Instead of stage competition, I thought 2026 I want to do self-competition by consistently measuring myself against my own growth.
Key measures
- Every 2 months do a posing routine
- Ensure same lighting
- Same poses
- Front double biceps
- Front lat spread
- Side chest
- Side tricep
- Back double biceps
- Back lat spread
- Abdominal
- Relaxed
- Score (1-10) on:
- Muscular fullness
- Proportions
- Conditioning
- Posture and presence
- Every 2 months do a strength performance check
- Track max load, reps
- Bench press (barbell)
- Overhead press (barbell)
- Seated row (cable plated)
- Seated leg press (cable plated)
- Leg curl (cable plated)
- Biofeedback
- Track weekly and score (1-10):
- Resting heart rate
- Sleep quality
- Libido
- Training drive
- Joint health
- Mood stability
- Full audit for physique report card
- Body
- Weight range goal maintained
- Body measurements
- Photos comparison
- Performance
- Lift PRs
- Training volume
- Health
- Bloodwork
- Injury history
- Energy consistency