Harley how much weight does craig usually go up the first weeks after a comp?
Dear Kim Jong Bob,
That is a very interesting question you pose as over the years, Craig has had to change the way he does business after a show.
In years past, Craig would get as heavy as he could (232-238 roughly, some years even higher) and then diet down for a show ending up at around
210 pounds, provided his metabolism didn't go nuts the last few days and wither him down to 205.
Then, after a show, he would gain 15 pounds within 2-3 days. Then he would gain a bit more within a few more days. I remember one time, about less than
a week after a show, he swelled up so much he couldn't take off his own shoes. Even his tiny ankles were swollen.
A few years back, he was so dehydrated after the Mr. Olympia, that he found himself in a hospital with a scare to his heart. He was fine after some IV and a few
medications.
Consequently, he will never allow himself to drop too much weight too fast and then gain too much back too fast.
Craig always believed that the best time to put on "quality muscle" was immediately after a show when your body is completely depleted. Begin by eating very good food
and taking in enough protein and he feels you can really add on the type of muscle we all desire.
Now, Craig competed last week at 210 pounds. Today he is 220 pounds, still a bit depleted but filled with Gatorade.
I hope this was helpful.
Harley