My show this last weekend (with video)

**Ken "Skip" Hill** · 07-20-2010, 12:39 AM

**homonunculus** · 07-20-2010, 02:05 AM

Great Blog, Ken and great perspective. Looks like you had a good time up there on stage (after they got you guys going)...

I was wondering - shouldn't the judge have asked everyone to adjust their package to the left somewhere during his connect the dots instructions on how to hit a rear double biceps?... LOL

Thanks for sharing, Bud.

-Scott

GazM · 07-20-2010, 02:34 AM

Thanks for posting Skip & well done!

**jvandemo** · 07-20-2010, 03:03 AM

Wow, that is great news, Skip ! Awesome accomplishment !!

It seems like you are achieving all your goals in life... not only on the bodybuilding side... and that really deserves respect in my book !!

Good luck on the seminar too !!

ONCE AGAIN · 07-20-2010, 04:49 AM

"I’m a heavyweight, bitches. It just took 28 years."

skip is one funny MF...

**Ken "Skip" Hill** · 07-20-2010, 04:50 AM

Homonun: Dave gets a bit detailed with the way he wants the back double bi to go. lol

Skip

07-20-2010, 08:55 AM

Congrads & thanks for sharing. You had some interesting perspective in there. Do you find that your comfort level with competing takes away at all from the excitement since you have so much experience? BTW my favorite part of the blog...

"At the end of the day I drug my 4th place open trophy and my 2nd place masters trophy home with my kids and my wife to my beautiful home driving in my big yellow tractor and I went out with friends that came out to support me instead of friends that want to hang out with me because I am some faux internet celebrity."

Ivan Danko · 07-20-2010, 09:14 AM

From watching the video it seemed like the crowd was really excited and into it. That's got to pump you up, up there!

**homonunculus** · 07-20-2010, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken "Skip" Hill

Homonun: Dave gets a bit detailed with the way he wants the back double bi to go. lol

Skip

No shit... (That's cool and all, but it doesn't give me a lot of faith in the judging if the judges can't compare physiques even when the pose is not hit identically by each competitor... He's removing a certain amount of the "presentation" portion of the judging when the competitor can't present in his / her best light within the confines of the pose itself. I always adjust the package before that pose, so I'd have been all thrown off by those instructions...

)

-S

Shelby Starnes · 07-20-2010, 12:30 PM

^biggest parenthetical clause ever

Well done Skip

AWN2004 · 07-21-2010, 01:07 AM

I always forget how good your legs always look! Good shit Skip, good shit!

**Ken "Skip" Hill** · 07-21-2010, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Knickerbocker24

Congrads & thanks for sharing. You had some interesting perspective in there. Do you find that your comfort level with competing takes away at all from the excitement since you have so much experience? BTW my favorite part of the blog...

"At the end of the day I drug my 4th place open trophy and my 2nd place masters trophy home with my kids and my wife to my beautiful home driving in my big yellow tractor and I went out with friends that came out to support me instead of friends that want to hang out with me because I am some faux internet celebrity."

I don't think it is as much a comfort level that takes away from it all as much as the day just sucks with being covered in tan stain, oil, the backstage wreaks of B.O., people are bitchy and it always is 100 fucking degrees as it was this last Saturday, too. All we did was sweat none stop all day long even without being under the lights. It is the most exhausting day even after getting a 2 hour nap in the afternoon.

I also think that it is just flat out boring. lol There is no suspense or drama. It is very predictable.

I think the main issue for me is that I don't need the stage and that part of it. I actually hate doing the routine at the night show but can deal with comparisons without much problem, at all. I like the prep part of it. I like the daily dieting and training and structure of it all and how I feel most of the time - being leaner and lighter even if I have to give up some strength. I like the way I look on a day to day basis. I honestly could prep for 52 weeks a year and like it - I am fucking weird like that. Dieting or prepping is therapy for me.

Skip

**Ken "Skip" Hill** · 07-21-2010, 03:33 AM

Thank you Awn and Shelby and everyone for the kind words.

Skip

theroymccoy · 07-21-2010, 03:49 AM

Maybe you guys can try this (assuming you don't already know it of course)

A cool trick with competitions my uncle talked about is to keep a cooler/ziplock bag of ice water with a hand towel inside. Wring it out and wrap it around your neck and it helps keep you fresh and feeling vibrant with all that heat and stress. Doesn't mess up the pro tan, neither.

Thanks for the vid Skip, good shit.

Pheedno · 07-21-2010, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken "Skip" Hill

I think the main issue for me is that I don't need the stage and that part of it. I actually hate doing the routine at the night show but can deal with comparisons without much problem, at all. I like the prep part of it. I like the daily dieting and training and structure of it all and how I feel most of the time - being leaner and lighter even if I have to give up some strength. I like the way I look on a day to day basis. I honestly could prep for 52 weeks a year and like it - I am fucking weird like that. Dieting or prepping is therapy for me.

Skip

This is my exact sentiments on it.

doug1 · 07-21-2010, 07:01 AM

good video and good job!

Pumped340 · 07-21-2010, 05:41 PM

Hey Skip, what did you do for your 30min cardio sessions?

v1hyp · 07-21-2010, 05:47 PM

Why can't I find the video link. Don't see it in the blog.

ScottMcDonough · 07-21-2010, 06:20 PM

The link says Skip PJing Video, the last three words in the entry.

v1hyp · 07-21-2010, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottMcDonough

The link says Skip PJing Video, the last three words in the entry.

Thanks

Andre Gregoire · 07-21-2010, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken "Skip" Hill

I think the main issue for me is that I don't need the stage and that part of it. I actually hate doing the routine at the night show but can deal with comparisons without much problem, at all. I like the prep part of it. I like the daily dieting and training and structure of it all and how I feel most of the time - being leaner and lighter even if I have to give up some strength. I like the way I look on a day to day basis. I honestly could prep for 52 weeks a year and like it - I am fucking weird like that. Dieting or prepping is therapy for me.

Skip

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pheedno

This is my exact sentiments on it.

I feel exactly the same it's more about the journey then the destination like Skip has said before. I love the routine of prepping for a show but generally don't enjoy contest day and hate the post contest period. Kind of feel some post-partum blues... ha ha ha

Keep in mind I have never actually won a show, maybe winning would change my perspective a bit

**Ken "Skip" Hill** · 07-22-2010, 03:45 AM

I have not won an overall but I have won weight classes and, at least in my experience, it is no different.

Skip

bankerbabe75 · 07-23-2010, 10:37 AM

You have great outlook on things...we loved watching you and think you are a REAL internet celebrity

BuffedWildCat · 07-23-2010, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken "Skip" Hill

... I like the daily dieting and training and structure of it all and how I feel most of the time... I like the way I look on a day to day basis... Dieting or prepping is therapy for me.

Skip

I can TOTALLY RELATE to those words!! I sometimes have nightmares about pigging out on a bunch of junk food then looking like crap, LOL! I'm happiest when I'm on my diet & training plan and looking the way I want to look, and feeling good of course.

Shawn "Future" Bellon · 07-23-2010, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken "Skip" Hill

I think the main issue for me is that I don't need the stage and that part of it. I actually hate doing the routine at the night show but can deal with comparisons without much problem, at all. I like the prep part of it. I like the daily dieting and training and structure of it all and how I feel most of the time - being leaner and lighter even if I have to give up some strength. I like the way I look on a day to day basis. I honestly could prep for 52 weeks a year and like it - I am fucking weird like that. Dieting or prepping is therapy for me.

Skip

Per what I was discussing with Scott a couple of weeks ago....your response is very healthy and refreshing. I love it! More people need to adopt that mindset...whether they need meds first or some good therapy. It's nice reading that the JOURNEY really is what matters. Seems like in life period that is where you really evolve. And no matter the outcome you have already won something for yourself.

07-20-2010, 12:39 AM	#1
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homonunculus Super Moderator/Roundtable Expert Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 16,253	Great Blog, Ken and great perspective. Looks like you had a good time up there on stage (after they got you guys going)... I was wondering - shouldn't the judge have asked everyone to adjust their package to the left somewhere during his connect the dots instructions on how to hit a rear double biceps?... LOL Thanks for sharing, Bud. -Scott __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a pristine, well-preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, used up, worn out, and shouting, "Holy #$&^%$^... What a ride!!!" To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. 2012 NPC Master's Nationals HW 5th. Mid-USA HW & Overall 2010 NPC Jr. USA HW 4th, Pacific USA Heavy 2nd 2009 NPC Mr. Arizona HW & Overall, Jr. Nationals HW 16th, Smoked at USA's

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ONCE AGAIN Bantamweight Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 149	"I’m a heavyweight, bitches. It just took 28 years." skip is one funny MF... __________________ "If you are the guy on the drive home from work or school thinking "oh man leg day is in 2 days, I'm already starting to get nervous but I can't wait!"..... then welcome to DC training."

07-20-2010, 04:50 AM	#6
Ken "Skip" Hill Judge, Jury and Executioner Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 22,727	Homonun: Dave gets a bit detailed with the way he wants the back double bi to go. lol Skip __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Follow me on Twitter: @IntenseMuscle Like me on Facebook: TEAM SKIP contact me at: *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* Use discount code "SKIP" and get your TEAM SKIP protein here: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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GazM Intense Muscle Competitor Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Small town called Wrexham, Wales in the UK. Google it, it's nice :) Posts: 55	Thanks for posting Skip & well done!

07-20-2010, 08:55 AM	#7
Knickerbocker24 Guest Posts: n/a	Congrads & thanks for sharing. You had some interesting perspective in there. Do you find that your comfort level with competing takes away at all from the excitement since you have so much experience? BTW my favorite part of the blog... "At the end of the day I drug my 4th place open trophy and my 2nd place masters trophy home with my kids and my wife to my beautiful home driving in my big yellow tractor and I went out with friends that came out to support me instead of friends that want to hang out with me because I am some faux internet celebrity."

07-20-2010, 09:14 AM	#8
Ivan Danko New Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 58	From watching the video it seemed like the crowd was really excited and into it. That's got to pump you up, up there!

07-20-2010, 12:30 PM	#10
Shelby Starnes Roundtable Expert Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,932	^biggest parenthetical clause ever Well done Skip

07-21-2010, 01:07 AM	#11
AWN2004 Intense Muscle Competitor Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 139	I always forget how good your legs always look! Good shit Skip, good shit!

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Ken "Skip" Hill Judge, Jury and Executioner Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 22,727	Thank you Awn and Shelby and everyone for the kind words. Skip __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Follow me on Twitter: @IntenseMuscle Like me on Facebook: TEAM SKIP contact me at: *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.* Use discount code "SKIP" and get your TEAM SKIP protein here: To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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theroymccoy Heavyweight Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Do I like to drink beer? No. Am I lying? Yes. Posts: 1,599	Maybe you guys can try this (assuming you don't already know it of course) A cool trick with competitions my uncle talked about is to keep a cooler/ziplock bag of ice water with a hand towel inside. Wring it out and wrap it around your neck and it helps keep you fresh and feeling vibrant with all that heat and stress. Doesn't mess up the pro tan, neither. Thanks for the vid Skip, good shit.

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