Considering Competing How to Get Started Advice

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klhsx

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Hey guys!

I am wondering if anyone has a blog, or story about the path to getting started competing. What competitions to start with, what the path looks like. Any resources or advice.

I have the type of body that gets a lot bigger from even small strength increases. I think I have the genes to compete.

Lets go!
 
klhsx said:
Hey guys!

I am wondering if anyone has a blog, or story about the path to getting started competing. What competitions to start with, what the path looks like. Any resources or advice.

I have the type of body that gets a lot bigger from even small strength increases. I think I have the genes to compete.

Lets go!
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Best bet is to get a coach. Figure out which division you want to do, and train specifically for that.

I recommend you follow @BanditNOLIMIT log.
 
klhsx said:
Hey guys!

I am wondering if anyone has a blog, or story about the path to getting started competing. What competitions to start with, what the path looks like. Any resources or advice.

I have the type of body that gets a lot bigger from even small strength increases. I think I have the genes to compete.

Lets go!
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Don't take this a negativity please, it's not. Just wondering how old you are, for me this would be a consideration in all parts of planning this trip. Long term and short term goals etc.
 
Find a coach that will be honest with you and not worry about their own wallet. We have coaches on this forum and there are other coaches on other forums too. There are other well known coaches and they aren't on forums too.

Anyone can compete, but everyone can't win or be in the top range of competitors. A conversation with an educated coach who lives the lifestyle is where I would start. Not every coach will match what you are willing to do/take, so you may have to find one that does.
If you are going to consider serious competing - find a coach that will cover diet, rest, training, safety with supplements (prevent health issues) and to enhance your goals, and PED's.
I will never compete but if you asked me who I would talk to first - feel free to send me a PM.
Per @Brbpuppy - @BanditNOLIMIT has a thread and shows his progress and what he eats/trains/takes and how he lives. Worth reading from the beginning.
 
Yup the others nailed it. Number one thing is to hire a coach to navigate your plan. There are so many moving parts and emotions going on to get in contest condition that unless you're extremely experienced, the process will be a nightmare. Even the most experienced in the sport still require a coach. Very few self-coach.

Outside of that, my only advice is to make sure all your ducks are in a row before committing to a contest prep. Finances, career stability, relationships, etc. Contest prep can be very expensive, selfish and emotionally draining. Some handle it better than others, but definitely something to be aware of going into it.

Im on the extreme end of the spectrum so I'm executing as if I were a professional, but that's by no means necessary. Although I wouldn't expect to bring your 100% best package to the stage. If you're OK with being less than 100% nothing wrong with that, it's all about weighing out the pros and cons of the sacrifices.

If you have any specific questions let me know i'm sure I can lead you in the right direction!
 
Ask yourself why.
Do you just want to check it off your bucket list?
What are you expecting to get out of it?
Acknowledgment you're not young and if health and longevity is important to you then that will directly impact the process.
Do you have the time to commit? It's a 24/7 commitment, most all other areas of your life will take a back seat if you want to be competitive. Family, kids, work commitments or gathering, social events, special occasions etc...
It's not cheap..... Coaches cost money, more food, drugs and supplements, gym memberships, posing classes, tanning, suits, show , CPA yearly registration, show registration plus crossovers, travel costs.
These are just a few things that come to mind.
IF you're serious then do yourself a favor and the coach you decide to hire, work together for a while prior to the prep. This will give your coach much needed time to work with you and determine how you best respond. If you can't trust your coach then you shouldn't do it.
ALso, you might fit better into a class, just cause you always dreamed of being a super heavy doesn't mean you have the physique for it. Be realistic. And keep in mind, you're 40. You'll likely be up against many guys in the prime of their life.
And there is no money in the amateurs 😊.
 
Rhyno said:
health and longevity is important
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Lots of pros took conservative doses (or so they say)
I wouldn't care if I won anything
I would look at it like a karate tournament: the goal, the focus the competition makes you sharper

As far as the money thing , heres what I am thinking along those lines. Not winning contests, but perhaps becoming a social media influencer.
You don't have to win anything, you just have to train and make videos, and look pretty good.

All I do is train day and night anyway, its not a chore for me, its where I feel most at home.
 
Rhyno said:
Be realistic. And keep in mind, you're 40
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yes but despite this, I gain easily, im endomorph-mesomorph, the cutting part is the hardes part for me,

Everyone already thinks im on gear and I have not done it in 15 years, only ever did one cycle just test E

even during periods of not training for 2 years during back injuries, people still thought I trained and or took gear, when I was doing zero

if I can avoid HIIT injury land, and get a coach I may have a shot at developing a notable body
 
klhsx said:
yes but despite this, I gain easily, im endomorph-mesomorph, the cutting part is the hardes part for me,

Everyone already thinks im on gear and I have not done it in 15 years, only ever did one cycle just test E

even during periods of not training for 2 years during back injuries, people still thought I trained and or took gear, when I was doing zero

if I can avoid HIIT injury land, and get a coach I may have a shot at developing a notable body
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Maybe you are the few people that can do well without a lot of PED's, but you are 40 and it is a factor. Nothing is free in life and if you want to win, most likely you will be on a hefty dosage of multiple PED's.
Regarding pros and dosages - no one knows what they take/took/do except themselves. They can say anything they like.

I know a few guys who are not but look like they are on PED's all year (the average user), but they don't look like the guys who were competing. They are a on different level - no hiding that you are on PED's.

I am speaking from reading programs set out with the names redacted and talking to the coaches/competitors, which is much different from those who lived it, and there are a few in this thread that have competed or are going to shortly.
Whatever you do - best of luck.
 
Ill just add this....
If you're going to commit, willing to do what it takes and make the sacrifices, it is a blast. Looking at it after it's done as a complete process is quite a rush.
While you're going through it, it's not always enjoyable. You'll likely have moments your dreading, times you doubt yourself and wonder if it's worth it. Seeing how things can change so quickly, learning what you're capable of and what you can overcome is amazing. I was 2 years younger than you when I first started.
IF you can't give up control to your coach , or handle criticism well you will have a hard time. You hire a coach for more than just the prep.
I get it, every one thinks they are bigger than they are. If you've never gone through an actual prep you have no way of knowing what's involved and actually how much mass you carry.
There are so many aspects to discuss but major influence in whether you are successful is how you work with others and how you present yourself. If you go into an endeavor, say a contest prep, thinking you know everything and have nothing to learn it's not going to go well. That's why I suggested working with said coach for longer than your contest prep. It's invaluable to both of you.
Whatever you choose, good luck. Enjoy and trust the process
 
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klhsx said:
yes but despite this, I gain easily, im endomorph-mesomorph, the cutting part is the hardes part for me,

Everyone already thinks im on gear and I have not done it in 15 years, only ever did one cycle just test E

even during periods of not training for 2 years during back injuries, people still thought I trained and or took gear, when I was doing zero

if I can avoid HIIT injury land, and get a coach I may have a shot at developing a notable body
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Post a pic of your physique if you want. I’m very curious
 
storman said:
If memory serves me correct, Klhsx was a pretty busy member on a NutNuts forum years ago. So he is not new. Just havent seen him in a while
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when I was a total noob back then I posted the pics, and they told me to compete, 15 years later Im thinking about it lol
 
Rhyno said:
Family, kids, work commitments or gathering, social events, special occasions etc...
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NA, NA, work from home flexibility, anti social AF lol
If it works I would be focusing on become a social media influencer, it would become my job
 
Quap555 said:
Post a pic of your physique if you want. I’m very curious
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I will, but at this point I am just starting to make a come back from a bad back injury.
in 2022 at the very end I was unable to walk for a few months.

Really only been training one year now.

But I'm telling you total strangers come up to me just to say "your arms are huge". Almost any time I go out of the hobbit hole.

Now I realize that doesnt mean I am ready to compete, but it may mean I have the genes to do it.
 
Rhyno said:
thinking you know everything and have nothing to learn it's not going to go well
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agreed
and for all this time I thought I knew everything and did the same push pull routine with the HIIT low reps, slow negatives
But I didn't understand why Jay cutler does sloppy high volume and is one of the best.

I want to try as much new stuff as possible
 
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