About this episode

The episode discusses the mindset and strategies needed to successfully complete a bodybuilding prep.

Brad, Jeff, and Brian discuss the mindset an athlete needs to have to successfully complete a bodybuilding prep and to feel good about the end results, whatever they are. What motivates the coaches to continue to execute when things get hard? How does Jeff utilize comparison to make prep feel easier? Why does getting weaker not necessarily mean you’re losing muscle? Why is training in higher rep ranges when you’re depleted maybe not the best idea? Should you proactively change your training when you start prep? What is Brad’s advice on what to do to help you feel better during those times you don’t feel good about the way you look? The answers to these questions and many more are covered in this episode. Timestamps 0:00- How Jeff is feeling 4 days out from his show 2:43- The mindset you have to have to finish a bodybuilding prep 15:04- Trust that the reward is coming and surrender to the process 25:13- The feeling of knowing you did everything you could 29:03- How to handle the parts of prep when you don’t feel like you look good 36:51- Don’t make winning the most important thing 45:32- Why Jeff views bodybuilding as more of an art than a sport 47:16- Tips on training during prep…

People in this episode

Host: Brad

Guests: Jeff, Brian

Topics covered

• bodybuilding prep
• athlete mindset
• training strategies
• performance management
• mental health in fitness

Keywords

• bodybuilding
• prep mentality
• training tips
• performance
• mental health

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