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First Bodybuilding Competition Prep — What to Expect Week by Week.

Started by Morgan · 8 months ago 26 Replies
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8 months ago

Preparing for your first bodybuilding competition is physically and mentally demanding. From strict dieting and intense training to posing practice and peak week strategies, the process can transform both your body and mindset.

This thread is for athletes who are planning their first show or have already stepped on stage. Let’s discuss:

•How many weeks out should prep begin?
•Bulking to cutting transition strategies
•Cardio vs weight training balance during prep
•Managing fatigue, cravings, and motivation
•Peak week adjustments (water, sodium, carbs)
•First-time mistakes to avoid

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M
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11 months ago

Glucosamine chondroitin isn’t magic but some guys swear by it on Winny

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Member
11 months ago

Good raws cleaner look same dose Bad raws puffy for no reason.

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11 months ago

Lower the dose joint pain is often dose dependent with stano.

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M
Member
11 months ago

Heavy metals or leftover solvents can absolutely make you hold water.

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M
Member
11 months ago

Collagen vitamin C preworkout helps some with connective tissue feel.

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11 months ago

Impure raws can stress the liver a bit stress water retention.

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Member
11 months ago

Warm up twice as long; stiff dry joints cold sets disaster.

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11 months ago

If multiple people report puffiness from the same batch it’s almost always the raw

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Member
11 months ago

Use lighter shoes on leg day heavy heels amplify joint stress when dry

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11 months ago

Hydrate well, pumps usually ease faster

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P
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11 months ago

Smaller volumes often cause less injection discomfort

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Member
11 months ago

Adjust training, stay hydrated, taurine helps

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11 months ago

Slow injection helps minimize typical PIP effects

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K
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11 months ago

Back pumps improve with taurine & hydration

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K
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11 months ago

Even diluted solutions can still cause PIP

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