#285: The True Cost of Contest Prep
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Alberto, Jeff, Brad, and Brian discuss all the costs (financial, time, health, etc.) to consider when planning a contest prep. What are the financial costs associated with prepping for and competing in a bodybuilding show? What is the coaches’ order of operations in terms of when to purchase what over the course of a contest prep? Why do the coaches recommend waiting to sign up for the show you’re planning on competing in? When is a good time to schedule your polygraph test and tan? What costs other than money come with dedicating yourself to the sport of bodybuilding? How do the coaches pick what shows they are going to compete in and how do they help their athletes choose shows? The answers to these questions and many more are covered in this episode. Timestamps0:00- The financial cost of prepping and competing 11:51- The cost of coaching 17:05- The coaches’ order of operations in terms of when to purchase what over the course of a contest prep 24:46- When to pay the entry fee, schedule your polygraph test, and schedule your tan 28:48- Make sure to research the show you are thinking about competing in 31:15- Various costs and fees associated with competing 38:03- How the coaches pick what shows they’re going to compete in and how they help their athletes choose shows 50:25- Bodybuilding doesn’t always make sense financially and that’s okay 53:05- Costs other than money that come with dedicating yourself to the sport of bodybuilding59:30- Prepping gets easier the more you do it Selected Links From This EpisodeThe 3DMJ Vault- https://www.3dmjvault.com/bundles/vipThanks for listening to The 3D Muscle Journey Podcast 💪 SIGN UP FOR ONE-ON-ONE COACHING SERVICES - https://3dmusclejourney.com/coaching/TAKE OUR VIDEO COURSES FOR SERIOUS LIFTERS - https://www.3dmjvault.com/bundles/vipWatch our show on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/team3dmj
First published
06/26/2025
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68 minutes
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