posted Thu, 11/01/2012 - 17:03
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contest prep
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just curious, for all the stage experienced bros here, how long is your typical contest prep? and typically what is your starting bf% and your contest bf%?
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ive done it as fast as 8 weeks. from 185 to 160. and i was about 12%BF at the start.
12 weeks is very common. i think a lot of experienced bbers will go 16 weeks. but keep in mind that their cycles contain "harder" compounds to prevent the muscle wasting. they are also more familiar with the effects their diet has on their body.
some people are different. when you are getting there look for key details such as clear separation where your obliques and lats meet at the obliques' lowest point. at that point you would be ready imo. i have learned that i can diet until i can see the striations on my ass. but some people are not very striated.
some guys have a lot more experience to share here. this is just my experiance.
thx bro, im a few years off before i could consider competing but thats good to know
11% and I love a 16 Weeker so I can adjust the compounds and macros as my body changes! As far as on stage im peeled Idk bro!
thx swole...i just switched over to your cutting workout to give it a test for the ebc, its giving me a test trying to walk up and down stairs after the leg day, shit burns
it really all depends on what your bf% is to start with, most ppl start at 16 weeks, i know a few people who start at 20 weeks out and adjust accordingly from there. As for body fat for being on stage 5% or lower, this is just the lightest overview I can help you with, there is a lot lot lot that goes into contest prep
thanks for the response, i am just trying to scratch the surface. im well off from competing. i know its a complex subject. just wondering everyones variation between bf% off season and contest condition
if you have some time, I know its a little cheezy but it can help you get a basic ideal http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKLY9HfNrT8