Congrats man! Amazing progress
Good show summary, it really does sound like you had quality competition (so your physique deserved). Next show = overall! How old are you again Evan? Your literally one of my bodybuilding idols now, no homo. I just like seeing the guys who make it clear what they are doing and why… feels like I can truly apply it to my own progress. Thanks man
Despite what I believe is a silly rule about the Novice only in your first NGA show, taking the overall novice is a hell of feat bro. Bodybuilding competition is a lot more widespread than years ago, so you’ve got lots of first timers who’ve already put in years under the weights before ever stepping onstage. Couple that with prep coaches, and online sources of info, and it’s rare to find a ‘novice’ who really truly looks what most onlooking might consider a first timer. As such, your achievement should certainly be praised. It’s not like you just won your weight class in the novice, you won the overall! Seriously, how many competitors have you heard of who win an overall (even a novice one!) in their first show?! Future’s got big things in store for ya brother! Lotta respect here!
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Thanks for taking the time to update us, and of course, giant kudos to you both for all the hard work you put into building a winning physique, but also for taking the extra time out to share your contest prep experience with us. As you said, the journey continues and we look forward to your continued success!
Great job Evan! VERY VERY much deserved man! Really happy for ya 
Great job Evan! VERY VERY much deserved man! Really happy for ya
Really pleased for you, but not surprised you won!
Now more pics!!
Excellent job! Looking forward to your off season progression!
Thanks again to all those who supported me and all the congrats!
The pics from the show should be up later this week and I’ll post a link to the page when they do come up. I have some, but the lighting was so bad, that it’s almost not worth posting them…the professional pics will be much better.
I am going to start a new training journal in the ‘Training Log’ section that will outline my offseason training, but I will keep updating here with pictures and diet updates.
Solid damn work, Evan! I’m impressed, but not surprised. Congratulations!!
Thanks Ashy : ).
Here is probably the best quality pic that my girlfriend took…the lighting was pretty harsh from her angle, but this one looked pretty good.
Congrats man, definitely deserved it!
That’s a really nice little picture. You look truly dialed in! Look forward to seeing the pro shots
Hey guys,
Thanks for all the support and comments…they’re all greatly appreciated as always!
Here is the link for pictures from the show of prejudging for those that want to check them out:
Even with the professional photographer, the lighting was pretty bad at this show, but these give you a good idea of what I looked like.
I have taken it pretty easy this past week, but have been doing a lot of cardio still. I trained Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday last week, felt very sore, so decided to take the week off until Monday (today) and start fresh.
I will be following a split inspired by Eric Broser’s P/RR/S template, and am pretty excited about it as I believe in his principles and have used them before, but never to the extent that I plan on doing now.
Here will be my weekly split:
Monday: Chest/Delts/Abs
Tuesday: Back/Traps
Wednesday: Cardio
Thursday: Arms/Rear Delts
Friday: Legs
Saturday: Cardio
Sunday: Cardio
I will be doing cardio 4 days/week right now, 1-2 HIIT sessions/week and the rest moderate state. I am trying to gain weight very slowly and hold onto as much leanness as possible in the initial month out of the show.
This week is power week…should be very exciting : ).
For all those that want to follow my training, here is my log:
I’ll perpetually update this thread with things that I am doing and pictures as well.
[quote]bushidobadboy wrote:
Cannot see any pics on that link!
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Try hitting continue on the link. That did the job for me.
Here is the link to the thumbs page…I am in the ‘Novice Mens’ category.
Also, here is a pic that I was able to download myself…thought this one came out pretty good.
Congrats! That is quite an achievement!
^Great Pic!
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You dwarfed those guys… great job man. Congratulations:)