a little advice please for competing

**ramsay_1** · 11-05-2007, 05:47 PM

hiya guys, im really thinking about competing. theres a comp in may 09 in barry (UK, Wales) which id like to train for.

have ran a few cycles in the past but want to start training in jan 08.

was wondering should i run a few bulk cycles in 08 to get as big as i can. mayb 3months on/3months off/3months on/3months off then in jan 09 a bulk and cut cycle. Any bulk cycles you suggest?

training wise, should i mostly be focusing on compound exercises most of 08. im def going to be focusing on bringing my legs up.

diet wise, ill be eating as clean as poss while bulking to minimise the fat gain which will be easier to drop while cutting. im going to be paranoid of getting fat though but i guess its all part of it.

anything else to add feel free

cheers

**Consistency** · 11-05-2007, 10:47 PM

I would bulk as long as you can then cut down to competing size. Also the 3 on 3 month off could work, but when bulking I like to go for 15-16 because the slower acting esters take longer to "kick in" and cutting cycles you could go as low as 8 weeks if you like.

this is a very broad question that someone could write a book on...

**ramsay_1** · 11-06-2007, 07:35 AM

i see where your cuming from mate, that is something else i will consider when planning my bulks.

is there anyone out there who has competed in the UK or international that could give me a little advice for things to start thinking about a year before contest??

**Merc..** · 11-06-2007, 07:53 AM

Hi Ramsay... I just saw this and remembered you started a thread about this the other day.. I just did a post search to find it... Sorry I missed your reply ....

So this is going to be your 3rd cycle ?

And to answer your question from your other thread.. No I have never competed but have helped a few people that have...

Keep us posted on your progress...

Merc.

**bigtomo1** · 11-06-2007, 12:40 PM

im no expert but my advice would be to gain as much LEAN mass between now and then,12 weeks out from comp start your pre contest diet and you should be good to go,good luck..

**ramsay_1** · 11-06-2007, 01:29 PM

cheers pal. really looking forward to it. might start a journal in jan to help other 1st timers out who are thinking of competing, posting my diet, training and gear used along the way.