BNBF Scottish 2008

BNBF Scottish Championships 2008

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Although slightly lower in numbers compared to recent years, this category proved to
be just as much of a headache for the judges as it always has been. As proven since
the first Scottish qualifier in 2003, this class has always delivered a winning
physique of exceptional standard. Today would be no different with 9 competitors
taking the stage and some fantastic physiques in the mix. 1st place went to David
Kaye who was a big standout as soon as this class lined up on stage. The sweep on
his quads was almost ridiculous but his shape was well balanced with nice capped
delts, huge full chest and arms, with a tiny neat waste, as well as what seemed like
tiny joints, to add to the freaky, almost cartoon-like proportions he had. Top that
off with great condition, confident, precise posing, and you have a winning
physique. The only fault that could be made was that he seems to have a slightly
long torso which is more apparent from the rear making his lat attachments look a
little high. Apart from that, there’s no questioning David’s pedigree. In 2nd place
was Peter McDougall who was one of the most conditioned athletes of the whole show.
Although one of the smaller competitors in the class, Peter still had plenty of well
balanced muscle. He needs to make improvements with his posing as at times he seemed
to forget to keep his lats flared and legs tensed in the front relaxed pose. This
was also evident with his rear poses as he seemed to pinch his shoulders together
causing him to look narrow, especially in the rear double bicep pose. There is no
question, however, that he has great potential to do well as a future lightweight.
In 3rd place was Alastair Holding who had a tonne of thick, chunky muscle. He had
huge legs and although he was a little soft, his abs were so developed there was no
hiding them! In 4th place was David Reid who was the tallest competitor in the
class. Was a little unlucky to place as he did as he was in great condition and had
plenty of muscle for such a tall man, but didn’t seem to hold his legs properly much
of the time which in turn prevents that hard earned detail from being displayed, and
this cost him dearly. Definite potential to do well at this years British finals, as
well as a future heavyweight. Also competing was Allan Blue who had a decent
physique but poor posing and tanning don’t help. Richard Connolly, who had improved
on last years outing but still has room for improvement. Paul Gardener, who was too
soft but has good pecs and also needs to bring up his posing. Bernard Hume who could
do really well with better condition and Greg Thompson who had great width but again
needs better condition.

Guest Star Kerry Napier

Having stayed very close to contest condition all year and at one stage even suffered pneumonia, Kerry Napier showed true blood and guts determination to carry on his training and get himself in great shape for his guest spot at this years Scottish. His apperance was greatly anticipated as many of us have been keeping tabs on his training with his regularly updated training blog on the BNBF forum. Not more than a few pounds away from his absolute best, Kerry took to the stage looking superb. Kerry has an incredible amount of dense muscle on his frame, the kind of thickness and muscle maturity only seen on the top natural guys. Although not one to wow us with the most graceful posing routine, he did deliver a physique more than worthy of a prestigious guest spot. Great quads, miniscule waist, mega thick back, ridiculous most muscular. A guest poser needs to have that something extra, and theres no doubting Kerry's a thoroughbred!

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Another headache for the judges as 7 lightweights stood before them. 1st place went
to Philip Bell who, bar a proper tan, looked incredible. Philip had one of the best
genetic structures in the show, great width, capped shoulders, neat waist, flaring
quads. Overall, no body-parts particularly lacking development or out of proportion
and his posing is superb, one of the best front lat spreads you’ll see. Having
really improved on condition and looking like he had added some mass since last
years Scottish, goodness know why he failed to tan up properly as he has been
competing for a number of years now and surely knows this is an absolute must. This
could have cost him dearly as without proper tanning, such a pale physique can
almost reflect the stage lighting and obscure all that detail. Hopefully he won’t
make the same mistake come the British. One more thing I’d scrutinise would be his
execution of his rear double-bicep pose, in that he needs to open it up more and
stop pinching his shoulder blades together. In 2nd place was Stuart McCulloch who
was shredded and vascular. Although not the biggest, Stuart has a nice balance of
muscle and symmetry, tightly packed on a pleasing frame and presents himself
superbly onstage. He may have felt a little hard done by with 2nd place due to
Philip’s poor tan but shouldn’t lose heart as he will certainly challenge at this
year’s British Finals. In 3rd place was Darren Loxton who was in good condition with
nice sweeping quads, tight abs and a really impressive most muscular. Darren is
another who needs to work on flaring his lats properly, not only with lat poses but
also with the front and rear relaxed symmetry poses. He also has a pleasing shape
and with continued improvement can place higher in future. Morgan Dunn picked up 4th
spot and was in good condition but being quite tall for a lightweight, he needs to
fill out his frame and get some more meat on his legs to really contend. Also
competing was Christopher Flanagan who had decent width, a good chest and legs but
needs to improve on condition to fair better. Andrew McCauley has a good upper body
and decent legs but still needs to make improvements to his back thickness as well
as improve on condition. Iqbal Hussain was far too soft but had a fair amount of
muscle on a small frame which was structurally pleasing.

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In 1st place Tissot Regis looked incredible with his amazing shape and structure.
Huge full muscle belly’s and improved posing made this class a walk in the park for
Tissot but he will need to achieve a little sharper condition to challenge for top
honours at the British. Having made improvements since his last outing, most notably
his back thickness, there’s no reason why he can’t go all the way this year. In 2nd
place was Ryan Caddow who hasn’t quite achieved the level of condition he attained
in 2004. He has, however, made some serious gains since then and improved his posing
quite considerably but without nailing his condition, he can’t take full advantage
of the hard work in the gym. His rear poses are especially good and he also executes
an excellent quad wobble. Ryan has every chance of doing well at the British if he
can nail his condition. In 3rd place came Marc Lynas who had nice balance, displayed
reasonable condition and nice posing. Marc is quite tall for a middleweight though,
and needs to fill out his frame more as well as take his condition a step further in
order to place higher. Also competing was Felix McAlinden who came in a little
fuller this year at the expense of being a little down on the razor sharp condition
he was in last year. You can’t fault Felix for effort though as he is there every
year, trying to be better than before despite not having the most favourable
genetics.

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