Men’s Physique rewards a crisp V-taper, capped shoulders, and lean conditioning in board shorts — not the mass of Open bodybuilding. A typical 12–16 week prep breaks into distinct phases.
Weeks 12–8: Early prep
Moderate deficit, high protein (2.2–2.4 g/kg), build posing practice 2× weekly. Cardio starts low — add steps before aggressive sessions.
Weeks 8–4: Mid prep
Tighten calories, increase NEAT and optional LISS. Weak points (rear delts, lats width) get extra volume. Check-in photos every 2 weeks.
Weeks 4–0: Peak
Fine-tune sodium, water, and carbs under experienced guidance. Peak week is individual — copy-paste plans from forums are risky.
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For educational purposes only — not medical advice.