8 Dieting Tips For Your First Men's Physique Competition

Preparing for your first men's physique competition isn't something you learn from a textbook. The best advice comes from professionals who compete and prepare others to do the same. Contest prep is a balance between following the numbers and following the mirror. By tweaking your diet, you'll be doing both to make your physique hit its peak just as you climb onstage.

In this nutrition guide, IFBB Men's Physique pro, two-time Mr. Olympia Men's Physique Showdown competitor, and contest prep coach Tonnell Rodrigue shares eight tips on getting stage ready.

1. Set Your Schedule

"The first thing you want to do as a first-time men's physique competitor is to know the exact date you're going to do the show," Rodrigue says. "For a first show, I'd highly recommend getting ready for 30 weeks prior to the show. That gives you enough time to grow muscle."

For the first five weeks, Rodrigue suggests that you train hard and clean up your diet a bit. Then, at week 25, start a full-on contest...

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