Grant Tinsley

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Grant Tinsley, an Associate Professor at Texas Tech University and a body composition expert, discusses the impact of tirzepatide, a leading weight loss medication, on muscle loss. He clarifies the differences between fat-free mass, lean mass, and muscle, emphasizing the importance of precise language in the field. Tinsley also examines how DEXA scans can motivate weight training, strategies to preserve muscle while using tirzepatide, and the need for a holistic approach to muscle growth through nutrition and exercise.

Dr. Grant Tinsley, researcher in body composition and leader of the Texas Tech University body composition lab, joins Iron Culture to discuss the nuances of body composition testing. Topics include bioelectrical impedance for physique sport peaking, DEXA and the six-compartment model, errors in body composition assessment, metabolism measurement and adaptation, and the future of body composition testing.