The Revive Stronger Podcast

408: High Protein Diets For Better Results - Chris Barakat

Mar 23, 2024
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Chris Barakat
Chris Barakat discusses the impact of fatherhood on bodybuilding, reflections on genetic potential, WNBF 2023 worlds, high protein intake for better results, leucine threshold importance, optimal protein feeding, and balancing protein intake for body composition.
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ANECDOTE

Chris's Fatherhood and Training

  • Chris Barakat survived the first 8-12 weeks of fatherhood mainly by supporting his wife and caring for his newborn.
  • Training was initially reduced to short, full-body sessions to maintain mental and emotional health.
ADVICE

Training Advice for New Parents

  • New parents should reduce training frequency to about three sessions a week focusing on maintenance.
  • Shorter workouts help preserve mental health and allow parents to adapt to new responsibilities.
ANECDOTE

Balancing Training and Life Priorities

  • Chris increased training to five days a week post-fatherhood and focuses on muscle groups twice weekly.
  • He recognizes his bodybuilding window is shrinking as family becomes a priority.
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