[quote]gshoty40 wrote:
how old? And how long did it take you to get into competition shape? Im looking to start soon [/quote]
How old are you? And what kind of shape are you currently in? I believe 12-16 weeks, sometimes 20, is pretty “standard” for a contest prep, but your starting point is certainly going to play a factor, especially for your first contest.
You might want to check out this thread, with some guys talking about when they knew it was time to compete:
And this thread about competing as a teen: