Some of my favorite shots from this past weekend

**ShelbyStarnes** · 06-22-2010, 05:43 PM

All constructive criticism is welcome. This was my best to date, but I still have plenty of room for improvement.

**Ross Erstling** · 06-22-2010, 05:46 PM

Not bad Shelbs, looked pretty hard and full.

Weak parts: Biceps, front delts, traps, chest, abs.

**Aaron Singerman** · 06-22-2010, 05:59 PM

I almost didn't recognize you without the funny glasses! Why no glasses this time?

**ShelbyStarnes** · 06-22-2010, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by Ross Erstling

Not bad Shelbs, looked pretty hard and full.

Weak parts: Biceps, front delts, traps, chest, abs.

Thanks Ross. I agree, all those need to come up. What in particular were you referencing with the abs though?

Originally Posted by Aaron Singerman

I almost didn't recognize you without the funny glasses! Why no glasses this time?

I've never worn my glasses onstage.

**LayItDown** · 06-22-2010, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by Aaron Singerman

I almost didn't recognize you without the funny glasses! Why no glasses this time?

LOL i was thinking the same thing! But na bra you looked Great! condition was just as good as when you sucked down to welter. only thing i can say is what you already know, just overall size. keep at it bra!

**coaltrain** · 06-22-2010, 06:04 PM

Congrats on the top 5. Being that this was your best to date were you happy with your placing?

**Schmidy** · 06-22-2010, 06:08 PM

look awesome! (2nd pic is my fav)

cm · 06-22-2010, 06:13 PM

Originally Posted by Ross Erstling

Not bad Shelbs, looked pretty hard and full.

Weak parts: Biceps, front delts, traps, chest, abs.

ridiculous critique

traps are fine, chest is fine. those bodyparts did not hold your placing back. Arms can come up, you already have heard that, abs are very deep, no judge would ever say they are to shallow. ever

Biggest thing that had you 5th is other guys were bigger. More time at Lhw, you'll be bigger too. then 198 lbs versus 198 lbs. different story

**Wheels** · 06-22-2010, 06:16 PM

Originally Posted by ShelbyStarnes

Thanks Ross. I agree, all those need to come up. What in particular were you referencing with the abs though?

I've never worn my glasses onstage.

I think he's referring to the shallow abs in Front Double; because they look great in the other poses. May just be an issue with how you pose them.

**ShelbyStarnes** · 06-22-2010, 06:26 PM

Here's a comparison with the top 5... I wasn't in the first callout but at the night show we all hit this pose together. From left to right it's 5,3,1,2,4

cm · 06-22-2010, 06:26 PM

unimportant to a judge. if they are there they know it.
kind of like glutes. if they are in, everyone knows it and if there is a moment or pose they don't show up does it matter? they are there.

**ShelbyStarnes** · 06-22-2010, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by coaltrain

Congrats on the top 5. Being that this was your best to date were you happy with your placing?

Yes, I was definitely pleased to make the top 5. A lot of spectators told me I should have been higher (4th, 3rd) but I'm not complaining. Just to get 5th was a very surreal experience for me... I'm very grateful and humbled.