5 Big Mistakes That Make You A Loser

I just entered the Free Form Fitness Games on Sunday and could not complete the bodyweight endurance event! I am so sore, I can't raise my arms. It was tough for 235 lb bodybuilder. It was tough for everyone, especially for those that did not prepare. It was 75 chin-ups, 100 push-ups, 150 sit-ups and 150 bodyweight squats, in best time. There was a grand cup trophy, medals and good cash to the winners. Overall, it was a great turn out, very fun and lots of energy.

Here are 5 common mistakes that every bodybuilder should know that will surely slow your time and maybe even get you to quit a fitness challenge event half-way through.

1. Don't eat a box of Milk Duds an hour before the event as your primary source of carbs. As we all know sugar not good for long term energy supply as your glycemic load gets very high and then your body compensates by removing most of the extra energy (blood glucose) we need while doing an endurance type event. So basically, you make yourself weaker.

2. Don't gain 20 lbs on your bulk diet in the several weeks before the challenge. Try doing 75 chin-ups with an extra 20 lbs on you.

3. If your going to do a pull-up (over-hand) versus a chin-up (under-hand), make sure you practice this way a few months before.

4. Don't train back, chest, abs or legs before the event. Give yourself at at least 3-4 days off completely.. Moderate cardio is fine and encouraged, but don't get sore.

5. Don't rush to finish the reps. You'll run out of gas and will feel like throwing up. Time yourself, between repetitions so that your ATP stores can build up. Get out as many reps as you can until you get momentary failure. Stop and rest for at least 30 seconds, then go again for as many as you can. You recover 80% of your ATP in the first 60 seconds, so don't assume your going to get the same amount of reps out. Pace yourself and you'll finish just fine.

Stumble It!