Bodybuilding.com Writer: Delbert Hickman - My Body Building Experience!

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Delbert Hickman

Background

My bodybuilding experience began October 23rd 1999 at the Midwest States Natural (aka Monster Mash). I had decided to pursue bodybuilding following the death of my father due to metastatic carcinoma (stomach cancer). Having weight trained for years, my dad had always asked if I would ever try bodybuilding. After his passing, my training intensified to help relieve the pain that I felt inside and I knew I had to try bodybuilding to cope with his loss.

At the Monster Mash, I place fifth as a Light Heavyweight and weighed in at a solid 198 lbs. I was very disappointed but I used it as fuel to my fire. I had trained hard and knew I needed to work on my diet before my next show. I planned for my next event to be the Battle of Champions National Qualifier on March 25, 2000...Keep Reading Article #1

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Vital Stats

Name:Delbert E. Hickman
Home: Dayton, Ohio
Height: 5'7 3/4"
Weight: 215 (off season), 185 (contest)
Occupation: Information Systems Manager
Years Bodybuilding: 6
Favorite Exercise: Squats
Favorite Body Parts: Legs, back, shoulders
Favorite Food: Pancakes
Favorite Supplements: Protein, Creatine, Glutamine, HMB, Ginkgo
Favorite Bodybuilders: Frank Zane
Hobbies: Weightlifting (of course!), Husbandry

Competition History:

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Battle of Champions - March 25, 2000
Mr. Ohio Pic 1 - June 24, 2000
Mr. Ohio Pic 2 - June 24, 2000
NPC Virginia Beach, Va. - September 09, 2000
Governor's Cup - October 14, 2000
Governor's Cup - October 14, 2000

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Things That Make A Bodybuilder Say, 'HMMMMM'...
As a bodybuilder, you spend countless number of hours working to perfect your physique. In doing so, you are subjected to an environment filled with all types of activities that just make you want to say, "HMMMMM...".
Section: Training :: Jun 23, 2000

How I Started Bodybuilding!
My bodybuilding experience began October 23rd 1999 at the Midwest States Natural (aka Monster Mash)...
Section: Training :: Dec 13, 2000

Training!
In this article, I will talk about the "rules" I have defined for my training. These rules I use to govern my training regiment.
Section: Training :: Dec 15, 2000

Bodybuilding Training Principles!
My training philosophy has and will always continue to be, Be Prepared, Train Hard, Be Focused, Be Intense, Be Positive, Learn, Listen, and Always Ask Questions. I constantly plan out new routines and try other routines some of the national and pro level competitors write about. Learn more from this amazing article!
Section: Training :: Feb 08, 2001

My Success Factors!
In this article, I am going to talk about what I perceive as necessary "Success Factors" that helped to guide me to achieving my ultimate goal, winning an overall championship! Learn my success factors so you can use them too!
Section: Contests :: Apr 02, 2001

Competition Pointers From An Amateur!
In this article, I will provide some pointers to consider or maybe even use to your advantage while preparing for a bodybuilding event.
Section: Contests :: May 21, 2001

Normally Fit!
Natural bodybuilders and fit conscious people are the most misunderstood people around. Why? Because what we do is not easy.
Section: Training :: Jul 01, 2001

A Bodybuilder's Favorite Pastime: Grocery Shopping!
Today, like many days before it, it is time once again to shop for groceries at the local market. As a bodybuilder, grocery shopping can be the most difficult part of contest preparation.
Section: Nutrition :: Jul 01, 2001

Bodybuilding By Example!
As we grow (not necessarily older), we are exposed to many experiences that help us learn. Remember nothing is more important than being healthy.
Section: Nutrition :: Jul 14, 2001

Bodybuilding By The Numbers!
I will hopefully provide information that helps you when determining what is good for your diet. What inspired me to write this article is my wife is preparing for her very first bodybuilding competition.
Section: Nutrition :: Aug 18, 2001

Bodybuilding Poetry In Motion!
As I think to myself that each workout is a step towards reaching my ultimate pinnacle and achieve my ultimate goal.
Section: Training :: Aug 26, 2001

Choosing The Right Gym!
Choosing the right gym that will ensure your continued and overall progress is almost as important as finding a life long companion that will be with you through all the good and bad times. I have always made finding the "right" workout facility one of my most highest priorities.
Section: Training :: Aug 26, 2001

My Bodybuilding Diet Philosophy And Precontest Diet!
Many times I have asked various people advice on bodybuilding. The fact that most of the advice was so different made it hard to determine what was "sound" and what was "fluff".
Section: Nutrition :: Sep 21, 2001

Perceived Limitation!
Believing that you can be exceptional is the same as Gilligan believing he could fly. Delbert tells on how everyone is different and some people's body can be only pushed so far.
Section: Mind :: Sep 28, 2001

Supplementation!
Believing that you can be exceptional is the same as Gilligan believing he could fly. Like him taking the initiative to construct a set of wings and flapping them as hard as possible until he actually flew, you too can take the initiative to set a realistic and achievable goal and pursue it until you succeed.
Section: Supplements :: Sep 28, 2001

Road To Final Destination II!
I knew in my mind that my next stop was the INBF Eastern U.S. Championships, a WNBF pro-qualifier, in only two weeks! No matter how long the journey, if your heart is committed to it, there is no road too long to travel.
Section: Contests :: Nov 09, 2001

Road To Final Destination!
Like a flash it's over and I can hardly believe where all the time went. Although, during the entire contest preparation phase, I sometimes dreamed when I'd be back to a less rigid lifestyle.
Section: Contests :: Nov 09, 2001

Three Laws Of Bodybuilding!
Maintaining and improving your health provides energy you never thought you could have and how the three laws can affect you day to day.
Section: Training :: Nov 09, 2001

Building In The Off-Season!
Mass, mass, mass, and more mass! That is our goal right? We want to pack on as much mass as possible and as soon as possible. The problem with packing on mass is, can it be done without adding too much body fat?
Section: Training :: Dec 01, 2001

My Final Week Preparation!
Finally, after eight weeks of intense dieting and training, I have made it to the final week before the competition...
Section: Contests :: Dec 21, 2001

The Good, The Bad, The Bodybuilder!
Although it may seem to be an individual sport, there are many other people who play a key role in your development (i.e. spouse, training partner, friends, colleagues, etc.).
Section: Sports :: Dec 21, 2001

"Bodybuilding To BodyBounding"!
Since my 9th article, "It's Show-Time!", I have competed in two events. On April 7th, I competed in the Ohio Natural in Lakewood, Ohio and placed 1st in the middleweight class and 2nd overall.
Section: Contests :: Dec 21, 2001

All Aboard! Next Stop...
Many people can easily talk about where they want to be or even how to get there. Very few can put those words into action and get there. Even fewer are committed enough to can get there and stay there. What you see as a reward will determine how you prepare. Read about my experiences to help you grow!
Section: Training :: Dec 21, 2001

Futile Minds, Feeble Bodies!
Making the decision to avoid futility at all cost and committing to realizing your potential, will ultimately 'result' in gaining strength and removing weakness. I feel that building a better body teaches this best. What do you think?
Section: Training :: Dec 21, 2001

"It's Show Time!"
The article you are about to read was an entire log of my latest competition on 17 March 2001. It was the 2001 NPC Northern Kentucky Bodybuilding Championship...
Section: Contests :: Dec 21, 2001

Ultimate Sacrifice!
Every day during the bodybuilding season, men and women all over the world make the ultimate sacrifice. These sacrifices that are made can mean the difference between success or failure. What are some of the types of sacrifices I am talking about? Read on and find out!
Section: Training :: Dec 21, 2001

Bodybuilding Hypocrisy!
Each and everyday I train at the gym, I pass by one and ask myself, "Why?" I pass by the every present and strategically positioned vending machine.
Section: Training :: Dec 21, 2001

A Bodybuilder's Dream!
In this article, I want to maybe inspire those readers or even competitors who want to win and want to know what it truly takes to win. I'll take you through my personal experience. I hope you enjoy the ride!
Section: Training :: Dec 21, 2001

A Day In The Life Of A Bodybuilder!
In this article I will detail a typical day my life as a bodybuilder preparing for a competition. Some details may be left out since I don't want to bore you to death!!
Section: Training :: Dec 21, 2001

Year Of The Bodybuilder!
Another year has come and gone and, as I look back, I can remember how excited I was when it all began. Now that the year is almost at an end, I reflect back to all those times when I felt I was not going to reach that goal or that things were not going to turn out the way I had envisioned. Reflect with me.
Section: Mind :: Dec 27, 2001

Bodybuilding Definition!
As a bodybuilder, you are constantly trying to define yourself. Continually improving on previous definitions of yourself or re-defining areas of a particular interest. Having a complete definition is our goal. We live for it. We strive to have it.
Section: Training :: Feb 20, 2002

Knowledge Is POWER!
The knowledge you acquire empowers you in so many ways. In this article, I hope to ease some of the painful learning process and pull together some of the meaningful details you have probably seen yet not fully understood how to use.
Section: Mind :: Feb 22, 2002

Six Degrees Of Separation
When you walk out on to the stage this year you hope that you have done everything to be and look your best. From the tips of your rounded shoulders to your crisply defined calf muscles, you hope to have achieved that "complete package".
Section: Contests :: Mar 15, 2002

Alternative Bodybuilding!
How many times do you notice those persons sitting around waiting for some particular equipment to become free so they can continue working out? See what Delbert has to say!
Section: Training :: Mar 16, 2002

Back Fire!
Most people will tell you that they believe only what that can see and to see it they will believe it. Bodybuilders are extremely guilty of this narrow point of view and will confidently walk onto a stage and, from the frontal view, exude extreme pride in their appearance.
Section: Contests :: Mar 29, 2002

My Success Factors Continued...
This is part two continuing the tips on success in bodybuilding. Learn what I use to reach my goals so that you can reach yours!
Section: Training :: Apr 01, 2002

Building The Complete Package!
I want to discuss, in this article, how to identify your strengths and weaknesses and how to attack the weaker areas without sacrificing your stronger areas in order to build the "complete package".
Section: Training :: May 22, 2002

Let's Get Ready to Rumble!
I was in peak conditioning and confident that day. My dream still eluded me. I was unable to earn my pro status that day. Upon my return from Virginia, the last thing I wanted to do was to begin training or even thinking about competition. I was drained.
Section: Training :: Jul 08, 2002

One Road Map To Success
With the majority of Americans failing to achieve the minimum amount of daily exercise is the reason for this isolation.
Section: Mind :: Jul 10, 2002

Let's Get Ready to Rumble - Part Two
A rush of anxiety ran through my spine knowing that this was it. This was the one moment I had trained so hard for. Day after day, week after week, meal after meal, I had made it and it was time to leave nothing behind.
Section: Contests :: Jul 10, 2002

Balancing Act
What you decide to do in the 24 hours is based on your individual priority. That priority is defined by your attempt at self-actualization or the need to feel a sense of being. As each day comes and goes, those priorities can and will change.
Section: Mind :: Aug 21, 2002

Bodybuilding Planning
What will you do better next time? How can you be better next time? We all need to answer these questions and more as the off-season begins.
Section: Mind :: Nov 19, 2002

Dieting: What I Was Doing Wrong & How I Fixed It!
Learn what I was doing wrong in my diet and how I fixed it! Learn the secrets on how to cut down your diet to get ripped!
Section: Nutrition :: Dec 05, 2002

An Interview With Delbert Hickman!
Delbert Hickman has been with Bodybuilding.com for awhile now and no one knows the real Delbert. Learn why he got started, his favorite body parts, and his ultimate goals with an interview by LaDawn T. Hickman!
Section: Training :: Jan 09, 2003

Resolve To Evolve!
Each time this year, the number of gym goers increases by nearly 50%. However, within just a few weeks that number drops dramatically. Learn why!
Section: Mind :: Jan 14, 2003

The Thin Line Between Love and Hate!
You see and feel about yourself like never before It's the best feeling in the world. Unfortunately, you don't remember the parts in the process that were hard to live through. Lets talk more about the Hate and Love we experience as we build a body to be proud of.
Section: Mind :: May 12, 2003

Taxation With Representation: Can't Remember Your Workout?
Do you sometimes have to really think back to remember if you worked out today? My definition of this condition is taxation without representation. This occurs when we trainin vain. We don't push ourselves to stimulate new growth or realize new gains.It's easy to fall into this trap.
Section: Mind :: May 14, 2003

Succeed To Fail!
For with failure, success will find you. Failure will lay the foundation that will allow you to build towards success. So, succeeding to fail is, in an odd sort of a way, a success.
Section: Mind :: Nov 03, 2003

A New Beginning: Rebirth Into Being A Pro.
One of the greatest moments during my bodybuilding career was the day I finally achieved that ultimate goal and was honored with the privilege to compete as a professional in the World Natural Bodybuilding Federation (WNBF).
Section: Mind :: Nov 26, 2004

Waiting To Excel: How I Am Going To Become A Pro.
Another season is near complete. You have reached for the moon and, at a minimum, have landed among the stars. Are you ready to do it again? If so, how will you prepare? What will you do better next time? How can you be better next time?
Section: Contests :: Dec 02, 2004

Mission Possible: Gain 10 Lbs Of Lean Mass!
You decide it's time to focus on the specific areas to meet the objective of making great gains. This is strategic plan for groceries, training, water intake, and rest. Read on to get the details.
Section: Training :: Jan 24, 2006

Contest Update - Strike A Pose (Vogue)!
I cannot emphasize enough the importance of posing to further define yourself. Posing is the most overlooked aspect of bodybuilding, fitness, and figure. Get some great tips right here on how posing can improve your chances of winning!
Section: Contests :: Sep 19, 2006

Tis The Season: Tips To Stay In Shape!
You will enjoy the holiday gatherings even more when you have no feelings of guilt from over-eating and the depression some feel afterwards.
Section: Training :: Nov 12, 2008

Survival Of The Fittest: Holiday Training & Nutrition Tips!
Giving in is an almost certainty… If you're reading this, you can feel what I'm saying, can't you? Overcome ‘The Holiday Festival’ with these simple tips: keep your routine, maintaining nutrition, and more! Learn more.
Section: Nutrition :: Dec 10, 2008