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The 'Sadhana': My Off-Season & Competition Prep Journey

byRajaet GoelOnline coaching, and in-person at Greater Kailash II or across Delhi NCRStarts from2,500 per session (video call)View full gallery

Fitness isn't a three-month course, it’s a sadhana. This is my journey—tracking my conditioning, weight, and the science behind my growth seasons and stage prep.

A 10-days-out update. My body weight is 98.6 kgs, and I am focused on hardness and conditioning. I show my full nutrition plan and PED protocol, proving you don't need to starve yourself to get shredded.

My final update, 3 days out from the Sheru Classic. Body weight is 96 kgs, and I am still consuming over 350 grams of carbs. My method is about working with the body, not against it.

Four weeks out from the Sheru Classic. A lot of hard work is still to be done, but the conditioning is coming in. This is the phase where discipline is tested the most.

The abdominal and thigh pose, four weeks out. I did not even know I had 8 packs until now. This is the result of a precise nutrition plan and consistent training.

Five weeks out from the Sheru Classic. Practicing my back relaxed and front double biceps poses. Constant practice is key to making the poses look effortless on stage.

The goal this time is "onion skin." This is my back double biceps, five weeks out, at 101 kgs. The focus is on bringing unparalleled detail and dryness.

Front double biceps, five weeks out. Even at 101 kgs, the abs are visible and the V-taper is prominent. This is what a structured off-season and prep can do.

Six weeks out from Amateur Olympia. The back double biceps pose can make or break your placing. I am focusing hard on nailing it to the core. Body weight is 106 kgs.

Seven weeks out from Amateur Olympia. Shredding week 5, body weight at 105.5 kgs. The process is slow and steady to preserve muscle mass while dropping body fat.

Nine weeks out, body weight 108 kgs. I will not lose, I know this. Even when I feel broken, I will keep fighting. This one life cannot be spent in regret.

About The 'Sadhana': Off-Season & Prep Updates

You see the 110 kg physique in these photos, but you don't see the specific markers I monitor daily to keep body fat low while adding mass. I don't just 'lift heavy'—I track every gram of carbohydrates and manage inflammation through precise blood-work monitoring. If you're wondering how I stay lean while growing, it's not genetics; it's math and discipline applied to the body.

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