Brandon Kempter

Brandon Kempter is a natural bodybuilding coach and competitor who shares his inspiring journey back to the stage after a five-year break. He discusses effective mental shifts for reducing stress during contest prep and the vital role of coaching support. Brandon emphasizes the importance of identifying weaknesses and strategic refeeds in nutrition. He advocates for the deadlift as a key exercise in off-season training, balancing intensity with load management. Additionally, he explores the concept of flexible rigidity in nutrition, making bodybuilding both effective and adaptable.

Brandon Kempter, a sports nutritionist, discusses extreme leanness, the debate over the necessity of flatness during prep, and the value of 1% improvements. He explores the importance of details, tracking variables, macros, weight classes, and the impact of language in bodybuilding.

In this conversation, Brandon Kempter shares his journey to becoming an IFBB Pro, discussing the challenges and triumphs of his competitive season. He compares the experiences of natural and untested bodybuilding competitions, emphasizing the importance of production quality and athlete experience. Brandon reflects on the implications of pro card rules and his decision-making process regarding future competitions. He also delves into his off-season strategies, peaking techniques, and the evolving standards in bodybuilding. The discussion touches on the role of coaching, the potential impact of AI in the industry, and Brandon's commitment to leaving a positive legacy in bodybuilding. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 02:11 Brandon's Journey to IFBB Pro 05:08 Comparing Natural and Untested Competitions 08:14 Navigating Pro Card Decisions 11:08 Understanding Natural vs Untested Shows 14:10 The Importance of Competitive Standards 17:00 The Future of Natural Bodybuilding 20:13 Brandon's Growth and Development 23:11 The Process of Continuous Improvement 31:14 Next Steps in Competitive Bodybuilding 32:33 Optimizing Contest Preparation and Recovery 33:19 Innovative Peaking Strategies for Competitors 38:26 Nutritional Strategies on Show Day 43:21 Fine-Tuning Physique for Competition 53:47 Coaching Philosophy and Future Aspirations 55:30 The Role of AI in Coaching Sponsor: https://onelink.to/mfrevivestronger More from Brandon: https://www.instagram.com/brandonkempter/ https://bkconditioning.com/register/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 __________________________________________________________________ Epic Workout Clothing (use code STRONGER): • US: https://www.raskolapparel.com • Europe: https://raskolapparel.eu/ • Canada: https://raskolapparel.ca/ __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://www.massmember.com/a/2147994108/MxeV4T3M JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/offers/ab2q2QSo/checkout Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://getdpd.com/cart/hoplink/25469?referrer=1uk0lvv6e1rqv __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices