Think BIG Bodybuilding Blood Sweat & Gear 281 Perfect Contest Peaking with Coach Dom Supersliced
Jan 9, 2025
Dom Mutascio, a well-regarded dietitian and coach specializing in bodybuilding, shares his expertise on perfect contest peaking. He discusses effective conditioning strategies, emphasizing that peak form hinges on meticulous planning around dietary practices like fat loading and sodium manipulation. Dom also delves into the careful use of diuretics, comparing options like diazide and their impact on hydration. Furthermore, he highlights the importance of coaching relationships, ongoing learning, and intuition in training, illustrating the transformational journey from athlete to coach.
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Prioritize Conditioning
- Prioritize conditioning, as it's controllable, unlike genetics.
- Being the most peeled competitor earns respect, even without ideal size.
Mock Peaks
- Stay ahead of schedule and do mock peaks, including fat and carb loads.
- Assess how the athlete's body responds to these manipulations.
Microdosing Diuretics
- Microdose diuretics, like diazide, instead of taking a full dose at once.
- Start microdosing Thursday night and adjust throughout the day based on the athlete's look.