32: How To Transition To Off Season (And It Not Suck)

Everything Else In Bodybuilding

Welcome back guys! The holiday season is in full swing and chances are you are focusing on other things besides contest prep. For most competitors this is what we call the “off season.” I have found over the years that the transition from contest prep mode to “off season” can be challenging for people.

Today I talk about how to make it suck a lot less. I also provide some strategy on how to structure your off season based on your specific goals, whether it’s to be leaner at your next show, build muscle, or improve stage presence.

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Key Takeaways
*How my perspective on off season has changed over the past 10 years (2:20)
*Working out is made out to be such a big deal (4:24)
*The dreadful 1 mile run (5:08)
*Better is Better (6:12)
*You just need to move (6:55)
*Transitioning your diet to off season (8:15)
*Alcohol and post show (11:34)
*Post show goals - getting leaner (14:14)
*Post show goals - building muscle (15:50)
*Post show goals - better your posing and stage presence (17:19)
*Post show and PEDs (19:27)