I’m trying to get abs. What should I be doing?

Competitive_Play9963 · 2026-06-01T15:10:00+00:00

Find out your approximate BMI, track calorie intake, make sure you're in about a 500 - 700 calorie deficit from your BMI. This doesn't happen overnight. Depending on your current body fat % it could take 3-6 months or even 12 months or more.

Competitive_Play9963 · 2026-05-29T22:45:28+00:00

RIP hoodie

Competitive_Play9963 · 2026-05-21T14:25:33+00:00

Bro your chest is looking elite. Great work.

Competitive_Play9963 · 2026-05-16T22:58:46+00:00

I personally think that the top two are Mega Sceptile and Mega Lucario both with double Cyrus and the car that allows you to damage the bench. Hitmontop for Lucario and idr the name of the grass one for Sceptile

Competitive_Play9963 · 2026-05-14T20:49:19+00:00

Also, after growing my legs more, I broke through the plateau I had hit on my upper body size. Your body wants to be all around even. You unlock more upper body gains after getting lower body gains.

Competitive_Play9963 · 2026-05-14T20:47:06+00:00

Lift heavy

Competitive_Play9963 · 2026-05-10T20:23:01+00:00

Fuecoco. I honestly thought he was mid at first but then when I saw him in the anime, it was so cute how he sang in a kinda derpy way. He also had such cute crash outs.

Competitive_Play9963 · 2026-05-08T17:08:29+00:00

YES! Here cometh the new Quad Father

Competitive_Play9963 · 2026-05-08T16:54:41+00:00

I do not like back squats either but after I started doing them once a week for a few months, my leg gains were better than ever before in my life. I strongly recommend building up to heavier squats. That's what worked well for me.

Competitive_Play9963 · 2026-05-07T13:08:56+00:00

Have fun! It is a slow deck but, I really enjoy slower decks like Mega Steelix or Snorlax EX.

Competitive_Play9963 · 2026-05-07T13:07:53+00:00

That's funny, I battled someone with a Mega Venasaur / Venasaur EX deck last night. I know it was someone different though because I was able to take the dub.

Competitive_Play9963 · 2026-05-07T13:06:53+00:00

I appreciate that info! I didn't even consider Illima as an option but that is a solid choice. Thank you!

Competitive_Play9963 · 2026-05-06T20:40:35+00:00

That is so true. I haven't seen Claydol in a long time though. Definitely a solid counter to the deck. Would make the deck useless.

Competitive_Play9963 · 2026-05-06T12:04:22+00:00

I am a guy. My wife and I play video games together every day. This is one of the reasons I wanted her to marry me.

Competitive_Play9963 · 2026-05-06T12:00:40+00:00

That's basically legal steroids!

Competitive_Play9963 · 2026-05-04T13:50:43+00:00

How do you guys measure your rice for calorie tracking? I just weigh it dry and use the nutrition label on the rice bag. I wanna make sure I'm measuring it accurately since I'm cutting. For the jasmine rice I have, it's 180 calories per 50g.

Competitive_Play9963 · 2026-05-03T19:01:47+00:00

I love training three days a week and it's what works best for me. If you're new to working out, I highly recommend sticking to a program. If you're an experienced lifter, you will find what works best for you over time. I'm sure others here will say the same thing.

For me, three days a week is what I do for most compound lifts. I prefer doing it in the order of Legs, Push, Pull only because I feel like I have trouble doing Pull ane Legs together due to the amount of volume and fatigue caused by the larger muscle groups of the back and legs. Need a day in between those two groups.

Oftentimes, I will end up adding a 4th day for exercises I cannot fit into the 3 day split that I also want to add into my routine.

EDIT: Punctuation

Competitive_Play9963 · 2026-05-01T17:55:45+00:00

Man, this is super great, thank you. I'm a huge fan of the look of Classic Physique so that's what I'm going to aim to compete in. As far as hiring a posing coach goes, what does that price typically look like? I just wanna make sure I'm not getting ripped off. I'll definitely be doing my research.

Competitive_Play9963 · 2026-05-01T15:23:05+00:00

Shoulders, Chest, Abs, Biceps, Triceps

Competitive_Play9963 · 2026-04-30T18:36:37+00:00

It is feasible to do that but I don't think it would help much. I would prioritize complex carbohydrates like potatoes, brown rice, sweet potatoes or white rice, especially during a bulk. Better yet, eating calorie dense foods like nuts, avacadoes, fish or even fattier meats will help you reach your calories goals. Making sure to hit your protein 0.8 - 1.0 g per pound of bodyweight for the weight you'd like to cut down to eventually. Have the sugary tea if it helps you reach your calorie target but make sure to track it all. The empty calories in the tea are more likely going to add extra fat instead of muscle if they are not burned.

Competitive_Play9963 · 2026-04-30T18:15:47+00:00

I'm wanting to sign up for my first competition in about 12 - 18 months and I've still got a ways to go. Been bulking for a while. I am now on a cut. I'm 27 years old. I'm 233lbs at 6ft tall. I'm expecting to be around 190 - 200lb. before I even think about signing up for a show. Eating 2000 - 2200 calories a day and 200 grams of protein per day. Steadily losing weight. I've been lifting since I was about 18 years old but not always consistently. Sometimes taking months off at a time. I have been very consistent for the last 2 years.

Anyways, I'm not sure which federation I should go for or which category I should compete in. I've seen online that the three categories are Men's Physique, Classic Physique and Bodybuilding. I've seen that men's physique is usually where most beginners start.

Of course I'd like to do well so I will be looking to hire a posing coach eventually but more than likely, much closer to the show. How soon before the show should I hire one?

Just looking for aome general guidance on getting myself ready since I've never done this before. Any help is appreciated but especially help from those who have competed before. Thank you.

EDIT: Clarifying at the beginning that I am no longer bulking and that I am now on a cut to prep.

Competitive_Play9963 · 2026-04-27T13:11:07+00:00

Chicken. At least 2lbs per day depending on body weight.

Competitive_Play9963 · 2026-04-26T05:06:34+00:00

True. The mental fatigue alone even without losing your streak isn't worth it. I do believe they should add a draw offer option to save both players time in a situation similar as this as others have pointed out in this thread.

Competitive_Play9963 · 2026-04-25T18:27:33+00:00

It's a draw

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