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In his article The Mindset of a Successful Bodybuilder, national bodybuilding champion Hugo Rivera wrote, “[a]s bodybuilders we must keep our eyes on the ultimate goal, which is always more muscle mass with less fat.” The qualities inherent in the most successful bodybuilders, therefore, are those that aid them in attaining this ultimate goal. These qualities, moreover, can be encapsulated into two primary areas-mindset and training. The Correct Bodybuilding Mindset The one quality that sets successful bodybuilders apart from unsuccessful ones is consistency of training, and this consistency depends upon the correct mindset. There should be no room, says Rivera, for thoughts of “giving” up on the achievement of the ultimate vision for one’s body – or even deviating from one’s training schedule. Paradoxically, consistency requires flexibility and preparedness. Be Flexible Many bodybuilders fail by allowing their much-loved sport consume them. Although dedication is admirable, it should never come at…

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