3D Muscle Journey

#261: How To Act Right During Prep

Jul 25, 2024

Brad and Alberto share tips on bodybuilding competition prep. They discuss self-discovery, honest feedback, recovery process, and managing side effects. Emphasize importance of adherence, mental challenges, and balanced perspective during prep. Touch on differences in coaching for competitors and maintenance. Navigating emotional challenges and prioritizing well-being highlighted.

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Quick takeaways

Contest preparation unveils the true self underneath one's social mask, showing behaviors and traits that need improvement.

Transparency in contest prep is crucial, mirroring the need for openness about challenges and experiences.

Contest prep can strain relationships, leading to isolation and conflicts with friends and loved ones.

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Contest Prep Reveals True Self

Contest preparation unveils the true self underneath one's social mask, showing behaviors and traits that need improvement. The intense process of contest prep strips away filters, revealing aspects of one's personality that may require attention and growth. Through the challenges of contest prep, individuals confront uncomfortable truths about themselves, fostering self-awareness and self-improvement.

Focus on Long-Term Career Success over Short-Term Achievements

01:16

Intro

3min

Reflections on Contest Prep and Personal Growth

20min

Importance of Outside Perspective and Training Programs in Bodybuilding

8min

Coaching for Bodybuilding Competitions vs. Maintenance

10min

Emphasizing Protocol Adherence and Mental Challenges in Contest Preparation

2min

Importance of Perspective and Behavior in Competition Preparation

14min

Navigating the Emotional and Mental Challenges of Bodybuilding Competition Prep

2min

Brad and Alberto go into detail about what to expect when prepping for a bodybuilding competition, the importance of having people you trust to give you honest feedback on how you're acting, and some of their top tips for a successful prep. How does prep help you learn more about yourself and become a better version of yourself? Should you chase feelings of hunger? How do the coaches recommend dealing with the common side effects of prep such as being overly preoccupied with food, sleep deprivation, and decreased sex drive? How can the recovery process differ between those who never plan to compete again and those who plan to return to the stage? The answers to these questions and many more are discussed in this episode.

Timestamps

0:00- Your filters come off when you go through the deep dark periods of contest prep

6:15- Things Brad and Alberto have done during past preps that they are embarrassed of

28:36- The recovery process is just as important as the prep

32:34- Why every prep and every recovery phase should get easier

35:04- What to expect when prepping

Selected Links From This Episode

Programs For The Platform (Vault Course)- https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/programs-platform

The 3DMJ Vault- https://www.3dmjvault.com/bundles/vip

The Recovery Diet (Vault Course)- https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/the-recovery-diet

Coaching By Team 3DMJ- https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching

Monthly Applications In Strength Sport (MASS)- https://www.3dmusclejourney.com/mass