Bodybuilding: Covid-19 for Bodybuilders

Covid-19 for Bodybuilders
Daily Discussion Thread: 03/17/2020
My show got cancelled guys. Here's my (for now) final form 2.5 weeks out.
Tell me a more iconic pose than Lee's victory pose?
What happened to Matt Mendenhall?
was prepping for comp :( . 8 weeks out

Covid-19 for Bodybuilders

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 03:54 PM PDT

Thanks to u/ikannfrancais for this information.

Consider not going to the gym. If you must go to the gym: go less frequently or for less time. Do as much as your workout as possible outside of the gym (ideally your entire workout). Ask yourself: do I really need to use the mat at the gym to do my stretches? Answer: no, you can do them in your living room. Consider replacing your entire gym routine with home workouts (or as much of them as possible).
Keep at least 6 feet of separation between you and others at the gym. Avoid handshakes/high-fives and personal contact.
To be perfectly clear re: 2, do not lift any weight that requires a spotter. Do not use spotters. Save PR attempts for a later date.
If you must go to the gym: go during off-peak hours. Peak hours are typically before+after the work day (so 6-9am and 5-9pm; avoid going at these times).
If you must go to the gym: Wipe down equipment before and after use. Wash your hands between exercises. Think about how long a set lasts; you should wash your hands at least that long.
Do not touch your face. Bring a clean towel if you need to wipe sweat from your face (even better would be a roll of paper towels so you can dispose of them). This is something you should have been doing anyway.
If you are feeling at all unwell, stay home. From the gym, from work, etc.
Yes, this is inconvenient, but the more people make an effort the sooner it will over and the precautions will remain less extreme.

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Daily Discussion Thread: 03/17/2020

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 05:00 PM PDT

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My show got cancelled guys. Here's my (for now) final form 2.5 weeks out.

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 05:21 PM PDT

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Tell me a more iconic pose than Lee's victory pose?

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 10:51 PM PDT

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What happened to Matt Mendenhall?

Posted: 18 Mar 2020 02:48 AM PDT

Is Matt still around? I saw some pics of him training which were taken about 15 years ago, and whilst he still looked good, I always wonder if he's still around and what he gets up to these days. He was incredibly promising during the 80s/90s so hopefully he's doing well

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was prepping for comp :( . 8 weeks out

Posted: 17 Mar 2020 11:18 PM PDT