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Bodybuilding contest prep

I’m getting ready for contest. Any thoughts on carb depleting or any other recommendations?

Top two basics: Don’t starve the muscle and don’t overtrain, as the nerves and late-day assessments compel us.

Other thoughts:

Avoid bloating and excessive milk products during last weeks.

Practice your posing with calm exertion for presentation and definition. Relax and prepare your mind with positive imagery.

Carbo loading works, but is personal and tricky… I dare not give you my hairbrain formula.

Have a good time on stage and behind the scenes… dd

- Dave Draper Posted on June 24th, 2009 in Bodybuilding by Dave Draper