Bodybuilder or physique competitor?

[bunkyboo93]

With the new NPC physique competition, several guys I liked as bbers are now appearing in the physique category. Although smaller, sometimes the shift works.

Matt Christener looks really hot as a physique competitor:


Sean Royer actually looks bigger and fuller as a physique competitor:


But I must say I HATE the board short thing! Let these guys show their ripped quads and hams! You know there's some good-looking muscle under there!

[Mdlftr]

Originally Posted by bunkyboo93

With the new NPC physique competition, several guys I liked as bbers are now appearing in the physique category. Although smaller, sometimes the shift works.

But I must say I HATE the board short thing! Let these guys show their ripped quads and hams! You know there's some good-looking muscle under there!

NOt sure what the rules are for physique display versus bodybuilder display, but let's face it -- most people would rather work on and display a huge upper body than legs and butt! Although legs and butt development and display definitely has its place! I understand the attraction of the physique category - it almost seems more like "Models with muscle", which is certainly focusing on the "physical attractiveness" aspect of muscle building.

I mean, let's face it. Some of the most muscularly developed bodybuilders are not the handsomest dudes around. If it's eye candy you want, physique competition seems to fit the bill!

Personally, I like both! The more the merrier!

[bunkyboo93]

Doug Pieney:

[latinherc]

hey bunky love this comparisions i love the way they look in their shorts...kinda sexy ! also love to see them pose as bodybuilders so strong!

[bunkyboo93]

Steven Cook. For me, this guy is flat-out gorgeous either way:

[bunkyboo93]

Cutie Chase Hays:

[collegebud]

Yea, these guys definitely look like they're aiming for a higher level of "good looks." So far each of these look better as a physique competitor than a bodybuilder. Perhaps these should be my new motivation?

But what are these new rules? I hadn't heard of them before this post. Any articles on the subject?

[raven79]

I am guessing that this new 'category' is for smaller guys that don't want to go 'hardcore'. They did the same thing with the women several years ago, so I guess that they figured they would get enough guys for this too. If I had more motivation, this is the category I would go for.

[WhoDunIt]

Even if I was fit enough for this class, I wouldn't dare go for it with my habit of going overboard with things.......

[Yachirobi]

Some of the mass loss is unfortunate, but minor. I am loving the lack of bronzer and the water weight that bodybuilders try to avoid pre-competition seems to be a benefit to these guys. They don't have that emaciated look so, even though they're not super-extremely ripped, their bodies look healthier. Also, notice the lack of stiff posing and straining. Also, notice the REAL smiles instead of forced ones. There's a lot to think about here. There's a lot to ogle too!

[bunkyboo93]

Josh Bowmar

[bunkyboo93]

Flex Velasco: