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General Slang
prep
PREP · noun · slang
The strict diet/training run-up to a bodybuilding show.
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Contest prep: the dedicated period of dieting and training leading up to a bodybuilding competition or event.
“He's 12 weeks out and deep into prep.”
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prep In A Sentence
He's 12 weeks out and deep into prep.
Origin & Usage
Clipping of 'preparation'; central to competitive bodybuilding.
Variants
contest prep
People Also Ask
What does prep mean in bodybuilding?
It's short for contest prep — the strict period of dieting and training an athlete follows to get stage-ready for a show.
How long is a bodybuilding prep?
It varies with starting condition, but preps commonly run from around 12 to 20+ weeks out from the competition.
Why is prep so hard?
The deep calorie deficit needed to get stage-lean brings hunger, fatigue and low energy, all while training hard to keep muscle.
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