Post Contest Anabolic Window

[jhh2020]

Contest prep normally lasts for 12-20weeks and if you are using gear, you would obviously want to be on for the whole time to preserve as much muscle mass as possible.

But it came to my attention that if you end your cycle with the contest, then you wouldn't be able to take full advantage of the 'post contest anabolic window'. I just made that term up lol.

What I'm saying is once the dietary restrictions are lifted, then it would be the prime time to grow. But if you're on PCT, would you be able to take advantage of this time?

I can see this contest prep cycle quickly turning into a never-ending cycle, which I really don't want. Would it be better just to take it easy for awhile and recover after the contest?? Any thoughts on how to go about this?

 

[Wolfpack]

You would still get anabolic effects when you start consuming regular food. I've done shows clean and w/gear. I gained the exact same amount of weight after each one, along with the return of more strength and energy. Food can be very anabolic.

 

[TooPowerful4u]

I dont give a shit if it is an anabolic window lol. I hate havin to take drugs to be competitive in the first place, after my show is over and havin to take like 6 different things, im fuckin OFF for 3 months.

 

[jerrywear]

same here i dont take anything after the show,the body needs to get some rest from all the shit we takeing
i am still clean and i am already stronder when ever been,and biger tooi am very happy with those results and 2 more month and again back on the diet and get ready for another showthat sound great

 

[jhh2020]

Thanks for the replies guys. Yeah I think I will stop everything after the contest to give my body a rest and not fall into the trap of relying on drugs. Gotta train, eat, and sleep first!

 

[AWN2004]

On a side note...one of my pals who did a show in November, only took about 3 weeks off(from gear) and was in the gym the very next week. In other words, no time for his body to recover. He rebounded so badly that by Christmas he was right around 250 ( he was a light heavy at the show). He was not eating badly nor was not training hard, but what he was doing was seriously burning the candle at both ends. He really looked in bad shape from all the water retention and bloat, not to mention just plain unhealthy. He started getting sick and could not seem to shake the flu for a really long time. Pretty much his body was telling him to chill out for a while. He went to the doc and got his blood work done and his body was a wreck. Serioulsy, I would just eat and train like normal and let your body have a break from gear for a couple months. You will make gains without gear in that time period.

 

[Rogue]

I think you make your best gains after a show, stopping the supplements is a big mistake immediately after a strong training and dieting phase.You must remeber AAS are anabolic meaning they work best in a catabolic environment. After a show is when you make your best gains albeit the training must change dramatically if you are serious about those gains. You can cosistently gain 4-7 lbs after a show. Not to mention bring out your lagging bodyparts.

 

[xcelbeyond]

I think you make your best gains after a show, stopping the supplements is a big mistake immediately after a strong training and dieting phase.You must remeber AAS are anabolic meaning they work best in a catabolic environment. After a show is when you make your best gains albeit the training must change dramatically if you are serious about those gains. You can cosistently gain 4-7 lbs after a show. Not to mention bring out your lagging bodyparts.

I think a much bigger mistake is taking time off (more than a day or 2) after a contest. Like Big A has said; take advantage of the state your body is in and get right back on the diet (eating properly) and training hard.

I did it clean after my last contest and gained back like I was on drugs

 

[Mr_Magoo]

I think you make your best gains after a show, stopping the supplements is a big mistake immediately after a strong training and dieting phase.You must remeber AAS are anabolic meaning they work best in a catabolic environment. After a show is when you make your best gains albeit the training must change dramatically if you are serious about those gains. You can cosistently gain 4-7 lbs after a show. Not to mention bring out your lagging bodyparts.

i would think somehting anabolic in nature is most effective in an anabolic enviroment, not one that contradicts it