First Show, 1 year away

[ILOVEMYWIFE]

Hello everyone,

I have made the decision to do an amateur show approximately 1 year from now.
This is an amateur show as I have never done a show before.

My stats:
30 years old.
Training off and on for 8 years.
Have some decent mass but a higher bodyfat count, probably high 20's - low 30's.
Currently weigh in at 252 pounds, 5 foot 10.

My question involves planning a course of action.
Originally, I planned on training as hard as I possibly could until July.
At that point, I would begin a 20 week precontest diet and drop a majority of bodyfat.

- I am not too sure if I should begin cardio now, or if I should be focusing on
mass building?

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks very much,
A

 

[LITTLEMAGS]

I would focus on actually not mass per say but looking at your weak points and working on those areas. Then pick a show and make a plan of attack. without actually seeing pics of you it is hard to give the perfect advice