Brains and Gains with Dr. David Maconi Geoffrey Verity Schofield Q&A (Pt 1): High Dose Creatine, High Volume Training, Weak Points
Sep 26, 2025
Geoffrey Verity Schofield, an experienced bodybuilding coach and content creator, dives into a wealth of knowledge in this discussion. He answers audience questions on high-dose creatine and its cognitive benefits, and how advanced lifters can manage realistic yearly progress. Schofield also shares insights on training high volume without injuries, the growing hype around full-body workouts, and the balance needed between calisthenics skills and bodybuilding goals. Plus, he candidly identifies his own weak points and the necessity for targeted specialization.
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Cutting Is Humbling Despite Strength Retention
- Geoffrey and David describe multiple cuts and how small weight differences matter visually when already lean.
- They both found cutting humbling and reported strength retention was surprisingly good across diets.
Fast Transformations Warrant Nuanced Skepticism
- Rapid transformations raise reasonable skepticism due to rate and photo reuse, but genetics and other factors can explain fast gains.
- Geoffrey bets they are likely enhanced yet acknowledges a non-zero chance they're natural.
Use Creatine Consistently; Consider Dose Trials
- Try creatine daily since Geoffrey and David find it beneficial and well-supported, even if effects can be subtle.
- Consider experimenting with higher doses for cognitive or non-muscle benefits while monitoring effects.