all compete to be our best selves, and it looks like you did just that!

    I like the tats, myself.

    Some things are just out of our control. If you did your best, then that is something for which you can be proud.
  • jessef593
    jessef593 Posts: 2,272 Member
    Unfortunately it might be the tattoos, but I also agree with adding a bit more calves.
  • TavistockToad
    TavistockToad Posts: 35,719 Member
    Can you ask the judges for feedback?
  • VillageSmithy
    VillageSmithy Posts: 42 Member
    Gee, you look great. What a pity about the tattoos.
  • jessef593
    jessef593 Posts: 2,272 Member
    An add on, maybe some more work to your bicep brachia just from taking a look at the competitors. All in all though man you have a physique to strive for, awesome work. Gotta ask, how long have you been training for?
  • jester13
    jester13 Posts: 408 Member
    Thank you for all the comments and help. Yeah my calves are too small but I do have bigger quads. It's been 12 years now that I have been training but it's only been 6 years that I have been trying for comps. Tore my shoulder 5 years ago. Crazy road.
  • jibeirish
    jibeirish Posts: 244 Member
    I'm surprised you didn't place well because you look really good, maybe you'll have better look next time :)
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    If they don't want tattoos, it should be in the rules! Looks like you've worked really hard.
  • _Waffle_
    _Waffle_ Posts: 13,049 Member
    Board shorts in a fitness competition?

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  • jester13
    jester13 Posts: 408 Member
    It's men's physique. I do have legs and will be doing the middle weight bodybuilding September
  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,746 Member
    Learn something new every day. I had no idea tattoos were frowned upon for body builders. Personally, I like yours. Tattoos look much better when you're in shape like that.

    I agree that if the tattoos are a problem then they need to clearly state that in the rules. Good luck on your next competition!
  • SonyaCele
    SonyaCele Posts: 2,841 Member
    You have to understand when you compete you are on stage with a bunch of other people that have worked just as hard and have awesome bodies also. To place well takes a lot more than just looking good, Whenever i compete in anything i go in with a coach who knows what the judge is looking for and fine tune me for that particular set of judges. This applies to any competitive sport. Everyone works hard for that blue ribbon, but there is only one that can get it. Just training hard isn't always enough. You may find out that particular judge doesnt' like tattoos, so you should avoid entering under him. That's all part of playing the competition game, there is a lot of who's who and politics, and schmoozing etc. Competitions should be unbiased, but that's not reality. When it comes to deciding between two awesome bodies, there has to be a tie breaker. Find out what those tie breakers are for that set of judges and go for it. That's where a good coach comes in, they know the events they know the judges, they know what you need to do to win.
  • _Waffle_
    _Waffle_ Posts: 13,049 Member
    TavistockToad wrote: »
    Can you ask the judges for feedback?

    This. This is the only way to know why. I don't think anyone here can help you.
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