How to Understand Bodybuilding Judging Criteria for Beginners
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It's more about the years of lifting. That dense, hard look comes from years of moving heavy weight. You can't really rush it with a 12-week prep. It’s what separates the pros from the top amateurs.
Exactly. Muscle maturity is the 'graininess' in the muscle. Novices tend to look 'bubbly' or 'wet' even when they are lean. It just takes time under the bar.
This has been super helpful. I'm going to start paying more attention to the 'X-frame' and how judges shuffle the competitors next time I go to a show.
Glad to help, Mike! Bodybuilding is as much a mental game as a physical one. Once you 'see' the criteria, you can't unsee them.
Cheers! Good luck with your journey into the sport. It's a proper wild ride.