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Craig Roberts Contest Prep - The Path To My First Bodybuilding Show! By: Other Writer Like most people, I knew exactly nothing about bodybuilding when I first started. Now a year later I am in the best shape of my life and at 6 percent body fat! Here's the plan for my first bodybuilding competition. Check it out! 3231 Words - Date Added: Sep 21, 2008

1 Week Out
By: Layne Norton
At one week out I'm holding steady at about 191 lbs. By the end of the week after I carb deplete I should be around 187. 1054 Words - Date Added: Jul 29, 2002

10 Weeks Out
By: Tony LeBlanc
Check back weekly to see my progress and updated stats! 528 Words - Date Added: Jul 29, 2002

12-Week Contest Prep!
By: Jon Huston
This article will go through my diet, cardiovascular training, weight training and supplements and will give you some visual proof of how my methods worked for me. 2933 Words - Date Added: Jul 22, 2004

2 Weeks Out
By: James Sadek
I am counting the days, I am 14 days away from the show and couldn't be happier with they way things have gone. 1867 Words - Date Added: Oct 03, 2002

2001 Sydney: Ten Weeks Out!
By: James Sadek
Hey how is everyone doing? I am 10 weeks out from competition and I am feeling bloody awesome. I am weighing about 81.7kg which is about 178 pounds. My body fat % is 7.72. I started my pre-comp training and dieting on February 25th. 622 Words - Date Added: Apr 02, 2002

2008 Arnold: IFBB Fitness Competitor Jen Hendershott Takes To The Stage... Again!
By: Isaac Hinds
One of my favorite fitness competitors is back to the Arnold stage despite her saying she was retiring in 2007. Jen will make history during this great event by competing for the ninth time. Learn more about this irresistible fitness athlete right here! 2065 Words - Date Added: Feb 28, 2008

3 Weeks Out
By: James Sadek
I am starting my first week of carb depletion this week but only having low carbs on 4 days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday). 2122 Words - Date Added: Oct 01, 2002

4 Weeks Out
By: James Sadek
I am now four weeks out from my next contest! 1456 Words - Date Added: Sep 26, 2002

4 Weeks Out Contest Preparation
By: Phano Som
It's now October 21st and I am exactly one week away from SNBF Nationals. Needless to say, things have fallen right into place. I have been good with my diet, my training, and my supplementation. Today starts the first of three carb depletion days. 369 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2002

4 Weeks Out From Competition
By: Eric Satterwhite
There is a little less than four weeks until my competition on October 12th, and I would like to go over what I have been and plan on doing. So lets get the party started. 1147 Words - Date Added: Sep 17, 2002

5 Factors To Reach Your Peak!
By: Glen Danbury
Peaking for a show is probably one of the most elusive elements of bodybuilding. Ask any competitive bodybuilder… Once you're lean enough there are 5 nutrition factors to consider in the final week. Learn more right here! 2406 Words - Date Added: Jan 30, 2008

5 Weeks Out
By: James Sadek
As I said last week I am starting a new phase of my diet today which entitles eating 11 times a day, I know it sounds bad but its not as bad as it sounds. 885 Words - Date Added: Sep 11, 2002

6 Weeks To Victory!
By: Mike Murphy
I am six weeks away from my next bodybuilding competition. I have made some changes to my diet and cardiovascular exercise to begin to lean down to a desirable bodyfat percentage. 1033 Words - Date Added: Jul 01, 2002

9 Video Posing Guides!
By: Mark Tilden
Learn about posing the best way possible, watch a video and learn! Mark Tilden is one of the best posers in the state and will help you win your next competition! 1439 Words - Date Added: Apr 27, 2007

9 Weeks Out!
By: James Sadek
Training is still the same but I am going to start to use a little bit lower reps not going higher than 10. 501 Words - Date Added: Aug 12, 2002

A Day in the Life of a Bodybuilder
By: Delbert Hickman
In this article I will detail a typical day my life as a bodybuilder preparing for a competition. Some details may be left out since I don't want to bore you to death!! 1745 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

A Little Less Than Boot Camp
By: Tiffany Pristelski
As the weeks start to disintegrate I am aware of my competition at the ESPN series and Fitness America Pageant, November 30th and December 1st. These events are just around the bend, or is it the mountain? 861 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

A Normal Day Training for the Sydney 2001.
By: James Sadek
So you want to become a teenage bodybuilder do you? Its tough, it's demanding but most of all it will be one of the best things you will ever accomplish as the rewards are both mental and physical. 674 Words - Date Added: Apr 02, 2002

A Review On Lee Priest's Another Blond Myth!
By: James Sadek
Lee is in training for the 2000 night of champions where he placed 5th, but should have come first, see how he trains in this video! 373 Words - Date Added: Sep 12, 2002

A Unique Combination Of Science And Experience Based Pre-Contest Advice.
By: Layne Norton
This article will provide competitors information on diet, training, tanning, posing, and other competition related topics. 11136 Words - Date Added: Mar 11, 2005

Abdominal Training: The Finishing Touch
By: Jon Huston
Bodybuilding is a sport that requires maximal dedication and single-minded determination to achieve the ultimate goal: winning a contest. For the scope of this article we will just discuss the training and presentation of the abdominal muscles... 1467 Words - Date Added: Nov 20, 2002

All Aboard! Next stop...
By: Delbert Hickman
You have just trained like never before to prepare for a day that seems to pass in the blink of an eye. As you reflect on the weeks that you trained to prepare, you remember the agonizing, muscle burning, high intensity workouts you did to bring out those extra muscle striations and help burn more and more body fat. 1142 Words - Date Added: Aug 15, 2001

An Inside Look At Layne Norton
By: Anthony Church
The blistering heat outside was evidence enough that it was NOT Christmas morning, but a day full of events even more exciting. 1069 Words - Date Added: Aug 26, 2002

An Interview With Lee Labrada - Get Shredded And Lose Unwanted Water!
By: Clayton South
Water retention can affect every competitive bodybuilder. Young or old, beginner or seasoned… I sat down with pro bodybuilding legend and Labrada Nutrition CEO Lee Labrada to discuss water retention and how it's best managed. 3482 Words - Date Added: May 07, 2007

An Interview With The Author Of The Precontest Bible Larry Pepe.
By: Isaac Hinds
Larry Pepe gives us an inside look at the new book taking the bodybuilding world by storm. 2929 Words - Date Added: Oct 27, 2004

Are You Ready For Game Day? Pre-Obstacle-Course Prep
By: ShaNay Norvell
What is game day? Game day is the day of any competition, be it a Body Building, Fitness, or in this case Obstacle Course competition. This is the opportunity to put your skills on the line and see where you rank amongst fellow competitors and peers. Learn the tricks! 1698 Words - Date Added: May 17, 2002

Are You Ready For The Next Competitive Season?
By: Anita Ramsey
Everyone needs a break and you've had yours. You've eaten perhaps more then you should have and possibly drank a little excess too this holiday season. Are you ready for the next competitive season? 662 Words - Date Added: Feb 19, 2003

Beginner's Guide For Fitness Competition Prep.
By: Alissa Carpio
Have you ever been interested in competing in the hottest new physique competition? Find out how to get started by tracking my progress throughout my twelve weeks of contest preparation right here! 1630 Words - Date Added: Aug 11, 2003

Bethany's Off-Season Fitness Training
By: Bethany Howlett
One must remember that I am a former national-level heavyweight bodybuilder. Thus, my training regimen for the 2001 fitness season was focused on becoming smaller, muscularity-wise. Learn how I switched my training routines to train for fitness! 622 Words - Date Added: Dec 13, 2002

Bettering Your Physique Is The True Sign Of Victory!
By: Dino Pierce
In this article I talk about the mind games that bodybuilding can play on a competitor in regards to the bodyweight scale, a calorie restricted diet, and rigid cardio regimen. I include the strategy that I use to overcome these obstacles and how I maintain my sanity by understanding the vital aspect that they play in my conditioning for this year's competitive season. 1541 Words - Date Added: Jul 01, 2002

Beware Of Overdoing It: The Pitfalls Of Pre-Contest Diet And Training!
By: Matt Shepley
There seems to be two more obvious reasons why physique competitors don't achieve as much definition as they hope to for a show. One is not applying enough effort and the other is to much effort. Read on to learn some of the symptoms of overtraining. 1337 Words - Date Added: May 24, 2005

Blast The Competition With This 13-Week Pre-Contest Supplement Plan!
By: Ctgblue
Gain the competitive edge with this helpful 13-week supplementation plan to take your contest prep to exciting new levels. Here’s a detailed list of what I followed as I prepared for competition. Bonus: Tanning tips and more! Check it out. 4606 Words - Date Added: Feb 11, 2008

Body Assessment For Fitness Competitions
By: Tanji Johnson
The fitness/figure physique promotes a look of symmetry, healthy muscle tone, and exceptional but not excessive body conditioning. Find out if you have what it takes to compete in fitness and what you need to improve. 675 Words - Date Added: Feb 04, 2002

Bodybuilding By The Numbers
By: Delbert Hickman
I will hopefully provide information that helps you when determining what is good for your diet. What inspired me to write this article is my wife is preparing for her very first bodybuilding competition. 1136 Words - Date Added: Aug 18, 2001

Bodybuilding On Wheels
By: Curtis Schultz
Muscled athletes wheel their way to the victory stand each year at the NPC Wheelchair National Bodybuilding Championships. Promoter Frank Dalto holds the show in sunny Florida. The Wheelchair Nationals is in its seventh year. 736 Words - Date Added: Jul 17, 2002

Bodybuilding to BodyBounding
By: Delbert Hickman
Since my 9th article, "It's Show-Time!", I have competed in two events. On April 7th, I competed in the Ohio Natural in Lakewood, Ohio and placed 1st in the middleweight class and 2nd overall. Three weeks following, I traveled to Hartford, Connecticut and competed in the Jr. USA. 1178 Words - Date Added: Sep 21, 2001

Brenda Kelly's Tools & Rules: Part 2
By: Brenda Kelly
How do the fitness models I see keep their arms small and lean? I notice some models and competitors have drastically different arm sizes in different pictures. How do they do this? 887 Words - Date Added: Jan 16, 2003

Burnout Parts 1-3 - Avoiding and Overcoming Burnout in Bodybuilding
By: Ryan Mackie
Burnout is a potential mental nightmare for any competitive bodybuilder. It can turn a competitor who was once positive, happy and focused, into a negative, depressed and withdrawn grouch. How do I know? 2117 Words - Date Added: Apr 23, 2002

Carbohydrate Tricks Bring You Contest Day Perfection!
By: Joe Klemczewski
During peak week I use certain carb strategies to make sure an athlete is ready. Here's a look at the carb strategies I use to make sure everyone is ready to go on contest day. Learn more. 1624 Words - Date Added: Nov 13, 2009

Competing At 74? Oh Yes!
By: John Pasco
Now I will discuss rising from the level of working out for reasons of exercise for well-being to the level of being a competitor in bodybuilding contests. 1341 Words - Date Added: Oct 08, 2002

Competing For The First Time!
By: Ryan Swan
Join me while I diet down for my upcoming contest. I will have week to week pictures tracking my progress, as well as week to week articles outlining my dieting process. 553 Words - Date Added: Feb 13, 2003

Competition Dieting With Aaron Maddron!
By: Other Writer
Find out how to diet like a pro and win your next contest. Check out the diet and supplement plan as an example for planning out your weekly diet! 1141 Words - Date Added: Jan 20, 2004

Competition Pointers from an Amateur
By: Delbert Hickman
In this article, I will provide some pointers to consider or maybe even use to your advantage while preparing for a bodybuilding event. 1673 Words - Date Added: May 21, 2001

Competition Prep!
By: Phano Paul Som
I have recently joined the Bodybuilding.com Team and have been asked to write an article for their website. They have allowed me the freedom of writing about whatever I wish that is bodybuilding related. 1965 Words - Date Added: Sep 23, 2001

Competition Tips And Tricks!
By: Derek Charlebois
There are many techniques and tips that will make arrive at your contest in top shape. I have read many and tried some during my preparation for my last contest. Let's take a look at these tricks. 961 Words - Date Added: Jul 29, 2002

Contest Day: A Breakdown Of What Happens
By: James Sadek
Learn the secrets on how I won the 2002 teenage Mr. Australia! Find out what I did to kick so much ass! 3657 Words - Date Added: Oct 23, 2002

Contest Grooming!
By: Posing Guides
Grooming and personal appearance are not supposed to count for or against your final score. However, more often than not, the bodybuilder who looks the most polished gets more attention from the judges. 1751 Words - Date Added: May 06, 2002

Contest Prep 101 With Kelly Ryan.
By: Kelly Ryan
Today I will be speaking briefly about those who may be trying to enter their first contest and what they need, to have a good first experience. 740 Words - Date Added: Sep 16, 2005

Contest Prep From A Veteran Competitor
By: Anita Ramsey
With little prep, and no information to help me get ready, I did the 1988 NPC Boulder Bodybuilding Championships and I won the middleweights. Not too bad for not knowing anything. Since then I have been competing steadily in over a dozen shows and my contest prep has evolved over the years to become a very scientific process. 1465 Words - Date Added: Jul 17, 2002

Contest Prep With Anthony Catanzaro: How To Get Big And Ripped Naturally!
By: David Robson
Bodybuilding champion, Anthony Catanzaro, answers some great questions about his contest prep and recent transformation. Read on to discover why his new approach worked and some insight about the show. 4117 Words - Date Added: Dec 18, 2006

Contest Prep: How To Survive The Diet And Training!
By: Tracy Doll
I switched over to KETO or CKD (Cyclic Ketogenic Diet), it is a diet consisting mainly of proteins and fats and very little to none carbohydrates. 1330 Words - Date Added: Oct 17, 2002

Contest Prep: 15 Weeks Out!
By: James Sadek
Follow James Sadek as he starts us at 15 weeks out of his contest preporation. He'll go through his diet, training and tell us how his progress is coming along... 776 Words - Date Added: Sep 24, 2004

Contest Prep: All The Details - Part 1!
By: Jonathan Deprospo
This article will consist of two installments with the main focus of this article on: diet for the last three weeks, workout protocols, and also the last week prep phase (which will be the main focal point). 1729 Words - Date Added: May 28, 2004

Contest Preparation Using Science!
By: Francesco Casillo
The Final 10 Days: Carb loading/depleting, water intake, sodium intake and more. Learn how to put it all together to come in at your fullest, biggest, and most cut ever! Included is exactly what I did to prepare for MuscleMania World. 7247 Words - Date Added: Jan 31, 2003

Craig Roberts Contest Prep - The Path To My First Bodybuilding Show!
By: Other Writer
Like most people, I knew exactly nothing about bodybuilding when I first started. Now a year later I am in the best shape of my life and at 6 percent body fat! Here's the plan for my first bodybuilding competition. Check it out! 3231 Words - Date Added: Sep 21, 2008

Crash Course! 12-Week Contest Prep
By: Jon Huston
Preparing for a bodybuilding competition is perhaps the most difficult task a bodybuilder will undertake. The 12 or 13 week "pre-contest" preparation is where one begins to put together all the pieces of the puzzle. 1386 Words - Date Added: May 14, 2002

Current Pre-Contest Training and Nutrition
By: Phano Som
I am terribly sorry about the long absence but I have not been able to access a computer for the last few weeks. Now that I am situated back at summer school and in my new apartment, I will have more time to bring everyone up to date on things. 1480 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

David's Latest Training Journal - 6/09/02 - 6/15/02
By: David Knowles
I am not positively sure that postponing the contest was the right decision. Of course, it will free up a lot of time, but it would also be great to win that contest. I have been able to spend a lot of time with my grandfather, and it's definitely paying off. I still think that I would be able to spend an extended amount of time with him regardless of if I did the contest, so I may just change my mind! 2378 Words - Date Added: Jul 22, 2002

Derek Charlebois’ 2006 Competition Journal - An Introduction!
By: Derek Beast Charlebois
I am currently aiming to enter the NPC Michigan Bodybuilding Championships on May 20th. This will be an ongoing journal which will show my training plan and how well I progress. Check it out! 1414 Words - Date Added: Jan 20, 2006

Derek's Competition Countdown...10 weeks, 9 weeks, 8...
By: Derek Charlebois
Hello and welcome to my 10 week contest preparation series. This series will cover EVERYTHING I do in order to prepare for my first contest. Almost all young bodybuilders dream of one day competing. For me, that time has come. If you read this series, you can watch me pursue my dream. 939 Words - Date Added: May 07, 2002

Designing A Winning Contest Prep Strategy!
By: Kristyn Hutzell
Find out exactly what you need to do to design a winning contest strategy. Learn all about training, diet, nutrition, supplementation, mental focus, about the shows, what to wear and everything else you could think of... 8301 Words - Date Added: Aug 19, 2003

Detailed Competition Prep Info
By: Phano Som
What you're about to read is what everything I did to prepare for the April 7th SNBF bodybuilding and fitness competition. I decided to try something new but I really wasn't sure how it would have worked considering my 17 day diet. 1027 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Determination Makes a Champion
By: John LeMare
What makes a good bodybuilder a great bodybuilder? What separates the winners from the losers? People can argue it is knowledge, genetics, what he takes or determination. 1065 Words - Date Added: Apr 02, 2002

Dieting To Win: Your Individual Approach!
By: Joe Klemczewski
Summer is slowly fading into Fall, swimsuits are spending more time in the dresser drawer, and another bodybuilding season is winding down. Learn how to make your program precise down to the very last detail. 1440 Words - Date Added: Sep 25, 2003

Don't go to Your First Competition Unprepared
By: John Lemare
Going into your first competition can be a daunting experience. I'm going into to a local bodybuilding competition soon in the under 19 first timers and I've been told all these small details which can really effect my performance on stage. 1087 Words - Date Added: Apr 28, 2002

Eight Weeks Out!
By: James Sadek
Wazzzzup people?? How is everyone? I am now 7 weeks and 6 days out from my competition and feeling good. I am weighing about 78 kg which is about 173 pounds. 459 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

Episode 36: Idrise Ward-El Leg Work Days Before 2006 Europa!
By: The Fit Show
Idrise Ward-El goes through a leg work out just days before his Europa IFBB bodybuilding show that will be WEBCAST on Bodybuilding.com. 47 Words - Date Added: Aug 22, 2006

Episode 39: Gunter Schlierkamp, Olympia Prep Workout!
By: The Fit Show
This week we take a look at Gunter Schlierkamp and a great workout as he prepares for the 2006 Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada. Watch as Bob Cicherillo interviews the team as he works out. Check it out! 60 Words - Date Added: Sep 15, 2006

Episode 44: Jerome Ferguson's Contest Prep!
By: The Fit Show
Superstar trainer Charles Glass trains Jerome 'Hollywood' Ferguson just days before the 2006 Nationals. Gunter Schlierkamp makes a special appearance during the show. 45 Words - Date Added: Nov 09, 2006

Fawnia's Keys to Success!
By: Fawnia Dietrich
Drink at least 2 liters of water every day. Tea and coffee does not count, but you can drink them. Do your weights (30-60 min) and cardio after your weights (20-45 min) at some point in your day, 5-6 days a week. 713 Words - Date Added: Aug 27, 2002

Final Contest Prep: The Art Of Coming In Dry... Naturally!
By: Leigh Penman
When it comes to contest preparation the final few weeks are vital when it comes to fine tuning your physique. Let's take a look at some of these natural diuretics and how they can make you not only look better but also assist your body... 1108 Words - Date Added: Apr 09, 2009

Final Week Contest Preparation!
By: Phano Som
On July 14th, I competed in the Southern SNBF Open in which I won my weight division and the overall novice title last year. I entered the show this year knowing that I was at my best condition to date and I was actually dry and full for once. 1241 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Game Day—Final Pre-Competition Peak Week Strategies! Free E-book.
By: Marc Lobliner
Team Scivation, led by Chuck Rudolph, has devised the following strategies specifically focused on peaking when you need to and successfully getting through a competition... Download your copy and learn more! 315 Words - Date Added: Nov 13, 2007

Getting In Contest Shape: Part 1.
By: Shannon Clark
There are many things you will need to do when preparing for a show. So how do you get prepared for something like competition? Learn right here what your main focus needs to be, especially with training and diet. 2931 Words - Date Added: Oct 03, 2005

Gigantic & Dry - Oxymoron No More.
By: Joe Klemczewski
Water balance in your body is incredibly complex. There are several processes that affect cellular fluid dynamics. We have to start with the big picture first. 2108 Words - Date Added: Aug 16, 2005

Hardcore Pre-Contest Diets!
By: AnimalPak
Check out these three awesome pre-contest diets for the biggest shows in the industry. Find out what you need to do to be the best! 1459 Words - Date Added: May 13, 2003

Hardcore Precontest Training Journal 2!
By: David Knowles
Unfortunately, yesterday's "day-of-rest" was not a very restful one. However, I feel good enough to start this last round of workouts... 1676 Words - Date Added: Sep 12, 2002

Having It All!
By: Charles Staley
In almost any case people who experience astounding success are not utilizing common herd methods, and neither should you. Learn the secrets on how to get ripped! 2569 Words - Date Added: Jan 12, 2003

How Can You Cut Water Weight The Last Week Before A Contest?
By: Topic Of The Week
How can you cut water weight the last week before a contest? When you step on stage you want to make sure that you have every advantage possible. There is a little strategy to this... Learn more! 1406 Words - Date Added: Dec 23, 2008

How Do You Prepare For A Bodybuilding Competition Only 4 Weeks Out?
By: Topic Of The Week
How do you prepare for a bodybuilding competition only 4 weeks out? Find out what other people from the message boards think... 9914 Words - Date Added: Sep 24, 2005

How I Am Training To Win The 2002 Australian Teenage Nationals
By: James Sadek
I thought I might give you a bit of an insight into how I prepare myself for training each morning. 844 Words - Date Added: Aug 15, 2002

How I Won My First Natural Professional Bodybuilding Competition
By: Mark Saunders
It is common today to see natural bodybuilders with a lot of muscle and being SLICED. So, with that in mind I will set out to defeat them with all the muscle I can bring to the table, be SLICED, pose CORRECTLY, and have the attitude of a CHAMPION. 1207 Words - Date Added: Nov 14, 2002

How I Won The 2003 Body-For-Life Contest - Part 1: Weightlifting!
By: Scott LaPierre
I would like to outline in three articles how I won the 2003 Body-For-Life Contest. This first part will be on weightlifting, the second part on cardio, and the third part on nutrition and supplementation. 1113 Words - Date Added: Jul 26, 2004

How To Paint Yourself
By: Brenda Kelly
Learn how to create a more perfect skin tone for contests, photo shoots and fitness events. 1453 Words - Date Added: Sep 04, 2002

How To Paint Yourself For Your Fitness Or Figure Competition!
By: Shannon Gill
It is my job as a trainer and coach to train you to paint yourself on your own. Through trial and error, and over the years, I have hand painted many athletes. Here's my hand 'to-do' list to help you step-by-step. Learn more. 3142 Words - Date Added: Jul 23, 2009

Inside The World Of Planet Tamar, Episode 1 - Introduction.
By: Tamar
In this first episode, Tamar discusses her descision to compete in the 2007 NPC Southern States Championship, and how she deals with her diagnosis of Celiac Sprue. 222 Words - Date Added: Jun 07, 2007

It's Showtime: Fixing Your Diet In The Last Few Weeks!
By: AnimalPak
So you have been dieting for the past 12 or 16 weeks and it's been hard, very hard. You feel miserable. You feel like shit. You can't get a pump, can't concentrate. Strength is way down. You don't even feel like training. And cardio? Find out what you need to do in the last few weeks to look great on stage! 1311 Words - Date Added: Jul 31, 2003

Jon Huston's Twelve-Week Contest Preparation
By: Jon Huston
Preparing for a contest is by far the most grueling and difficult part of bodybuilding. This article goes step-by-step through my Twelve-week preparation for my October 5th, 2002 contest. Hope you can get some tips from it. 3473 Words - Date Added: Oct 30, 2002

Just Drink Water, Backstage At A Competition!
By: Dr. David Ryan
Several times a year, while covering contest, I have to deal with individuals who have pushed themselves too far. They have dehydrated themselves to the point of lightheadedness and even passing out. Learn why you need to just drink water! 2279 Words - Date Added: Aug 14, 2007

Justin Deprospo Pre-Contest Journal!
By: Jonathan Deprospo
Find out all of the details right here for Justin Deprospo Pre-Contest preparation. Details include training, diet, supplementation, and of course lots of photos! 522 Words - Date Added: Jun 06, 2005

Justin Deprospo's Pre-Contest Bodybuilding Journal - 10 Weeks Out!
By: Jonathan Deprospo
See how brother, Justin Deprospo is preparing for competition in New England. View his entire program and follow to see how successful it really is. 2809 Words - Date Added: Apr 06, 2005

Keep Your Muscle While Dieting!
By: Joe Klemczewski
Everyone I talk to has a different concept of how to get from offseason to stage. Find out how to keep your hard earned muscle while dieting for a contest! 1581 Words - Date Added: May 27, 2004

Keeping Score: A Look At The IFBB Judging System
By: Bill Dobbins
Many early bodybuilding contests also involved evaluating the personalities and public speaking abilities of the contestants, who would talk briefly on stage in addition to showing off their physiques. Learn what the difference is between NPC judges and IFBB! 1871 Words - Date Added: Nov 07, 2002

Keith Gmirkin's 12-Week Bodybuilding Contest Prep - 7 To 9 Weeks Out.
By: Keith Gmirkin
I am going to share with you my 12 week contest prep for the NPC Gold's Gym Treasure Valley Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships! Read on for the details. 2625 Words - Date Added: Mar 14, 2006

Keith Gmirkin's 12-Week Bodybuilding Contest Prep - 9 To 12 Weeks Out.
By: Keith Gmirkin
I am going to share with you my 12 week contest prep for the NPC Gold's Gym Treasure Valley Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships! Read on for the details. 1961 Words - Date Added: Feb 28, 2006

Keith Gmirkin's 12-Week Bodybuilding Contest Prep - Peak Week.
By: Keith Gmirkin
I am going to share with you my 12 week contest prep for the NPC Gold's Gym Treasure Valley Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships! Read on for the details. 1109 Words - Date Added: May 01, 2006

Layne Norton: 5 Weeks Out!
By: Layne Norton
Wow what a difference two weeks can make. Two weeks ago I was going over my pics and being objective with myself. I think I have the size to do well at the natural level, in fact I know I do. However I realize that conditioning is much more important and that I was not as lean as I should be with seven weeks out! 1360 Words - Date Added: Jul 15, 2002

Layne Norton: 7 Weeks Out!
By: Layne Norton
Cutting down for a contest can be a bit unnerving at times. I look at myself everyday in the mirror so it is hard to tell if I'm getting the results I want. However over the past two weeks things have been looking up. I have dramatically increased my vascularity in my arms and shoulders and I'm starting to show vascularity in my legs and lower abdominals... 1509 Words - Date Added: Jul 01, 2002

Layne Norton: 9 Weeks Out!
By: Layne Norton
Well the last two weeks have shown promising results. I have lost a noticeable amount of body fat as I am now seeing some chest striations and more of my abdominals. My arms, shoulders, and chest have also increased in vascularity. I have noticed one thing that is troubling a bit though... 1464 Words - Date Added: Jun 16, 2002

Layne Norton: Inside The Life Of A Natural Pro, Episode 6 - Contest Preparation.
By: Inside The Life Of A Natural Pro
Watch as IFPA & NGA Pro Bodybuilder Layne Norton shows you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Episode #6: Contest Preparation, Cutting Water, and the Key to Achieving a Low Bodyfat Percentage! 203 Words - Date Added: Jul 25, 2007

Layne Norton: Inside The Life Of A Natural Pro, Episode 7 - Contest Prep, Pt. 2.
By: Inside The Life Of A Natural Pro
Watch as IFPA & NGA Pro Bodybuilder Layne Norton shows you what natural bodybuilding is all about! Episode #7: Contest Prep Part 2 - Post Workout Window and Preventing Burnout! 212 Words - Date Added: Aug 06, 2007

Let The Countdown Begin: 20 Weeks Out!
By: Layne Norton
I have decided to start cutting at approximately 22 weeks out this year and only lose 1-1.5 lbs per week. I want to leave nothing to chance... 1338 Words - Date Added: Feb 03, 2004

Let's Get Ready to Rumble - Part Two
By: Delbert Hickman
A rush of anxiety ran through my spine knowing that this was it. This was the one moment I had trained so hard for. Day after day, week after week, meal after meal, I had made it and it was time to leave nothing behind. 1786 Words - Date Added: Jul 10, 2002

Marc Lobliner's Bodybuilding Journey - One Week Out From Heart Of Texas!
By: Marc Lobliner
This is it. One week out from what was supposed to be a warm-up show and I am ready. I am peeled and it only gets better from here. Here are the details of my training, diet and more! 938 Words - Date Added: Oct 12, 2007

Mentally And Physically Prepared For Competition!
By: Phano Paul Som
For the majority of bodybuilders, you don't just decide to do a show without first properly planning. Ever heard the term: he who fails to plan, plans to fail? 1081 Words - Date Added: Feb 08, 2003

Merging HIT & Volume Training: Suggestions For Pre-Contest Bodybuilders!
By: Jon Huston
The idea for this article came from my personal workouts that I’ve been doing since I began my pre-contest training. Basically, I’ve combined the two ideas into one program; let’s call it the HIV (High Intensity Volume) program. Not a very good pneumonic but it gets the job done. 1308 Words - Date Added: Apr 19, 2004

Michael Hairston: 2004 Natural California Class Winner!
By: Myron Mielke
It's been said that the shoulders are the mark of the man. Whoever first said that statement must have had Michael Hairston in mind. When you see Michael your eyes are immediately drawn to the width of his shoulder girdle and his cantalope-sized delts. 2072 Words - Date Added: Dec 24, 2004

Monica Brant's Competition Tips!
By: Monica Brant
Learn the secrets on how to prepare for competitions from fitness superstar Monica Brant! 1255 Words - Date Added: Nov 29, 2002

Mountain States Open Pro-Qualifier Championships
By: Mark Tilden
April 28 marks the day in Roy, UT for the Mountain States Open Pro-Qualifier Championships. James and Bianica Purtell are first time promoters. And from reading their letter in the application they sent, sounds like they have committed themselves to putting on a quality show. 356 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

My Bodybuilding Diet Philosophy
By: Delbert Hickman
Many times I have asked various people advice on bodybuilding. Many times I have been given advice on bodybuilding when not asked for. The fact that most of the advice was so different made it hard to determine what was "sound" and what was "fluff". 1007 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2002

My Competition Comeback Plans.
By: Ryan Mackie
After learning different lessons from my experiance in bodybuilding, I want to compete again. So I decided that before I embarked on my new journey I should write down my reasons before I devised my game plan. 2001 Words - Date Added: Jun 26, 2003

My Contest Prep Plan!
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I am competing in the NPC's Southern Classic. Definitely a threat for the Bantam Division's 1st place category and prepared to do some serious damage in the overall pose down. I began dieting February 1st 2002. I was weighing in at 150.5 lbs, three and a half months later I am tipping the scales at 131 lbs shredded as ever with 16 days to the big show down. Here is my full plan. 802 Words - Date Added: May 29, 2002

My Current Situation: Experiment and Learn
By: Phano Som
If you've been keeping up with my articles, you will notice that I mention nothing about my current situation regarding contests, training, and dieting. 479 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

My Current Situation: Precontest Planning
By: Phano Som
I appreciate all of the mail I get and do my very best to try to answer all of your questions in a timely manner. It's nice to know that there are actually people out there who admire what I do and some of my training aspects. 423 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

My Detailed Plan From 12 Days Out From My Contest!
By: Dino Pierce
Here is EVERYTHING that I will be doing each day from 12 days out to the day of the contest. Learn about my cardio, posing, training, diet and more. A great guide for others who are looking to get in perfect shape for their next contest! 4002 Words - Date Added: Jul 02, 2002

My Experiences At The Arizona Open
By: Will Duggan
Will's class got up on stage for prejudging; I sat within the first couple rows video camera in hand, as usual! 1901 Words - Date Added: Aug 22, 2002

My Journey To The Mr. Alabama 2003 - Week 1!
By: Russell Yeager
Follow me as I go through a strict training and diet schedule leading up to the Alabama State on August 9, 2003! 571 Words - Date Added: Apr 18, 2003

My Journey To The Mr. Alabama 2003!
By: Russell Yeager
Follow me as I go through a strict training and diet schedule leading up to the Alabama State on August 9, 2003! 859 Words - Date Added: Apr 11, 2003

My Nutrition Plan Up To Contest Day - 2 Weeks Out!
By: Dino Pierce
My contest is coming up quick! I am now 11 days out. Here is my eating plan for the next few weeks! Find out everything I am eating to get my body into shape to win first place in my division! You can follow this plan to get ripped! 664 Words - Date Added: Jun 04, 2002

My Precontest Preparation
By: David Knowles
After I decided not to do the contest, I went back to my normal routine, eating whatever I wanted while training as hard as ever. I met with Phano on a Monday or Tuesday, just less than three weeks before the scheduled contest. He felt that I could make it, but it would be close. After a brief persuasion, I decided to resume precontest preparation. 1109 Words - Date Added: Aug 18, 2002

My Road To The 2004 USA Bodybuilding Championship!
By: Jason Dayberry
Last year was my first time at the national level. I should have done the Jr nationals, but I chose not to... 1756 Words - Date Added: Jul 15, 2004

My Sixteen Week Contest Prep!
By: Phillip Walsh
When preparing for a contest there are three main factors which will determine my success; weight training, cardio training, and diet... 1064 Words - Date Added: Apr 02, 2004

New Training Journal
By: Phano Paul Som
This is a new training journal which I have started to give the readers an insight of mine and Dave's progress as we prepare for the Mr. GA 2002. Some of it may be crude because I'm telling it like it is and read at your own risk. Perhaps you can garner something from this to see how we really train! 1210 Words - Date Added: Sep 14, 2002

Not So Obvious Things You Should Never Forget For A Figure Competition!
By: Rebecca Slatt
You want to present your best package at a figure contest. This means not only your physique and suits, but also your hair, makeup, skin-tone... Get a detailed list right here of what should & shouldn't bring with you! 1801 Words - Date Added: Sep 19, 2006

Off-Season & 4 Weeks Out from Contest Pics!
By: Phano Som
Check out the amazing results from hard training, dieting and smart supplementation! All Natural! 50 Words - Date Added: Oct 08, 2001

Off-Season Contest Preparation!
By: Jon Huston
Off-season contest preparation consists of numerous aspects of bodybuilding: nutrition, cardiovascular training, mass building, research, and psychological recuperation. Learn how I prepare for contests in the off-season. 1723 Words - Date Added: Sep 16, 2003

Old School, New School: The Quest For Victory!
By: AnimalPak
In the 80's, when bodybuilders would train for a show, cardio was taboo. Today it is part of a normal routine. Find out what happened when we trained with John for the 2001 Master's Olympia! 958 Words - Date Added: Feb 24, 2003

On the Road to Getting my Pro Card
By: Lance Sganzini
My last bodybuilding show was in June of 2000. I won the men's light heavyweight division and placed second in the overall. My goal is to win the overall title in an NGA sanctioned contest in order to earn my pro card. 347 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

One Week Away!
By: Phano Som
It has been almost a full 2 weeks since I began dieting and training for the upcoming April 7th show and I must admit, it has been flawless up to this point. No cheat meals, no cardio sessions missed, no training sessions missed, just pure drive to do well in this show. 308 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Peak Week: Get Tips For Final Contest Prep!
By: Anthony Lee
Enter the 'peak week,' a grueling final step to help you achieve maximum muscle definition and a shredded physique. Get tips on water consumption, sodium intake and more right here! 1615 Words - Date Added: Sep 05, 2007

Peak Week: It Has To Be Perfect!
By: Joe Klemczewski
First of all, let's begin with how you should plan to enter peak week. If you still have to be concerned with losing the last couple pounds in the week before the show, you won't be able to peak properly. Learn how to perfect those last few days! 1825 Words - Date Added: Sep 29, 2003

Peaking Axis, Part III: Body Type Variables During The Final Week!
By: Joe Klemczewski
My thoughts localized on my show within the show; my 15 or so pro clients and handful of amateurs... I count just as many different body types requiring different ways of peaking. Here's a look at what I do for my clients the last week. 1697 Words - Date Added: Oct 30, 2009

Powerful Nutritional Tactics For Meet Day!
By: Anthony Ricciuto
Today is the day of the big competition. You’ve been getting plenty of sleep, even taking those extra power naps that help you recover from those brutal workouts. Learn what you are missing and what to do to be completely prepared! 2347 Words - Date Added: Jan 23, 2003

Pre Contest Preparation For Maximizing Your Results!
By: James Cipriani
For the next 8 weeks, I will take you through everything I do - - from weight lifting, to cardio, to nutrition, to supplementation, to posing, to tanning, to... well, whatever else I can think of or seems relevant. Each week I will take you through any changes I make as well as pictures of my progress. 1477 Words - Date Added: Aug 11, 2003

Pre-Contest Diet Plan With Healthy Recipes!
By: Danielle Nagel
Check out this pre-contest diet meal plan with bonus healthy and delicious recipies! 789 Words - Date Added: May 27, 2004

Pre-Contest Diet Recipes!
By: Jonathan Deprospo
Check out these great pre-contest recipes to get lean and cut! Breakfast, lunch, snack and dinner recipes! 509 Words - Date Added: Apr 15, 2004

Pre-contest Dieting: The Last Two Weeks!
By: Ryan Swan
In this article I am going to look at what some different bodybuilders do as final preparation, and break down what these different techniques do for your body. 1070 Words - Date Added: Jan 15, 2003

Pre-contest Dieting: The Right Way!
By: Ryan Swan
Next, take that number and use it accordingly. For example if you want to gain weight add to this number. If loosing weight is your goal than you subtract from this number. 1731 Words - Date Added: Oct 24, 2002

Pre-contest Preparation: The Final Weeks!
By: Ryan Swan
After the weigh in, I keep eating, and then comes my favorite part. I will have a separate article on the day of the show, what was involved and how everything went. 1382 Words - Date Added: Apr 14, 2003

Pre-contest Preparation: Week 2!
By: Ryan Swan
Join me while I diet down for my upcoming contest. I will have week to week pictures tracking my progress, as well as week to week articles outlining my dieting process. 1604 Words - Date Added: Feb 25, 2003

Pre-contest Preparation: Week 5!
By: Ryan Swan
Week 5 went really good. I'm happier where I am at and needed to drop my carbs that extra little bit. I have to say, I went on the threads and read some comments on my articles. I love it. 2614 Words - Date Added: Mar 22, 2003

Pre-Olympia Predictions With Shawn Ray & Kevin Levrone.
By: Bodybuilding Contests
Join us Saturday afternoon for a live broadcast from Las Angeles with Shawn and Kevin's pre-Olympia predictions. 122 Words - Date Added: Oct 03, 2005

Precontest Pics
By: Phano Som
Here are some pics of my current condition. With the intense training that I have been doing and the crash course diet, I am retaining quite a bit of water. If the last few days proceed as planned, I will lose most of this water and go into the show ripped as ever. Wish me luck! 101 Words - Date Added: Oct 03, 2001

Prep Continues: Nine Days Out From The Mr. Louisiana!
By: Dino Pierce
This is what I have been doing for the final 9-day count down to the ultimate goal of my 2002 competitive season, which is capturing the Title of Mr. Louisiana (Open Bantam Weight Division). Diet, training, cardio, water and more! 5780 Words - Date Added: Jul 16, 2002

Prep For A Bodybuilding Competition
By: John Lemare
This is where I decided I would prepare properly for my next show and learn from my mistakes so I will have no excuses for a poor performance on stage. 2473 Words - Date Added: Sep 04, 2002

Prep For My First Bodybuilding Contest
By: Thomas Woods
I regret to say it has been a while since I have written an article on this site, but I have been extremely busy. College has been kicking my ass, I am taking 18 credits this semester, and I work 25 hours a week. 941 Words - Date Added: Mar 19, 2002

Preparing for a Contest
By: Jon Huston
If you are like most bodybuilding fans, then you probably have thought about competing in a bodybuilding show before. However, the problem with this is that many of us don't know how to properly prepare for a contest. 1307 Words - Date Added: Apr 23, 2002

Preparing For A Contest: 12 Weeks Out!
By: Tracy Doll
I began my diet and training for the show 7 weeks ago (12 weeks away from show date). 1215 Words - Date Added: Oct 10, 2002

Preparing For Your First Bodybuilding Contest!
By: Jeff Behar
Understanding how to manipulate your calories, carbohydrates, sodium and water levels can increase the appearance of muscle density... This is referred to as 'Peaking'. Learn more about it right here. 2331 Words - Date Added: Nov 28, 2005

Preparing Yourself For A Bodybuilding Competition
By: Mike Murphy
Learn everything you will need to know before you first competition including posing, tanning, and much more! 890 Words - Date Added: Jan 08, 2003

Prepping For The NGA Pro Western America
By: Lance Sganzini
It's show time once again. One week to go and my good friend Mark Tilden and I are heading to Salt Lake City to compete in the NGA Pro Western America on November 2nd. 535 Words - Date Added: Oct 29, 2002

Results From The Mid-America Muscle Classic
By: Layne Norton
At one week out I'm holding steady at about 191 lbs. By the end of the week after I carb deplete I should be around 187. 1873 Words - Date Added: Sep 03, 2002

Road to Final Destination
By: Delbert Hickman
It's been three days since I competed in my final contest of the season. Like a flash it's over and I can hardly believe where all the time went. Although, during the entire contest preparation phase, I sometimes dreamed when I'd be back to a less rigid lifestyle. 2640 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Road to Final Destination II
By: Delbert Hickman
As we exited the Lakewood Auditorium, I felt a strong sense of accomplishment as well as confidence. I knew in my mind that my next stop was the INBF Eastern U.S. Championships, a WNBF pro-qualifier, in only two weeks! 2430 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Road To The British: Contest Prep!
By: Glen Danbury
Since last year I have had one goal - solely to win my class at either the BNBF or ANB British this year... 1423 Words - Date Added: May 05, 2004

Seven Days Out
By: Mark Tilden
Okay, you have dieted down for six, eight, maybe even twelve weeks. Now it's time to do the all important peaking. So, let's start with the Saturday prior to your show. This is the day you will want to drop your carbohydrates considerably. 450 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Shane's Contest Prep For The INBF Wisconsin Championships.
By: Shane Giese
As of today, I am 13 weeks out from the INBF Wisconsin Championships! Come take a step closer into my life and see my training log, diet log, and my thoughts on how things are progressing! 298 Words - Date Added: Jan 29, 2004

Six Weeks Out!
By: James Sadek
Six weeks holy shit!!! I can't believe I have been on a diet for 5 weeks. Although I can only call it a no junk food diet as I can have Soya sauce, rice, and tuna, eggs, chicken and meat, which I can have bucket loads without getting sick of them but that's me, I'm lucky. 612 Words - Date Added: Mar 07, 2002

Taking It To The Stage
By: Ron Harris
Okay, you bodybuilder stud or studette. You've been training hard for a long time, and your body has taken on some exceptional size and shape. People probably ask you all the time if you compete. Here is everything you need to know to get started! 1765 Words - Date Added: Mar 28, 2002

Ten Days Out: Are You Too Heavy?
By: Jeff Behar
Trying to drop about 10 pounds in ten days, when you are already lean to make the weight class, while also trying to look great is also extremely hard... 2308 Words - Date Added: Jul 30, 2004

The 20-Week Miracle Diet
By: AnimalPak
So you want to be a bodybuilder? You think you're serious? You think you're ready? Listen, I've heard it all before, guys coming up to me and asking, I want to be ripped and shredded. What's the secret? 1017 Words - Date Added: Nov 05, 2002

The Anatomy Of Victory!
By: Joe Klemczewski
The contest season is winding down and with the true warrior spirit of a bodybuilder, you're already planning for next year... Here are some tips to prepare for the next season! Learn more... 1912 Words - Date Added: Dec 01, 2005

The Brit Show With John Berry: Free Pre-Show Prep Workout Video!
By: John Berry
Watch 26-year-old British natural bodybuilder John 'The Giant Killer' Berry train week-by-week for his first bodybuilding competition. Download this week's free pre-show prep workout video to your computer for future reference, too! 254 Words - Date Added: Sep 07, 2006

The Chub To Champion Video Transformation With Mitch Edmunds.
By: Daniel Gastelu
This article presents Mitch's contest preparation diet, and some special exercises (with video) to help you continue getting lean this summer. The second part of this series will give you more details about his training plus additional video. 2095 Words - Date Added: Aug 05, 2005

The Cost Of Competing In Fitness Competitions.
By: Kristyn Hutzell
So you've decided to compete in fitness! You've outlined a great training and nutrition program. You've selected the competition that you will work towards, and you've even thought about what music you'd like to use for your routine. Find out what else you NEED to know! 1181 Words - Date Added: May 09, 2003

The Day Of The Contest Day!
By: Ryan Swan
Find out what I did to when the contest and what happened the day of the show! 1957 Words - Date Added: Apr 22, 2003

The Final Week
By: Tony LeBlanc
This week has been another tough week, but things are progressing. I am pretty much always tired and ALWAYS hungry, I expected this. 1037 Words - Date Added: Oct 26, 2002

The Greatest Pre-Contest Diet Weapon!
By: Joe Klemczewski
Time is an often-overlooked factor in our training. So what can we do about it? Ah, once again we touch on this ever painful subject. Find out some very useful information right here that not many bodybuilders seem to employ. 1318 Words - Date Added: Aug 08, 2005

The Latin Assassin Starring Isabel Norton-Lago, Episode #3: Amy Suds Contest Prep
By: Layne Norton
Check out this brand new series featuring up and coming natural figure competitor Isabel Norton-Lago as she prepares to compete in the upcoming 2009 NANBF Mr./Ms. Natural Illinois with new husband and powerhouse trainer Layne Norton! First, we join another Team Norton star Amy Suds as she prepares to compete against Isabel. Find out the training and diet secrets behind this grandmother of one's competition success. Then, Isabel talks about her breaking point during contest prep that almost drove her to drop out. Date Added: Jul 15, 2009

The Latin Assassin Starring Isabel Norton-Lago, Episode #4: Final Week
By: Layne Norton
Isabel continues to work on bringing up her shoulders and arms while still focusing on preventing an injury in her knees by utilizing occlusion training under the guidance of Layne. Layne goes into detail about the anabolic science of this type of training. Date Added: Jul 22, 2009

The Peaking Axis, Part II: Effects Of Sodium And Potassium.
By: Joe Klemczewski
Bodybuilders have two goals regarding peaking - Huge & Tight. In part II of this series I'm going to focus on sodium and potassium because they will ultimately decide on whether you go into a contest shredded or soft. Learn more right here. 1742 Words - Date Added: Oct 31, 2007

The Peaking Axis: Part I, Effects Of Carbs & Water.
By: Joe Klemczewski
Bodybuilders have two goals regarding peaking - Huge & Tight. I'm going to focus on water and carbs here because they are the biggest variables when it comes to peaking. Learn how to make these huge factors work in your favor. 1779 Words - Date Added: Oct 15, 2007

The Perfect Sunless Tan
By: Anthony Church
"When it's time for competition you want every muscular detail to be clearly visible to the judges." Whether you are preparing for a Bodybuilding competition or you just want to darken your natural skin color without all of the possible negative effects of sun tanning, your answer is sunless tanning. 1362 Words - Date Added: Mar 05, 2002

The Week Of The Show Is Finally Here!
By: Maribel Sanders
The week of the show is here. What do you do? Do not worry; the following suggestions will help you prepare for the day you have trained so hard for. 889 Words - Date Added: Jul 09, 2002

Tracy Doll's Fitness And Figure Contest Prep! Updated: 5-8-03!
By: Tracy Doll
Well since my last journal entry I have competed in the Figure Category at two small regional shows. The first one took place on April 26th (Level 1) and the second (Level 2) on May 3rd. Find out what I did leading up to the contest! 688 Words - Date Added: May 08, 2003

Tracy Doll's Fitness Contest Prep!
By: Tracy Doll
I plan on entering two small regional Figure shows that are a few weeks before the Nationals. Find out what I do to get in shape for the contests! 704 Words - Date Added: Mar 27, 2003

Training To Get My Pro Card!
By: TeamDixon - Devin & Rolanda Dixon
TeamDixon's training strategy is a two-fold approach. Learn how I train, eat, and feel throughout the 8 months! 254 Words - Date Added: Dec 02, 2002

Two Weeks Out: SNBF April 7th, 2001!
By: Phano Som
The final decision to compete in the upcoming April 7th SNBF show has been made and I will be competing! I know this leaves me about 2 weeks or so to prepare but I will nail it this time. So what is there to do now that I have decided to compete? 696 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Ultimate Sacrifice
By: Delbert Hickman
Every day during the bodybuilding season, men and women all over the world make the ultimate sacrifice. Or should I say, "Ultimate Sacrifices". Things that most of the population take for granted. These sacrifices that are made can mean the difference between success or failure, winning or losing...etc. 1338 Words - Date Added: Dec 21, 2001

Using Water To Be Dry On Contest Day!
By: Joe Klemczewski
Drifting in and out of sleep for most of the night, your routine ran through your mind at times, your pulse raced, you wondered if it would work. Would your skin be dry? Would deep crevices and vascularity be visible like so many days in the last two weeks? Or... would you look soft... ? 1911 Words - Date Added: Oct 09, 2003

Valerie Waugaman - How She's Preparing For Vegas
By: John Berardi
With her 5th place finish at this year's Arnold Classic, 1st place finish at the Colorado Pro, and others, Val is carrying some serious momentum... Learn more from the following nutrition, supplement, and training plan as she prepares for the Olympia. 2892 Words - Date Added: Sep 14, 2007

Water, Water, Every Where: What Every Competitor Should Know!
By: Bob Cicherillo
Everything was looking good for the 3rd show of the 2004 competitive season until a couple hours before pre-judging. Find out what happened and why all competitors need to read this! 2355 Words - Date Added: Apr 03, 2004

What Competition Means To Me!
By: Merry Christine
I made my first bathing suit when I was 9 years old. As long ago as that is, I still remember being frustrated because it didn't quite fit the way I wanted it to. 1110 Words - Date Added: Sep 08, 2002

What Is The Best Pre-Contest Training Routine?
By: Workout Of The Week
What is the best pre-contest training routine? Get the routines, exercises and more right here to help prepare for a contest. Our forum members were not lacking in ideas on this one. Try them out now! 6169 Words - Date Added: May 25, 2006

Who Is Your Toughest Competitor!
By: Josh Dickinson
In this article, I would like to address what your expectations are for your upcoming competition. 1241 Words - Date Added: Aug 12, 2004

Women: Use These Proven Tips For Better Contest Prep!
By: Ginger Redeker
I am going to give you certain tips and pieces of advice that I have learned from Mike and through my own experiences, to help prepare yourself to compete on stage. Use these critical contest prep tips and take it to the next level! 2361 Words - Date Added: Mar 24, 2008

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