2006 IronMass Physique Competition - Page 5

dukebrown · 03-18-2006, 05:49 PM

I hate doing these things, I did the BFL before, since I am not fat to begi with it looks like I make almost no improvement. But hey 6months long I think I can put on 10lbs easy. Ill see what I can do.

Cool

vadox6466 · 03-18-2006, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Fitnfirm

Is this contest for girls too?????? Like beginners??? Or would my chances of placing be like finding a pea in a box of rice krispies??????:crazy1:

I don't see why it shouldn't be for everyone..

**EME** · 03-18-2006, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bigDman

can you compete in both
and do you have to be clean shaven the whole time or just for final pics?

You can compete in both the Most Improved and the Bodybuilding competiton.
However, you have to pick either the Novice OR the Open class in Bodybuilding. Also, once you compete in the Open class, you can never again compete in the Novice.

You only have to shave for the final bodybuilding pics. Just as you would only have to shave for the actual competition in a live bodybuilding contest.

You do not have to shave at all for the Most Improved Physique competition. Although, you'd be surprised how much more muscular it makes you look.

- EME

**EME** · 03-18-2006, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Fitnfirm

Is this contest for girls too?????? Like beginners??? Or would my chances of placing be like finding a pea in a box of rice krispies??????:crazy1:

Sure, women can enter.

You can enter either the Bodybuilding, or the Most Improved Physique.

If we have enough interest in the future we will have a seperate women's Bodybuilding competition.

For now, you would be judged on the same critieria as the men in bodybuilding... Muscularity, Symmetry, and Definition.

Since we don't currently have weight classes, all competitors are judged against each other based on who brings the best overall package with regard to the criteria above. If a woman has a better combination of the judged criteria than a guy.. she'll place ahead of him!

The most improved physique is based on the most positive changes to a persons physique from the beginning pics to the ending pics. This does not have to be fat loss.. it can be muscle gain, and/or a combination of both.

The person with the best overall change from the beginning pics will be the winner, male or female.

- EME

**Fitnfirm** · 03-18-2006, 09:08 PM

Im am wondering do all these pics have to show your face, cause some people I see are funny about that on the internet.

AND, I see the cutoff to enter is in July, that seems like a long time, do the people that enter late get points for entering late? Is it better to enter in april?

and where do you sign up, is this just posting your intial pics and stuff when it starts, that is considered a sign up? So there is no way of knowing who is entering before the contest starts and who your competition is then, right?

Michael, do I really have a chance???? If anything I m guessing I would be in the most improved, what if no one else does that category? If im gonna compete I need competition!

**Fitnfirm** · 03-18-2006, 09:39 PM

Oh!!!! I just spent alot of time reading all of last years stats and looking at pics, BOYS, I gotta tell ya!!! A girl is winning this year, IM ON!!!!!!!!!!!

**EME** · 03-18-2006, 11:31 PM

It's going to be a MUCH bigger competition this year.

But, sure I think it's wide open for anyone to win!

And... one more note.

Because I am actually training several potential candidates, I will not be judging this year. I will be overseeing the running of the competition but I will not have any influence on the judges decisions when the scoring is done.

Be sure to read the first post in this thread thoroughly for all the rules.

You can technically enter as late as July, but no one entering that late will likely have a chance of winning, or even placing. The penalty for missing photo submissions will be substantial. Missing three submissions will definitely put someone very far behind. Also, missing any more than three throughout the competition is an automatic disqualification.

You can block out your face if you prefer, but do not do it in such a way that it detracts from your overall physique.

- EME

AYung · 03-18-2006, 11:42 PM

Who may you be training if I may ask?

**Fitnfirm** · 03-18-2006, 11:58 PM

Im begging Bootysweat to join in as well

The girls are taking over this joint!!!!!!!

**DarkFalcon** · 03-19-2006, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Fitnfirm

Im begging Bootysweat to join in as well

The girls are taking over this joint!!!!!!!

Actually maybe I can convince dnyc99 and Pammie to join too. They are both just getting back on track so it would be nice extra motivation for them.

**EME** · 03-19-2006, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by AYung

Who may you be training if I may ask?

Sorry, I don't divulge any information about my clients.

If they choose to do so, it's their choice and they are welcome to, but I don't make any of that information public.

- EME

vadox6466 · 03-19-2006, 12:33 AM

About the face thing.. Couldn't somebody block out their face one year and compete in the open, and then come back a few years later with a new username and compete in the novice just to get the prize? Just something I'm wondering about, though I'm sure nobody's gonna stoop that low..

**EME** · 03-19-2006, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by vadox6466

About the face thing.. Couldn't somebody block out their face one year and compete in the open, and then come back a few years later with a new username and compete in the novice just to get the prize? Just something I'm wondering about, though I'm sure nobody's gonna stoop that low..

It's much easier than you might think to tell who someone is simply by their body, especially for someone with bodybuilding and/or judging experience. That won't be an issue.

And, most competitors don't block out their faces anyway.

- EME

METAL VIPER · 03-19-2006, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by vadox6466

About the face thing.. Couldn't somebody block out their face one year and compete in the open, and then come back a few years later with a new username and compete in the novice just to get the prize? Just something I'm wondering about, though I'm sure nobody's gonna stoop that low..

There goes my plans....:banghead:

**Fitnfirm** · 03-19-2006, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Crobar

Yo, I am in the Novice Bodybuilding & Most Improved Physique

EME, Can someone be in both categories?????? as I quoted above?????

**EME** · 03-19-2006, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Fitnfirm

EME, Can someone be in both categories?????? as I quoted above?????

Yes, you can enter Most Improved Physique, and EITHER Novice OR Open Bodybuilding. Or, you can just enter one category.

Remember, anyone entering either catagory of the bodybuilding competition will be expected to treat this just as they would a sanctioned, live competition. This means full preparation will be required, including proper posing suit or trunks, hair removal, and proper contest color.

Competitors must declare which catagorie(s) they are entering with their first picture submissions.

- EME

**Fitnfirm** · 03-19-2006, 01:15 AM

Im just thinking I should do both categories then cause if I work hard for the muscle, I darn sure want to show it off

A little tid-bit for the male shavers, I use hair conditioner to shave with, it works very well.

03-18-2006, 05:49 PM	#121
dukebrown IMPC Contestant Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 115 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 4	I hate doing these things, I did the BFL before, since I am not fat to begi with it looks like I make almost no improvement. But hey 6months long I think I can put on 10lbs easy. Ill see what I can do. Cool __________________ If you aint sweatin you aint workin If you aint hurting you aint growin shsumofo@cyber-rights.net

03-18-2006, 11:31 PM	#127
EME Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,264 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 51	It's going to be a MUCH bigger competition this year. But, sure I think it's wide open for anyone to win! And... one more note. Because I am actually training several potential candidates, I will not be judging this year. I will be overseeing the running of the competition but I will not have any influence on the judges decisions when the scoring is done. Be sure to read the first post in this thread thoroughly for all the rules. You can technically enter as late as July, but no one entering that late will likely have a chance of winning, or even placing. The penalty for missing photo submissions will be substantial. Missing three submissions will definitely put someone very far behind. Also, missing any more than three throughout the competition is an automatic disqualification. You can block out your face if you prefer, but do not do it in such a way that it detracts from your overall physique. - EME __________________ PhysiqueFXonline - Online Nutrition and Training with Michael and Kendra Elias: www.PhysiqueFXonline.com www.MichaelandKendra.com My wife, and IFBB Fitness Pro Kendra Elias' personal site: www.KendraElias.com Proud member of Team ALR: www.ALRIndustries.com

03-18-2006, 11:42 PM	#128
AYung IMPC Contestant Join Date: May 2005 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 2,282 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 41	Who may you be training if I may ask? __________________ Clean Bulking Journal http://www.ironmass.com/showthread.php?t=9546 Max Lifts Bench: 155 x 6 Deadlift: 315 x 6 Squat: 245 x 6 1 Rep Max Lifts Bench: 180 - Tested Deadlift: 365 - Tested Squat: 285 - Estimated TOTAL: 831 @ 156lbs Eddie Guerrero (1967-2005, R.I.P.) You'll always be loved and remembered.

03-18-2006, 09:08 PM	#125
Fitnfirm Spanky Doodle ! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Muscle Land Posts: 1,821 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 47	Im am wondering do all these pics have to show your face, cause some people I see are funny about that on the internet. AND, I see the cutoff to enter is in July, that seems like a long time, do the people that enter late get points for entering late? Is it better to enter in april? and where do you sign up, is this just posting your intial pics and stuff when it starts, that is considered a sign up? So there is no way of knowing who is entering before the contest starts and who your competition is then, right? Michael, do I really have a chance???? If anything I m guessing I would be in the most improved, what if no one else does that category? If im gonna compete I need competition!

03-18-2006, 09:39 PM	#126
Fitnfirm Spanky Doodle ! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Muscle Land Posts: 1,821 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 47	Oh!!!! I just spent alot of time reading all of last years stats and looking at pics, BOYS, I gotta tell ya!!! A girl is winning this year, IM ON!!!!!!!!!!!

03-18-2006, 11:58 PM	#129
Fitnfirm Spanky Doodle ! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Muscle Land Posts: 1,821 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 47	Im begging Bootysweat to join in as well The girls are taking over this joint!!!!!!!

03-19-2006, 12:33 AM	#132
vadox6466 IMPC Contestant Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 278 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 6	About the face thing.. Couldn't somebody block out their face one year and compete in the open, and then come back a few years later with a new username and compete in the novice just to get the prize? Just something I'm wondering about, though I'm sure nobody's gonna stoop that low..

03-19-2006, 01:15 AM	#137
Fitnfirm Spanky Doodle ! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Muscle Land Posts: 1,821 Recipes: 0 Rep Power: 47	Im just thinking I should do both categories then cause if I work hard for the muscle, I darn sure want to show it off A little tid-bit for the male shavers, I use hair conditioner to shave with, it works very well.