

5 Reasons You Aren't Truly Lean with Kuba Cielen
May 30, 2024
Kuba Cielen discusses key factors for achieving stage lean physique, such as prep timelines and managing fatigue. They also share insights on optimizing training volume and effort, starting prep sensibly, and aspects of detailed training logs. Listener questions cover weak body part improvements and progress after 40. Kuba's wife, Meg Cielen, winning 2 pro shows is also highlighted.
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Prep Timelines
- Give yourself ample time to prep for a bodybuilding competition, especially if you have significant weight to lose.
- Avoid short, rushed preps, as they often lead to muscle loss and suboptimal conditioning.
Fatigue Management
- Manage fatigue during prep by incorporating deloads and diet breaks.
- Prioritize rest and recovery to avoid burnout and maintain training intensity.
Training Volume
- Reduce training volume during contest prep and focus on maintaining strength and quality execution.
- Avoid excessive volume, which can lead to fatigue, muscle loss, and decreased performance.