Hey, I was looking for input on precontest training, I am currently 4 weeks out. I am currently doing 3 on 1 off 2 on 1 off. I have sort of a Max-Ot style heavy and moderate reps 4-12. My question is I read through beverly to not go to failure the final two weeks? What has everyone else done, my main objective is to not go light and change my whole look like I see so many do just cause they feel they don't have the energy. But I don't want to hurt my look by going to failure the last two weeks too.
DAC

Aram has always told me to keep my weights heavy and aim for the 6-8 rep range.

Going above that can be catabolic due to the decrease in cals consumed that close to contest time.

Based off his advice, IMO... I dont know that there's anything wrong with going to failure, as long as you stay in that rep range. Thats what i do, and i've managed to add muscle mass approaching both shows i've done and am still adding muscle mass while approachin my next competition.

Keep hitting it hard and heavy right now. Just stick with what you're doing. I kept my weights heavy and training the same until then this past year, but at 2 weeks out I started a week of superset training that worked well for me then I went in to a sepecific final week lifting plan.

I can send you over the final 2 weeks training that I did if you want. Craig (Cytrainer913) outlined it for me and he got it from Dr. Joe who's known for helping natural bodybuilders nail their peak.

Just use the “Search Beverly” function (it's at top of Beverly's home page) and type in “contest training”. This will bring up a number of helpful references for you. Here are a couple of great examples:

http://www.bodybuildingworld.com/vol9_3/contest_train.html
and
http://www.bodybuildingworld.com/Contest/