Learning to Pace Meet Prep | Road to the Arnold Vlog 2 (5 Weeks Out)

5 weeks out from the Arnold, Ohio, USAPL, this video shows a full day of prep and the lessons that actually matter. I talk about managing hip soreness, sleep and recovery, morning hydration and nutrition, squat performance, and why pacing your training late in prep is more important than chasing numbers. This is about staying healthy, leaving reps in reserve, and peaking when it counts — not forcing PRs every session. If you like realistic powerlifting prep, recovery talk, and long-term training insight, you’ll enjoy this one. Chapters 0:00 5 weeks out + hip bursitis recovery tip 0:45 Sleep quality vs soreness feedback 1:25 Bodyweight drop, hydration, and electrolytes 2:10 Morning routine, caffeine timing, and work prep 3:00 Physique update + hybrid training mindset 4:25 First meal breakdown and macros 6:55 Pre training fuel and supplements 8:20 Squat session recap and recovery check 9:30 Why pacing your prep matters (Sheffield lessons) 11:55 Final thoughts and meet outlook