General
prepping
What does prepping mean?
Undergoing contest preparation — the strict diet and training to get stage-ready.
"She's prepping for her first figure show."
Origin
Verb form of contest 'prep' in bodybuilding.
Frequently asked questions
What does prepping mean in bodybuilding?
It means going through contest prep — following the strict diet and training routine to get stage-ready for a competition.
How do you know if someone is prepping?
They're usually dieting hard, tracking food strictly, dropping body fat and building their sessions around an upcoming show date.
Is prepping only for bodybuilders?
The term is rooted in physique sport (bodybuilding, figure, bikini), but anyone dieting down for a stage show might say they're prepping.
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