I know this is old an old post... But first off id like to say great job. At 44 bringing the physique you did on stage is a phenomenal achievement.
For constructive criticisms sake I feel that the two main things that could have made the biggest difference on your presentation that day are conditioning and your posing. As far as conditioning you were holding some lower back and glute fat that could have easily been taken care of with a little more time... No biggie. Your legs could have used a little more intra muscular separation, I suggest incorporating high rep/intensity bad exercises... It helped me tuns w/out shrinking my legs. It also seems like your muscle bellys were a bit flat and lacked roundness in some photos, also easily fixed with dietary tweaks.
Your posing needs some practice, in a few photos I notice you forget to flex your legs a little when hitting an upper body dominant pose. For your front double Bicep pose you could have easily made you peaks a tad bit higher, and achieved a much fuller looking Bicep by just twisting your your wrists inwards a little. It would have also engaged your lats a bit giving you a more dimensional look. Your rear Lat spread looks like you're not engaging the hamstring muscle enough and not opening your back as far as you possibly could with a little practice. Side chest is a mess but maybe it was just you transitioning into it white the photo was being taken, if not you need to twist at the waist more and flare out/ flex your quad more.
Again, I feel your presentation actually hindered your physique... Remember good posing is being able to make your weaknesses go unnoticed, don't underestimate it.

yes very late response, but i just seen this post, so, first great great job you are grainy all over i dont know who your diet coach is but excellent, i am also 44 and about or was about to do my first show until i got cancer and lost a kidney due to a tumor , and it was not from gear, my kidneys where functioning fine but a tumor was lodged in my left kidney, so i had to lose alot of time and coming back, anyway, your upper body excellent maybe back upper back thickness but great upper body, great calves too!! very good, maybe some overall leg mass thats about it, id like to see your precontest cycle and diet?/ GREAT JOB WAY TO GO

Never got to comment on these, looked at them 3 times now Lol, you looked in credible.. very much stage worthy... my favorite pose you had was the most muscular in front of the american flag and the chopper.. Insane! I am thoroughly impressed to say the least and might I add I will be using your bulking method this winter when I start my second cycle.. great work champ! +1

FR SENT

Wow. Amazing +1.....

+1 nice job

Nice condition in the hams.

Why would someone negative this? +1 mak for the work you put into this man you look awesome and glad guys like you are here. Keep up the good work brudda

example to follow
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Awesome job bro, well deserved!

awesome bro!!!! +1

I think one of the most impressive shots is when you're walking out in a relaxed posture. If you can look good relaxed, that's fucking amazing!

Awesome job!
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ABSOLUTLEY PHENOMENAL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EXCELLENT JOB BROSKI... ONE KICK ASS MOFO...

Being 40 myself Mak I completely understand the effort, dedication, and sacrifice. Brother I really mean this when I say, you inspire me! For all that you share with us here, give of yourself in the gym, and in the kitchen, I commend you on the hard work, and sacrifices. You look phenomenal, hard as nails. +1 ooh yeah, and the sweet thing we have that the younger guns don't, muscle maturity, crystal clear here my friend.

Excellent job.
Where is the fat lol

Good job Brother; once again showing us old timers can still make things happen! +2 for ya!
Nice striations in the triceps and how it works great with your biceps; for the best part everything has synergy.

Looking sensational brother! Masterfully forged hard, dense and solid physique! Superbly conditioned, full, grainy and striated! Intense musculature harmonizing with impeccable tie-ins and pleasing vascularity! You recieved some good feedback below!
Magnificently accomplished! +2 to the current and future champion! Much respect for your herculean efforts resulting in Victory! Great things are on your horizon!

Great job Makwa. In particular, great work on your conditioning for the show. You look ripped and solid as a rock!

You earned it brother!

Polished, dense and great muscle maturity Makwa. You mopped the floor with this physique, so not much to improve except add more mass to your legs. You look awesome man, very nice work!

Bro you have an incredible old school physique-reminiscent of the Arnold era bbers. I can only see what has been mentioned already: focus on ham and calf work. It probably will be damn near impossible to get your calves to the size of your upper arms at your age, but thats ideal. Maybe some Jeffersons to try to add some mass to the hams along with a grip of stiff legs. If them things hang like Kai greene's used to about 5 years ago, you bring up the calf mass and definition, and you do some glute work you're gonna have the whole package. +1

You look great my friend. Definitely proud of you. Bring the hams and calves up and pound some high volume , quality reps with some focuses on the contraction. You did great mak but let's see how many first place trophies you can rack up now =).

Most muscular is definitely sick!! Congratulations on your win and your an inspiration to others

Your "most muscular" is outstanding. At 44, you're an inspiration to me at 36. ++

And since you asked, hamstrings and back are your weak points. And they're only weak because of the strength of your front.

44 yr old!!!!! Makwa u look solid my respects to u sir ur physique shows the time and work u have put in. ur a great asset to this community brother! +1

Like a rock bro. Dedication and hard work has def paid off. Oh and the mast is def legit

I don't like to critique but if I were u need work on ur hamstrings n calves n ur poses to match ur upper body , + 1 anyways look great imo!

I don't compete bro as I do fitness modeling so hard for me to give any pointers. But congrats to you and all your hard work and dedication. look incredible and great conditioning