I made my way into the gym at 9:40 am to warm up and get ready for my triceps training session with Ofer Samra at 10 am. Ofer was featured together with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the movie True Lies. To my surprise Ofer was standing there with our photographer Bill.
When I approached them I found out that it was in fact 10:40 am because daylight saving had just begun. Neither myself nor Bill had realized this (especially because I am from Australia) so of course we had to reschedule the training session until the afternoon at 3 pm.
Following is what is currently know about the new Men's Physique division. What is important to note is that now is the time to get in and set the bar. Instead of guessing what the judges are looking for get into the game and bring the physique you want to see be representative of the title "Men's Physique." It is not everyday that and athlete can define a sport. This is the time to make it happen with this new division. Now is not the time to worry about winning the trophy..now is the time to DEFINE the trophy!
According to the NPC:
"New Men’s Physique Division
Beginning in 2011 a new division for men will be introduced – Men’s Physique. The following are the guidelines/rules.
When asked his thoughts on this new division he said, "This division has opened another door to allow opportunity. From the one show I have done I see that the knowledge of differentiating body builders from physique is vague. Take my body type for example; I am 5'11 “off-season” 195lbs 6-8% body fat. Competition I am 3-5% body fat and around 185lbs. This would place me in a category of Light Heavyweight. In that class I would be no competition at all. My cousin competes at 198lbs and currently in his “off-season” he is 5'7 245lbs."
Name: Frank Jones
Name: Andrew Giacomin
Evan Godbee is a natural bodybuilder from Australia. He was born and raised on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. He has been training with weights since 2002 and has been studying martial arts since 1998. Indeed he has had a passion for fitness from an early age.
The Giacomin twins, Andrew and Louie, are dedicated to the house of iron. Upon meeting them there was no doubt of their work ethic in the gym. Today’s workout focus is with Andrew. We are going to blast the shoulders. Andrew Giacomin is ready for any training challenge. Here is a young man that will make his mark in the Physique Division if he sets his mind to it. He is 19 years old and has the muscle maturity and balance of a man 6 years his senior. He really got into training about 4 years ago when a lot of his football playing classmates started hitting the gym. Though he was not on the gridiron like his brother, Andrew was instead on the field as a Lacrosse player.
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