Rich's Road to the NPC Ohio State and INBF National's: Controlled Labs Sponsored

[rich55]

Off to NYC!

I'm heading off to NYC first thing tomorrow. I did a light push, calf and walking session today and will pose REAL hard in a little bit.

I'm busy cooking up all of my food for the next 3 days...ugh. I will be sure to do some sight-seeing, visit some friends and then splurge/party on Saturday night and Sunday. I fly back in late Sunday and am taking off Monday to chill. See you postcontest!!!

[dogsofgold]

Good luck and have a blast!!!

[jiritt0]

you can do itt!

[rich55]

4th at the INBF Nationals

I placed 4th in the lightweight class (150-165 lbs) of the INBF Naturalmania Nationals on Saturday. This competition was a great experience and it certainly brought out some fantastic natural competition. I was disappointed and surprised with 4th, as myself and others thought at least third was deserving. I fell that not being ultra shredded held me back. However, I know what I need to do going forward and am confident that if I do the following it will be hard to beat me:

1) Dial in my conditioning with shredded hams, glutes and more defined abs
2) Continue to bring up my arms, shoulders and chest
3) Add any size to my already very strong legs and lats

I have not decided what exactly what I'm doing, but I have a few ideas swirling around. One thing is certain. I need an offseason to make the above improvements and fill out my frame a little more with added muscularity.

This experience has really inspired me to work harder and want the natural pro card even more now. I like working towards a goal and welcome the challenge. Time to grow!!

[pu12en12g]

I placed 4th in the lightweight class (150-165 lbs) of the INBF Naturalmania Nationals on Saturday.

Awesome Rich !!

[dogsofgold]

This experience has really inspired me to work harder and want the natural pro card even more now. I like working towards a goal and welcome the challenge. Time to grow!!

Woo! Don't stop, get it, get it!

[rich55]

Thanks PT and Jenn! I start back after it on Thursday and am excited to grow. Here is a shot from this past weekend.

[rich55]

More pix thanks to North American Bodies...

[pu12en12g]

FREAKin amazing !!!

[Quelly]

More pix thanks to North American Bodies...

your taper blows the other guys out of the water...very jealous of your waist amigo...

[rich55]

your taper blows the other guys out of the water...very jealous of your waist amigo...

Yes, I am fortunate to be blessed with a small waist. It should be interesting to see how this taper looks with more lean muscle and width. Areas of focus include arms, chest and shoulders in that order to have a more complete physique.

[timberwolf]

Your V taper simply amazing... what are your measurements in contest condition if you take them....especially your waist?

[rich55]

Your V taper simply amazing... what are your measurements in contest condition if you take them....especially your waist?

Thanks man! My waist measured at just less than 29 inches. Yeah, my small waist is a good thing in this sport. I also have broad shoulders with wide lats, which makes my waist seem smaller.

[NeXMuScLe]

What gym do you work out at?
I have been to just about every
gym in columbus and havent seen
you before lol.

[rich55]

What gym do you work out at?
I have been to just about every
gym in columbus and havent seen
you before lol.

World Gym downtown. Evenings and weekends mostly. Where do you train?