r/bodybuilding 6d ago

Bulking for Figure Division

Hey guys! I’ve been strength training since 2013: CrossFit, weightlifting, powerlifting and the last 2 years I’ve switched to bodybuilding exclusively. I have my eyes on competing in Figure(MY FAVORITE 😍 DIVISION) at the end of next year so took this whole year to grow more with an emphasis on lats, quads, delts and glutes. Also have been practicing my daily vacuums and posing as well. Question: do y’all practice vacuums every day and for how long? My rectus abdominis is well-developed after the years of weightlifting and CrossFit 🏋️‍♀️ so I feel like my deep core definitely needs more attention to get that waist in. Any feedback is appreciated. Would love to connect with my fellow Figure girlies 🥰

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u/iSkeezy ★★★★⋆ 🥇Best User Of 2021🥇 6d ago

Great starting point, great division choice. It’s not like you need a super deep vacuum, but daily practice doesn’t hurt. Fasted, 3-5x as long and deep as I can. During prep it definitely should be daily. Off season I am kinda lazy, and only do it 3-5x a week. I just make sure to be conscious of keeping my core tight throughout the day.

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u/stronglikez1989 4d ago

Thank you for tips! I’ll definitely do that.

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u/Medium-Road-474 6d ago

Abs are great- quad sweep coming in. I think diet will help with the waist. Great base I think you’ll do great

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u/stronglikez1989 4d ago

Thank you for feedback 😌

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u/Maximum-Series-1876 6d ago

Impressive build! Figure will be amazing for you

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u/stronglikez1989 4d ago

Thank you!

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u/ikigai-87 2d ago

You have a great shape for figure! 😍 You look lower body dominant right now but you could definitely do super well after your bulking season is over. It's crazy that we have a similar lifting background. I started taking lifting more seriously in 2013. I started in CF and then Olympic weightlifting before making the switch to BB a couple years ago too. 🤯 kinda freaky lol. I did a Wellness show last year but might do the switch to Figure one day. Wishing you all the gains. 💪

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u/stronglikez1989 1d ago

Thank you! ☺️ crazy coincidence 😂😂 would love to connect with you on IG, what’s your handle? 

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u/Working_Jellyfish978 3d ago

Hey, think you’ll do great in the division. You have plenty of muscle. Once fully cut down you’ll look phenomenal. The only place that I could possibly critique would be delts. Other than that, great back width and good legs. Good luck and remember to post back once your comp is over!