Bodybuilding

Bodybuilding is bigger than ever and it continues to grow. But, seasoned competitors and beginners often have questions about how to look their best on competition day. Written by expert bodybuilding coaches, Bodybuilding: The Complete Contest Preparation Handbook guides you through every step of th [...]
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Bodybuilding is bigger than ever and it continues to grow. But, seasoned competitors and beginners often have questions about how to look their best on competition day. Written by expert bodybuilding coaches, Bodybuilding: The Complete Contest Preparation Handbook guides you through every step of the process. It teaches you how to select and prepare for a contest and also how to make the transition to the offseason. This essential guide offers you scientifically-supported and experience-developed guidelines for you to have your best show ever. The text is split into three parts, making its content easy-accessible. The first part covers the background of the sport, including discussion about the competitive divisions available for both men and women. The second section helps you through the process of obtaining a stage-ready physique with an evidence-based approach that combines literature with practical experience. This second section also includes details on nutrition, sample training and food plans. The book's final section addresses contest preparation including poses, peak week, tan and a number of other topics that will help you bring your polished physique to the stage. It features over 60 photos that show the body types of each division and each mandatory poses. You will also find information on how to handle the physical and emotional aspects of the offseason.