2011 IFBB "FLEX" Pro show - 1st show of the 2011 bodybuilding season

[Natzo]

Can anyone explain please WTF is wrong with pros? I mean white rice and no veggies at all?

it's Wolf.. dude..

thank god he didn't show dessert.

 

[Robcardu]

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[HeavyWeight_86]

Jesus Christ....we have a contender here...

 

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Dexter Jackson Trains Chest 1 Week Out

 

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Day in the Life of Ben Pakulski!

 

[pakiman]

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Jesus Christ....we have a contender here...

what do you mean contender.... we have a WINNER here! And these pictures are just him standing alone... I have a feeling he is going to look many a fold UMMAIZING standing next to ther pros!

Not very long a go I got into trouble here by saying that when Evan is ready Phil Heath will look like his breakfast standing next to him!.... I think its time!

 

[ironheart]

Evan looks amazing, but i cant see him beating Dexter. if he's going to beat Dex he has to be bigger and ultra ripped, cause Dexter's physique has an incredible flow and shape, and i dont think dex is going to be in bad shape condition wise either.

 

[Natzo]

agree with Iron all the way!

 

[Natzo]

 

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2011 Flex Pro Preview by Shawn Ray

 

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Fouad and Ben's final thoughts on their blogs before the Flex Pro.

February 16, 2011

The Journey is the Fun Part!

Its 6:30am and this morning my flight is leaving for LA. Its been a long 16 weeks and Hany and I have worked very hard on this one, I have to give him credit where its due: I have never seen a trainer work as hard as he does. The guy calls me twice, sometimes three times a day to make sure I'm doing everything right and to check on weight, pictures and make changes. I have never sent so many pics in my life...lol. The journey is the fun part though; a lot of people get caught up in trying to reach the end and just wanting to see the next goal come to fruition without actually stopping to see what they are doing day to day.

I?ve been cooking 3lbs a fish a day, eating up to 9 meals a day some days, and had plenty of the nights like tonight where there is so much excitement and pent up energy (and starvation) I can't sleep. Everyone always asks me, "are you excited about the show?" I think to myself, I'm excited about my next meal, my next training session. I'm excited to pack all my stuff and fly to LA for work....that?s my job! The journey is the satisfying part, getting into the gym every morning at 8-9am and burning through cardio and destroying abs, the feeling isn't comparable to anything else.

At the end of it all comes the bonus; I get to stand proudly with the best in the world and display and compete to show what I?ve done with youry time off, like an artist who just kept painting the same painting over and over again until it was finally perfect. I know many of you know how I feel, but not all of you realize that the journey in painting that masterpiece is the most enjoyable part and the part. You should stop to realize what you are doing while you?re doing it.

You know I spoke to Hany last night and we start carb loading today, so we were going over some of the game plan. The one thing he said to me was we both killed ourselves getting ready for this prep and now it?s time to go out there and have some fun. I am about to prepare my food for the day of travel ahead of me and couldn't agree with him more. Usually there is a sense of stress that has filled my body and mind as I get closer to something like this and I'm not going to sit here and lie; there have been some anxious moments but never like before.

Today and for the next three days I will be calm and cool knowing that I did everything in my power to bring the best package I could to the stage on Feb.19th. I have never worked this hard and I am excited instead of scared to see the finished product. I drove countless hours back and forth to see my therapist Alvin Brown and to see my other therapist Dave Cowie. I have put my girlfriend through hell and my training partners have been there every step of the way to see me through this. I am ready, there is nothing more to do except enjoy life and watch it unfold. The one thing I always tell my girlfriend and this goes with her work usually the same as mine, "there is no way a person can work this hard and the universe can ignore them, at some point in your life the universe will reward you for all the giving you are doing. It?s just a matter of time; do you have the patience to keep pushing until that reward comes??

Sacrifice Without Regret,
Fouad 'Hoss' Abiad

 

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February 16, 2011

Growing Experience

As the Flex pro grows near and I reflect on my prep, I am seeing one of the most difficult contest preps ever. Damn…this year has been a struggle. Just so many new things, so much going on. I faced a bunch on large roadblocks and still I find myself a solid 8lbs heavier than last year and much better quality with a smaller waist. This package will be much more in line with what I want to bring to the stage. Last year just seemed to be a quest to compete against some of the biggest guys in the sport (Dennis Wolf and Toney Freeman) in NY. This year, I’ve diligently gone about my business to make sure that my physique is headed down the path that I want in my quest to become the best bodybuilder in the world.

This has been the best growing experience of my life and I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Definitely a stepping stone to where I want to be. I am looking forward to these shows more than any I have ever competed in. What an honor to partake in two of the best shows of the year with many of the best bodybuilders in the world. It’s been pretty cool being able to train with Charles Glass and watch Dexter Jackson getting ready for the same show I am. By the way, your ass is mine Dex!

Hany and I are on the same page for the final week of prep and are set on trying something a little different this year. Something I have never personally done, but we both agree its going to work much better for my body. Time will tell!

A HUGE thank you to the entire Weider Team, they have all been such a tremendous help. Really being there for me for any little thing I needed along the way. They are such a family-like team that is looking to advance together and help me take my career to the next level. Thanks guys! (and gals!)

I hope everyone brings their ‘A’ game to this show; I want to beat the best at their best. No excuses.

FOCUS, PERSISTENCE,
BPak

 

[Robcardu]

Donw with IronAss, we're just seeing Evan's pics, gotta see him next to Dexter. BTW no pics of Dex?

 

[dilatedmuscle]

^ just covered up workout clips... I think its lame when they stay undercover, i dont understand it, they will look however they look on contest day, making it more boring for the fans doesnt make their chances of winning greater.

 

[Natzo]

don't forget to enter your top 6 prediction to this show in the respective thread. in order to enter Mecca's annual top 6 guess competition!

 

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Vladimir Sizov Trains Arms and Talks Flex Pro with Shawn Ray

 

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Ben Pakulski Trains Shoulders 1 Week Out

 

[pakiman]

:icon_exclaim:Ben says he has added muscles but to me he looks leaner... as in thinner/smaller than last year... which is not good news because of his large frame!

In Dexter's chest training who is the guy helping Paul with weights... man talk about crazy Popeye forearms!!!

 

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on BB

Pro Show Coverage

 

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FLEX interviews and "athlete's meeting" pics:


FLEX PRO Pre-Show Interviews with DJ!

FLEX PRO PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS!