Archive for the ‘Contest Prep’ Category
Gaspari Nutrition Pre-Contest Training Series 1: Chest
The first episode in the new "Gaspari Nutrition Pre-Contest Training Series" starring Rich Gaspari and Jason Arntz - Brought to you by Gaspari Nutrition, Chapman Media Group, Simplyshredded.com and Bodybuilding.com
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Cutting Up For You Competition – Philip Ricardo
The worst nightmare for any physique competitor is to diet for weeks…months even…and show up on stage with their less than optimum condition. There are many competitors who look great during their pre-contest dieting phase but end up looking softer or flatter the day of the show. Many experienced bodybuilders know their bodies like fine tuned engines[...]
Keep Your Muscle While Dieting
How many bodybuilders do you know who want to add "just a tiny bit more upper body width" or maybe just "a tad more hamstring thickness?"
I don't hear those phrases in the gym. I hear the words "huge, freaky, and insane," along with phrases like, "Now that's what I'm @#%&# talk'n about!" Being a drug-free bodybuilder means muscle is a precious commod[...]
WNBF Pro Brian Whitacre Talks Contest Dieting
Intro:
I would describe myself as a classic ectomorph, meaning that it is relatively easy for me to get lean, but difficult for me to put on muscle. I know some of my friends will argue with me on this, as they feel that I am more of an ecto - meso mix, meaning that I have the best of both worlds. Off-season I will take in 3,500 to 4,000 calories per da[...]
Layne Norton’s FAQ – Part 11: Ketogenic Diets
Layne Norton, Natural Bodybuilder answers some of your most frequently asked questions about Ketogenic Diets
On Ketogenic diets: What do you think about Ketogenic diets for naturals, would they come in to flat, would they be able to still put on muscle and get pumps?
Ketogenic diets have always been thought of as 'protein sparing' because ketones spare [...]
Layne Norton’s FAQ – Part 10: Contest Preparation
Layne Norton, Natural Bodybuilder answers some of your most frequently asked questions about Contest Preparation
Layne, I was wondering if you (or someone on here) could link me to some of your writing(s) on your views concerning the final week before a show.
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/layne36.htm I wrote that article 4 years ago; but most of the st[...]
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