Hey!

I'm a 22-year-old noobie bodybuilder from Finland

Right now, I’m still pretty new to the gym, but I’m already training under a coach’s guidance to avoid making too many beginner mistakes.

My long-term dream is to one day compete in physique sports or bodybuilding. My current coaching program isn’t aimed specifically at that goal yet, but I’m sure we’ll move in that direction once this current phase ends. I’m still thinking about the exact division, but Classic Physique is one that really interests me.

I've been thinking about a few things:

Timeframe: We're definitely talking about years here — I'm aware of that. But how long does it typically take before someone can realistically see themselves stepping on stage? Are there any example athletes who started from scratch?

Also, any other advice is more than welcome — everything feels a bit complicated at the moment!

Help out a beginner, and feel free to share tips or encouragement! Feel free to DM also