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The Revive Stronger Podcast

396: Bodybuilding Case Studies | A Deep Dive into Bodybuilders' Practices - Brad Schoenfeld & Dr. Pak

Dec 30, 2023
Bodybuilding experts Brad Schoenfeld and Dr. Pak discuss gender differences, losing lean mass, maintaining strength, hormonal panels, and more in bodybuilding case studies. They dive into the nuances of competition preparation, varied training methods, testosterone variability, rebound effects, and neuromuscular performance in bodybuilders.
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  • Female athletes maintain or increase lean mass, while males tend to lose during competition prep.
  • Testosterone levels decrease in males but are stable or increased in females during prep.

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Body Composition Changes During Competition Preparation

Female athletes maintained or even increased lean mass, whereas males tended to lose more lean mass during competition preparation. Female athletes started with a higher body fat percentage and competed around 13% body fat, while males competed around 5% body fat. The study showed that females generally lost weight slower than males, with men losing around 0.4 kg per week and women losing about 0.3 kg per week.

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