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I'm planning to compete next year and I just wondered if you think it's possible to hide a tattoo for a contest. I know it sounds weird but it's something very personal and I don't want everyone to see it. I know that with the tanning and the spotlight it will fade a little cause I got some friends who have already competed in different shows but I wondered if there was someone in here who had the same problem.
Hey bro, I have three tattoo's, Put on enough color so it is almopst impossible to see. You really cannot be too dark in my opinion. The lights can really wash you out on stage. I could barely see my tattoo's on stage, so just get some good comp color, and go to a bed about 4-6 weeks in advance a couple days a week to get a good base. Train, and diet hard. Peace M
Matt
thanks for the advide man
Yea look at the pictures in Matts signature. You can still see his tat but it's not really noticeable. I screwed up and got something stupid on my arm.. it has a meaning to it but it could come off the wrong way and offend some people so I'm kind of screwed lol
welshwarrior
06-25-07, 5:27 am
Dont worry too much about it, Look at lee priest he has polenty of tats and still wins pro shows.(btw have you seen the new one covering his back? it completely covers his whole back) dont stress too much about it.
I'm entering in my first bodybuilding competition at the Evergreen State open in Wenatchee Washington. Teen bracket. I have two tattoos and very close to getting a third. I need to know if the judges mark down on them. If they do I will do everything I can to cover up and hold off on my third (and largest) tattoo. If not then i'll let that ship sail and go on through with getting it.
Powerfreak
08-03-07, 9:00 am
I'm entering in my first bodybuilding competition at the Evergreen State open in Wenatchee Washington. Teen bracket. I have two tattoos and very close to getting a third. I need to know if the judges mark down on them. If they do I will do everything I can to cover up and hold off on my third (and largest) tattoo. If not then i'll let that ship sail and go on through with getting it.
Dorian yates had tats, and so do a lot of other top Bodybuilders. It's not that big of a deal anymore.
Squat_Heavy
08-03-07, 11:10 am
Look at lee priest, he has a ton of a tatoos, he got fucked before and still gets fucked so lol, dont think they mark down on that anymore.
ChandlerXJ
08-08-07, 8:09 am
I have a huge tat down my back, it's my last name, I don't think I would want to cover that up man, it enhances the look of the shape of my back, it's actually beneficial I think.
HOWEVER - I do have a fucking TERRIBLE tattoo on my quad. Right in the front. It's about the size of a matchbox car. I need to cover it up. Don't ask why I got it, it was a bet on South Street...
It's a Popsicle. double stick. says "too cold" across it.
yeah, I hope tanning takes the visual pain of that away.
hey guys, i come from a family of born athletes and overall bigger guys. all my older brothers are as broad as they are tall, and none fat. i took things a step further and went int obodybuilding, i keep a great diet, and wold love to someday compete. but i think i mightve screwed up. i previously just turned 18, and got a good size tattoo started. when it is all done, it will be more than just a full sleeve, and work into my chest and back some. i ahve heard abot body camoflauge, anyone know if the stuff works? or if i cold still compete with a tattoo? it was my dream to compete but i got the tattoo just bc i felt like it one day, now im kinda dobleguessing it, i love itm it looks badass, butcompeting may pose an issue. anyone know anything about this cover up. i mean, i just love working ot to be big ive never needed anything more, bu i would just love to compete. im totally happy ust knowing im one of the bigger guys ot there and being able ot have this sweet tattoo i got, ladies love it. just curious how about some opinions on tattoos and bodybuilding.
SQUAT or DIE!
07-13-08, 9:44 pm
i know there are some people who compete with smaller tattoos.. but one that considerable will hide def and size... not sure about body camo
Mcdiesel14
07-13-08, 10:03 pm
I would like to compete in some natural comps. soon but seems like everyone these days has tats even some of the pro's so i'm not that worried about it but if they do mark down i'll be screwed.
this is mine.
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=22048338&albumID=134768&imageID=11389387
The Epidemic
07-17-08, 4:34 pm
Yes you can buy something called tatto cover up, its like makeup.. just google it, its like 50bucks.. i think i have the link
The Epidemic
07-17-08, 4:35 pm
http://www.dermablend.com/productDetails.aspx?prodID=17
ChandlerXJ
07-17-08, 4:44 pm
I've got my last name down the side of my back (check my thread) and another one on my leg - I am looking forward to seeing how they look with protan!
from what i've seen most tats almost disapear once you start putting your tan on. I know Big Al has quite a few but once he got his color on some of them you couldn't even see and others you had to LOOK and know where to look to see them. I wouldn't sweat it regardless.
ChandlerXJ
07-18-08, 7:44 am
from what i've seen most tats almost disapear once you start putting your tan on. I know Big Al has quite a few but once he got his color on some of them you couldn't even see and others you had to LOOK and know where to look to see them. I wouldn't sweat it regardless.
good I hope my double stick popsicle tattoo that says "too cold" dissapears, also, I hope it dissappears forever too.
I didn't pay for it - don't ask haha
adam said if I lose, it's because of that tattoo
good I hope my double stick popsicle tattoo that says "too cold" dissapears, also, I hope it dissappears forever too.
I didn't pay for it - don't ask haha
adam said if I lose, it's because of that tattoo
I know some GOOD tattoo artists who would be happy to cover that up LOL
ChandlerXJ
07-18-08, 8:06 am
I know some GOOD tattoo artists who would be happy to cover that up LOL
what could I get it covered up with haha... it's the size of a pack of dental floss, right in the middle of my thigh in the front