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Ketogenic Bodybuilding: A Natural Athlete’s Guide to Competitive Savagery
Initially, Robert Sikes embraced “bro dieting” in order to win bodybuilding shows. He soon found out, however, that the side effects were disastrous.
Despite athletic successes, Sikes’ high-carb, low-nutrient crash dieting led to imbalanced hormones, a lowered sex drive, diminished strength and an unhealthy relationship with food. Struggling with disordered eating, Sikes could see no way out of his self-created hell—until, that is, he found the ketogenic diet.
After seeing drastic improvements in his gym performance, relationships and overall health, Sikes pioneered a new method of natural bodybuilding that leveraged a ketogenic protocol with high dietary fats and nutrient-dense foods.
The wisdom gleaned from his rigorous self-experimentation is compiled in Ketogenic Bodybuilding, a comprehensive guide to achieving show-level conditioning by following a healthy, sustainable ketogenic plan.
In Ketogenic Bodybuilding, readers will
The seven phases necessary for successful contest prep and reverse dietingThe mindset and manipulations required for success in each phaseNutritional meals with enough “caloric runway” to properly fuel the training demandsHow strategic ketogenic refeeds can control metabolism and help push through plateausThe three levers to manipulate for optimal cardio (and progressive overload training)Why safe “reverse dieting” after a show is as important as the prep itselfThe ins and outs of posing, tanning, exercise, supplements and more
In Ketogenic Bodybuilding, Sikes has produced a guide that proves natural ketogenic bodybuilding isn’t simply competitive; when used correctly, it is positively savage.
Despite athletic successes, Sikes’ high-carb, low-nutrient crash dieting led to imbalanced hormones, a lowered sex drive, diminished strength and an unhealthy relationship with food. Struggling with disordered eating, Sikes could see no way out of his self-created hell—until, that is, he found the ketogenic diet.
After seeing drastic improvements in his gym performance, relationships and overall health, Sikes pioneered a new method of natural bodybuilding that leveraged a ketogenic protocol with high dietary fats and nutrient-dense foods.
The wisdom gleaned from his rigorous self-experimentation is compiled in Ketogenic Bodybuilding, a comprehensive guide to achieving show-level conditioning by following a healthy, sustainable ketogenic plan.
In Ketogenic Bodybuilding, readers will
The seven phases necessary for successful contest prep and reverse dietingThe mindset and manipulations required for success in each phaseNutritional meals with enough “caloric runway” to properly fuel the training demandsHow strategic ketogenic refeeds can control metabolism and help push through plateausThe three levers to manipulate for optimal cardio (and progressive overload training)Why safe “reverse dieting” after a show is as important as the prep itselfThe ins and outs of posing, tanning, exercise, supplements and more
In Ketogenic Bodybuilding, Sikes has produced a guide that proves natural ketogenic bodybuilding isn’t simply competitive; when used correctly, it is positively savage.
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Published January 21, 2022
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January 1, 2023
This comprehensive book provides everything you need to know to prepare for a bodybuilding show utilizing a ketogenic lifestyle. It is exhaustive—441 pages of detailed information and resources. I am amazed at the level of effort, commitment, and sacrifice that is necessary to compete. I would highly recommend this book if you are new to bodybuilding.
There are three parts: preliminary groundwork, the prep, and appendices. The author also provides a free electronic companion guide.
Everything you ever wanted or needed to know about competing in a natural bodybuilding competition is included. Be prepared to be all in. You cannot pick and choose what to implement and think you will succeed.
There are three parts: preliminary groundwork, the prep, and appendices. The author also provides a free electronic companion guide.
Everything you ever wanted or needed to know about competing in a natural bodybuilding competition is included. Be prepared to be all in. You cannot pick and choose what to implement and think you will succeed.
March 7, 2022
Fantastic book
This book is so much more than a "bodybuilding" book! It dives into everything to prepare you both physically and mentally. If you're looking for a book to expand your horizons in regards to the ketogenic diet this is the book! Such a great wealth of information!
This book is so much more than a "bodybuilding" book! It dives into everything to prepare you both physically and mentally. If you're looking for a book to expand your horizons in regards to the ketogenic diet this is the book! Such a great wealth of information!
June 28, 2023
Great book
July 23, 2024
its a book about getting ready for a bodybuilding show lol. Don't know what I expected.
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