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“My sole goal when getting ready for a contest was not building a lot of size, although when I was coming up pure muscle size was still very important. I was always really concerned about coming in very sharp conditioning wise.” quote by Dorian Yates
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“My sole goal when getting ready for a contest was not building a lot of size, although when I was coming up pure muscle size was still very important. I was always really concerned about coming in very sharp conditioning wise.”

Dorian Yates

About This Quote

Prioritizes conditioning and sharpness over sheer muscle size for competitive success.

In simple terms: Sharp conditioning beats bulk for contests.

Key Takeaway

Conditioning is key.

Themes

training strategy bodybuilding competition preparation physiology mindset

Mood

determined focused disciplined

Type

motivational instructional

When to use this quote

  • pre‑competition prep
  • cutting phase
  • stage posing
  • strength athletes

Key Concepts

muscle hypertrophy body composition performance optimization

Practical Applications

  • designing contest‑ready programs
  • coaching athletes on conditioning

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does conditioning affect stage presence?
  • Can size be sacrificed without losing competitiveness?
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