Constructive Criticism please

[Nelson]

I`m probably one of the smaller members on here, so I`m little embarrassed posting these pics with all you monsterz on here.

Anyway, can you let me know
*what I should work on; and
*what you think my BF is.

I`ve been bb for about 8 months, after lifting weights for sports training for a number of years.
I started my first cutting cycle about a month or so ago after bulking from 164lbs in 2002/6 to a max of 195lbs in 2002/12.
Currently on Day 12 of ONE cutting cycle.

Age: 28
Current BW: 187lbs
Height: 5` 11" (just)

[windwords7]

The pics??

[wardog]

Well, if that avatar is you, you DEFINETLY need a tan. Otherwise, your base looks great!!

I would suggest some wardrobe counseling however..

[Nelson]

This was taken March 21, 2003

[Nelson]

Rear View - March 21, 2003

[Nelson]

This was taken in October 2002 when I was bulking.

[Nelson]

Another from October, 2002

[wardog]

You have a ways to go bro, but a good start. Hit your basic heavy compound movements hard, you need some thickness, and they will give it to you.

Good luck and keep on rolling!

[windwords7]

Yep, WD gave you good advice. Hit the compound excercises hard. Also, next time wear some underwear when you take your pics

[Nelson]

Thanks for the honest feedback Wardog.
I predominantly do compound exercises with some isolation exercises to finish off.
What do you reckon my BF is in the most recent photo`s?

[windwords7]

You look like your at 14-15%

[Nelson]

Originally posted by windwords7
Yep, WD gave you good advice. Hit the compound excercises hard. Also, next time wear some underwear when you take your pics

I`d just applied the ONE in the most recent photo`s and was waiting for it to dry.
Hence the nudity.
Besides, it`s nice getting round starkers.

[Nelson]

Originally posted by windwords7
You look like your at 14-15%

I was thinking about 16%.
I want to get down to 10% & then do a long clean bulk.

[wardog]

Take it from someone who has been locked into thew whole bulk/cut game for years. Bitye the bullet, and take it down to perhaps 7% then when you bulk, you have some BF% to work with. It will make it easier in the long run

[YellowJacket]

Where's the wheels?

[Nelson]

Originally posted by wardog
Take it from someone who has been locked into thew whole bulk/cut game for years. Bitye the bullet, and take it down to perhaps 7% then when you bulk, you have some BF% to work with. It will make it easier in the long run

Thanks for the advice Wardog.
I`m aiming for 8%, or lower if possible. Followed by a nice long clean bulk.
As you say, if I get it down to 7% or lower I`ve got more scope to really bulk up without worrying too much about BF.
My first attempt at bulking was not very good, but I feel that the next time round I`ll be able to do a lot better job with the knowledge that I`ve gleaned from this site.
At the moment I`m on a fairly steep learning curve & I`ve already made big changes to my lifestyle to help in reaching my goals.

[Nelson]

Originally posted by YellowJacket
Where's the wheels?

Here you go.

Taken March 21, 2003.

IMO legs are disproportionately bigger than the rest of my body.

[Nelson]

Last one of legs.

Sexy, ain`t they?

[John Benz]

Nelson, looks like you're off to a good start. I seldom ever get below 10%, and at 10, you have a good 6-pack. To drop another 2-3% requires real discipline, in diet, training and increased cardio.

[Nelson]

Originally posted by John Benz
Nelson, looks like you're off to a good start. I seldom ever get below 10%, and at 10, you have a good 6-pack. To drop another 2-3% requires real discipline, in diet, training and increased cardio.

Thanks for the encouragement John Benz.
I`ve always paid attention to your comments, along with YJ, Winwords, Wardog et al, both here and over at bb.com.
I realise it isn`t going to be easy to get below 10%, especially this being my first attempt to cut.
I`m ashamed to say that I have never been able to see my abs.
But I`m determined to get down to at least 10%.
I`ll post again when I get closer to my goal.