#269: Train & Diet For Your Competitive Division

Episode • Nov 14, 2024 • 1h 0m

Brian and Alberto share their thoughts on and benefits of the newer divisions that have come into the sport of bodybuilding in recent years. The coaches give tips on how to choose which division to compete in and how to customize your training to best support your success in that division. How much can a natural athlete customize their physique to align with the division they compete in? If you’re new to lifting, should you train for the division you plan on competing in? Do most top natural men’s physique competitors train their legs? Generally speaking, when it comes to fat loss, how does the process differ between males and females? When it comes to highly-processed foods, what is something to consider when prepping? The answers to these questions and many more are covered in this episode.

Timestamps

0:00- The coaches’ thoughts on the newer divisions that have come into the sport of bodybuilding in recent years

9:37- How to choose which division to compete in

17:54- Customizing your training to best support your success in the division you compete in

35:42- The men’s divisions

39:21- Dieting strategies for different divisions

42:37- Differences between males and females (generally speaking)

52:13- Something to consider when it comes to highly-processed foods

58:17- Prepping isn’t always a good environment to learn in

Selected Links From This Episode

Macros Into Meals (Vault Course)- ⁠https://www.3dmjvault.com/courses/macros-into-meals⁠

The 3DMJ Vault- ⁠https://www.3dmjvault.com/bundles/vip⁠