3D Muscle Journey #292: Competition Day Coaching
Oct 2, 2025
Discover key strategies for bodybuilding competition day! Learn the difference between water flat, sodium flat, and carb flat to find your ideal look. Enjoy tips on hydration, peak timing, and what to eat before you hit the stage. The coaches share insights on calming nerves and maintaining stage presence, plus how to adjust meals if you feel spilled. Catch their advice on navigating judges' feedback to improve for future shows and hear about the importance of a well-planned game day routine!
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Show Day Cannot Fix Major Prep Gaps
- There's only so much show-day coaching can change; most of the outcome depends on prior preparation.
- Relaxation and presentation often matter more than last-minute nutrition tweaks.
Making Weight Backfired On Jeff
- Jeff tried cutting to make lightweight at Worlds and endured extreme dehydration and carbohydrate loading.
- After weigh-in he rehydrated and filled out dramatically, but the process caused unnecessary stress and likely hurt his look.
Use Refeeds As Peaking Data
- Trialing refeeds earlier in prep gives critical data on how an athlete responds to carbs and sodium.
- That 'upstream' data makes night-before and game-day peaking far more predictable.