30 Seconds Summary6 Steps to a Building a Winning Bodybuilding Contest Prep
- Start your bodybuilding contest prep in the offseason by maintaining low body fat and gradually increasing caloric intake to maximize muscle growth and facilitate easier dieting later.
- Plan for a longer contest prep than you think is necessary to avoid aggressive calorie cuts or excessive cardio, reducing stress and maintaining more muscle.
- Regularly monitor and record your nutrition, body weight, and gym performance to effectively manage adjustments in your diet and training.
- Maintain your usual training intensity and volume as much as possible during prep to support muscle retention, only reducing volume if performance declines.
- Build and rely on a strong support network of friends, family, or online communities to stay motivated and accountable throughout your preparation.
- Incorporate strategic breaks and refeeds during your diet to manage the metabolic slowdown and psychological challenges of prolonged dieting.
- Approach the final week (peak week) with caution, focusing on not making drastic changes that could deteriorate your physique, aiming for subtle improvements.
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Steve Hall
