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    Home > PreContest > Diets > Off-Season Diets


    Introduction
    The idea behind off-season prep is usually to gain bulk, size, more muscle mass, and strength. Ideally, you're just coming off the strict dieting from your precontest phase and now your goal is to get as big as possible. You want to gain lots of muscle without gaining lots of extra fat. These diets should help!

    Diets of Champions
    Weight Gaining Diets - These are the primary diets for gaining muscle mass and size!
    The History of Bodybuilding Diets - Over the many years of bodybuilding, and contests there has been two main types of pre-contest dieting. See what has changed over the years...and what hasn't.
    Low Carb Diet - The Low Carb Diet, made popular in the 50's and 60's by Mr. Olympia winner Frank Zane is experiencing quite a comeback thanks to Dr. Atkins...not just from bodybuilders, but anyone trying to trim off extra fat quickly.
    Anabolic Diet - A version of the high fat diet...keep your muscles growing! Learn about the "metabolic shift" going from a carb burner to a fat burner.
    Low Calorie - The low calorie diet involves restricting calories...hmmm I bet you didn't know that! But, what calores do you eat? Find out.
    High Protein vs. High Carb - The pros and cons of each theory.
    Balanced Carb and Protein Diet with Veggies - Just as the name implies, this is a diet involving a balance of certain proteins, carbs, vegetables, and supplements. Made popular by Bill Phillips, this diet can really work if followed correctly.
    Famous Bodybuilder Diets - Find out what kind of diets famous pros like Arnold Swarzenegger, Frank Zane, Lee Haney, and others used to get ripped for a bodybuilding competition.
    All other Diets - Go to our main Diets page for other diets theories, and dietary guidelines.
    Off-Season Workouts - Find hardcore leaning, muscle defining workouts to get you ready for the contest!
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