Your NPC Bikini Competition Day Checklist

Stay prepared for your NPC bikini competition with our complete competition day checklist. From skin prep to packing essentials, get tips to ensure you shine on stage.

Did you finally decide to compete in a bikini, fitness, or figure competition? Well, the stress can take over your entire body and mind. And that's completely normal.

Hundreds of girls compete every year and have tons of competition questions, what to do what not to do. If you have never competed before, it is hard to know, and if you have competed, your brain is most probably not functioning at its best to remember anything.

Competition prep is an overwhelming process and to help you stay on track and reduce stress, we have made a simple checklist to guide you through the journey more easily.

So, let's get into it.

NPC Competition Day Checklist

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1. Evaluate your starting point

Take a good look at yourself in the mirror and if you are unsure about your current state, join a gym training program to get the best results. You will also have to measure your fat percentage and take a few measurements of your body and photos to keep track of your body's progress.

2. Set clear goals for yourself

Define your short and long-term goals to make it easier for you to achieve better. You need to identify your weaknesses and strengths to help create better training and nutritional goals. Remember, just like a training program, your nutrition must also be on point, so ask an expert and get a plan made.

3. Choose the right organization

Yes, this needs to be done earlier in your prep journey. Decide the organization you love the most and even your muscle goals comply with. Check the rules and regulations.

Here are some popular options:

• NPC Bikini competitions
• WBFF
• OCB
• NGA
• INBF

4. Practice your routine

Make sure to practice your posing routine earlier in the prep process, If you compete in fitness competitions, you need to perfect your work and skills in the right way possible. Find photos of professional competitors and use them as a reference for your posing routine.

5. Try attending shows

Before deciding on which organization to choose, you can attend a couple of local or regional shows to see how other athletes perform on stage and it will also help you understand how the competition runs.

6. Find a support network

Connect with other athletes closer to you and form groups to provide each other support and motivation throughout the prep journey.

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1. Start practicing in heels

You need to get comfortable walking in 6-inch heels. Practice around your home and take videos of you performing the routine. This way you can point out the errors easily. You can also start practicing in your competition bikinis to make it easier. Incorporate 15 mins of posing after your weight lifting session, take pictures in each pose, and compare them for reference.

2. Get your competition bikini

Start looking for good quality competition bikinis, this suit plays an important role in the competition. So, get the right color and fit. Order in advance so that if any changes need to be made, you can get the suit altered easily before the competition.

3. Track your progress

You need to adjust your training program and nutrition based on your current and future physique goals. Keep updating your body fat percentage, take body measurements, and click photos with your changing physique. Compare them to your earlier photos to keep track of improvements.

4. Review & refine yourself

This will happen over time. Go to your posing guide and video sessions to review if anything needs to be changed. Ensure the show registration is correct and that your registration card has come in via email.

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1. Final plan adjustments

This is the time to make the final tweaks to your training program based on your current physique at the time.

2. Preparations

Plan for your final week of prep before the NPC bikini competition, and make sure to confirm your suit delivery time with your suit maker.

3. Mock competition prep

Do mock competition and competition bikini rehearsal to feel more comfortable on stage.

4. Final touches

The very last step is to decide your competition makeup and tanning session for show day. Make these appointments early because most makeup artists are pretty busy around competition locations.

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This is the most crucial time before your competition, so stick to the training schedule your trainer has made for you. Avoid making any drastic changes in your diet or workout. This is also the right time to practice your skin prep. Before the tan, exfoliate your skin and get a makeup demo done to make sure it works with your suit and tan.

If you're new to NPC competitions or want to brush up on the rules, check out our essential guide for first-time competitors to stay informed and confident on show day.

Also, prepare a bag full of things you will need on show day, including a cooler for keeping your food and water cold. Double-check all the details of your show and location with the promoter.

Finally, on show day, keep full focus on showcasing the hard work you have put in the last 4 months. Your final goal is to look incredible on stage.

So, minimize the stress and look your best!

And this is it! Your entire NPC bikini competition checklist. We hope now you will be well-prepared for your competition.

Good luck on your journey!