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

Started by Vanessa · 8 months ago 27 Replies
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8 months ago

Preparing for your first bodybuilding competition is a life-changing challenge that tests your discipline, mindset, and physical limits. From bulking adjustments to strict dieting, posing practice, cardio, and peak week strategies — every phase demands precision.

This thread is for competitors and coaches to share insights on the full prep journey:

Discussion points:

•How training changes from off-season to prep
•Diet structure during cutting phase
•Managing energy, mood, and motivation
•Importance of posing practice
•Peak week strategies (water, sodium, carbs)
•Common mistakes first-time competitors make

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M
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8 months ago

This is why it feels different than normal fat burners. 💊⚡

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H
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8 months ago

Regular bloodwork cardio is my baseline don’t wait for problems

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B
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8 months ago

I donate blood when hematocrit creeps up simple as that

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J
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8 months ago

Cardio year-round is non-negotiable for me

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B
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8 months ago

Supplements help, but they’re not a replacement for good habits

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L
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8 months ago

Most guys ignore it until labs slap them in the face

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M
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8 months ago

Fish oil citrus bergamot and fiber go a long way for lipids

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M
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8 months ago

Blood donation every few months keeps things in check

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J
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8 months ago

Daily steps a few cardio sessions weekly huge difference

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K
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8 months ago

Honestly consistency beats stacking a bunch of health supps

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C
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8 months ago

It’s boring stuff but that’s what actually keeps you safe

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V
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8 months ago

Keeping body fat in check makes everything easier to manage

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E
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8 months ago

A lot of guys just run blind until symptoms show up

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S
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8 months ago

I’d rather prevent than try to fix things mid-cycle

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M
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8 months ago

Cardio is the cheapest drug for health on cycle

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