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The Brutal Truth About Bodybuilding Competitions (No One Talks About This)


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Thinking about competing in bodybuilding?Before you step on stage, you NEED to hear this.In this video, I break down the brutal, honest truth about bodybuilding competitions... the parts that are often over-glamorized on social media but rarely discussed openly.I explain the three major phases of bodybuilding competition:The off-season / build phaseThe contest prep phaseThe post-competition (reverse diet & rebound) phaseMost people believe contest prep is the hardest part but in reality, post-comp blues, rebound weight gain, hormonal issues, body image struggles, and mental health challenges are what catch competitors off guard.This video is meant to educate, not scare you , so if you do decide to compete, you go in fully informed, mentally prepared, and with realistic expectations.In this video, you’ll learn:✔️ Why most people shouldn’t compete✔️ The real mental & physical cost of contest prep✔️ Why post-show recovery is the hardest phase✔️ How reverse dieting actually works✔️ The dangers of competing without proper coaching✔️ Why bodybuilding is NOT a short-term goalI love bodybuilding — I’ve lived it my entire life — but it’s my responsibility to tell the truth.👉 If you’re thinking about competing, watch this first.👉 Send this to a friend who wants to step on stage.💬 Comment below:What federation are you competing in?Are you planning your first show?🔔 Subscribe for more honest fitness & bodybuilding contentMY INSTAGRAM: @jasminetemplinfitness@jastemplin TIKTOK: @jasminetemplinfitness https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSerpcbpx/Enquiries/Coaching:https://www.teamabsoluteathlete.com/Email: [email protected] My Links: https://linktr.ee/jasminetemplinfitness

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The Absolute PodcastBy Jasmine Templin