Contest Prep

[Big Bapper]

Out of intrest how many board members pay a trainer to do there contest prep for them or do you go it a loan like myself(with a little help from promuscle ).

Respect.

 

[MAINEVENT]

Out of intrest how many board members pay a trainer to do there contest prep for them or do you go it a loan like myself(with a little help from promuscle ).

Respect.

Ive used trainers before and each has done something different. Ive learned a lot from their different aspects and think each has their own merit. The last show i did i had help from Edge.....it was more like he was keeping me in check and making sure i didn't do anything stupid. However, Ive just hired Alex A to help with my upcoming prep. Im extremely confident that he will help me achieve my best 'package' to date.

 

[gtj220]

Great question, I have used an IFBB pro in the past and would like to consider using somone this year. What are some good reccomendations? And do you guys feel that doing it over the internet with digital photo's is really worth it. It would seem that "in person" service is more realistic, please chime in guys.

 

[mrsoul]

i am using a pro this year.

 

[Big Bapper]

Great replys guys. I beleive I know my own body better than anyone thats why I prep myself. However mainevent posted a very good point about hiring a trainer just to keep a eye on you to make sure that you dont do anything stupid and less face it on low carbs we are all capable of making little mastakes.

For contest prep so far we have onboard,
Edge
Alex A

Anyone else hire a trainer for contest prep.

 

[Big Bapper]

i am using a pro this year.

Any name droping ??

 

[MAINEVENT]

Any name droping ??

I worked with Hutch and Hiramabiff this past year. Does that count?

Also of course Phil and Rob Roy. More than likely Dusty also.

One more....!berserker (Shelby).

 

[phoenix13]

i go with a pro. we collaborate all year long. but when it gets closer to showtime, i just follow orders b/c my mind plays tricks on me and the last thing i need to be doing is thinking more.

i recommend robin parker without hesitation.

 

[sonis9]

I do contest prep. for 10-15 people a year in my hometown and 2-3 over the internet. when it comes time for my shows, i still hire someone to keep and eye on me. those last 4-5 weeks are too important, and the mind can play some tricks on you.

 

[Rob Roy]

Thanks Main. I have a large team that I'm currently prepping for March, April and already for May as well. We start with the San Deigo open.
As far as for myself, I've mainly done my own thing, but have usually had an extra eye on me for posing and also to make sure that I don't do anything stupid. I didn't have an extra eye this summer when I looked my best and I needed one badly. I ruined all of my hard work starting at 2 weeks out. I know where I went wrong, but to ensure that I don't make that mistake again, I hired Dusty to keep me in line.

 

[wakejump4me]

i have never done a show but had a few photo shootings. i've always done my own prep and reached pleasing condition .
for my last prep i hired Skip . i cannot say enough good things about this guy . if some one is looking for getting peeled >>he is the way to go .
i will hire him again , it is worth it . the other reason why i recommend to hire a prep guy is , that you don't have as much stress . you don't have to worry about the diet or any magic formulas for the last week . you don't have to worry that you might fuck up your condition because you start experimenting with sodium .................. get what i am saying ?

wake

 

[MAINEVENT]

Great question, I have used an IFBB pro in the past and would like to consider using somone this year. What are some good reccomendations? And do you guys feel that doing it over the internet with digital photo's is really worth it. It would seem that "in person" service is more realistic, please chime in guys.

Honestly if the person knows what they are doing, prepping ove the internet shouldn't be a problem.

 

[nosmas]

When it goes BAD between trainer and trainee... (see posts following pics)

**broken link removed**

 

[dirkmoneyshot]

I do contest prep. for 10-15 people a year in my hometown and 2-3 over the internet. when it comes time for my shows, i still hire someone to keep and eye on me. those last 4-5 weeks are too important, and the mind can play some tricks on you.

Same here.........

 

[bigfatandugly]

i know myself, that i enjoy the challenge of the prep abnd what i learn from it each time i do it. thats why i do it, for the challenge. i absolutely hate getting on stage. one year i dieted down 16 weeks, went to the weigh-in and then went home. after the weigh- in my job was done. didnt need the placing. the prep is a personal thing for me.

that being said, i would have someone who has an eye for prep to have a look at you once a week, just simply because you see yourself every day and wont necessarily notice any changes that are occuring that may need correction.

he'll see if you are flat and need to take a day to carb, if your getting too stringy or if your losing too much lean as sometimes we don't see these things as readily as someone else would.

nothing wrong with doing your own prep, but an experienced eye can aid greatly.


BFU

 

[db006]

way easier to have someone....IMO

 

[MAINEVENT]

One more things for those guys looking for someone. There is nothing wrong with emailing/talking to several guys about prep. You have to find someone who you feel you click with.

Also I have found that some take much longer to answer back than others. This may not be a problem for some people, but i usually like to know the answer to my questions within a decent time frame (12-24 hours).

 

[Phidias]

He's a wealth of knowledge training wise... you can't go wrong with PHIL.
But even more important, he will ALWAYS see your health as his first priority.

 

[Big Bapper]

I worked with Hutch and Hiramabiff this past year. Does that count?

Also of course Phil and Rob Roy. More than likely Dusty also.

One more....!berserker (Shelby).

I know buddy, when you put it like that. We have allot of good guys right here. Respect.

 

[mike1107]

I have only done photo shoots but every time tried to be around 5-6% bodyfat lol

I've worked with trainers too, it increased my knowledges + u don't have any stress at all, they set up food for u and adjust it ... and there is always something to learn

my votes would go for Phil or Skip here