How many days b4 do you call it quits???

[MuscleMama87]

I have been reading and it seems as if figure competitors, and some bodybuilders, stop their workouts around 3 days before their comp. They said something about it would show more muscle definition around their comp. time. Is this true? Anyone with experience try this? thanks

[Mynxie]

When I competed on a Saturday my final workout was Wednesday am. So about 4 days out. Hope that helps!

[MuscleMama87]

Originally Posted by Mynxie

When I competed on a Saturday my final workout was Wednesday am. So about 4 days out. Hope that helps!

yes it does help!! and its something else to look foward to..no workouts for 4 days..whoohoo!!!..lol..i can relax a lil

another thing..how was your cardio? Did you do it twice a day or did you just hit it really hard once a day? thanks girl!

[Nic902]

My last leg workout is on Monday before the comp and then I do (upper body) circut training until thursday...nothing intense, high rep/light weight and take off competely on friday.

[jillyrev]

my last day to train if the show is friday or saturday is aways wednesday...
i do cardio right up to then too...i ahve heard some people do cardio up to the last day... yuck

[MuscleMama87]

thanks guys!! its lookin like its an averge of 2-4 days before the big day. About that cardio, I will probably stop that too..but knowing how obsessive I can get with my workouts..I might slip it in..lol

[IronFigure]

For Sat comps I usually stop my workouts Tues or Wed beforehand but will complete my last leg workout the Sat or Sun before. I've found that not doing legs for about 6-7 days before a comp brought out the best seperation in them. My legs get pumped easily and will swell for days after a workout so it works for me. I do cardio up until Wed or Thurs morn but just light cardio, def no HIIT.