Group: Competitive Bodybuilding & Fitness

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Do i have to shave before a competition?

Kev99
Kev99
Posts: 104
Joined: 2004/08/15
United States
2005/04/29, 11:45 AM
My first competition is about 8 days away. And I remember watching that true life program on MTV about the bodybuilder. I enjoyed it. Well in one part, he was shown shaving his entire body. Well im not the hairiest guy around, but i do have some hair around my lower legs. Okay, my question is, do bodybuilders shave before a competiton?
bropie
bropie
Posts: 1,084
Joined: 2004/12/04
Canada
2005/04/29, 12:34 PM
i think alot of them do nowadays.. it gives the skin a smoother and cleaner appearance, and makes muscle more visible

be careful you dont nick yourself, so do it slow. maybe before your next competition shave a few weeks before, and periodically touch up. then if you nick yourself, your body will have time to heal
bb1fit
bb1fit
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Joined: 2001/06/30
United States
2005/04/29, 07:24 PM
Yes, you must shave. The lights are bright on stage, and with your oil, even the littlest hair will stand out. You want the judges to see your physique, not drawn away by hair. Besides, hair will hide/take away from the cuts you worked so hard to achieve.

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Philia2
Philia2
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Joined: 2001/10/19
France
2005/04/30, 02:58 AM
Yes I confirm, get a shave and your skin will look a lot better. :)

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