In this episode, Steve Hall interviews Brandon Kempter, a renowned natural bodybuilding coach and competitor, about his journey back to the stage after a five-year hiatus. They discuss the mental shifts Brandon has made to reduce stress during contest prep, the importance of coaching and support, and how to manage expectations and pressure. Brandon shares insights on identifying weaknesses during the off-season, the role of refeeds in contest prep, and his philosophy on flexible rigidity in nutrition. They also delve into intra-workout nutrition strategies and the case for deadlifting in bodybuilding, emphasizing the adaptability of the human body and the importance of training hard.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

02:15 Brandon's Comeback Journey

08:04 Mental Approach to Bodybuilding

14:03 Focus on Weaknesses and Improvements

20:48 Goals for the Upcoming Season

27:38 Flexible Rigidity in Nutrition and Training

33:56 Embracing Flexibility in Nutrition

34:48 The Role of Refeeds in Bodybuilding

36:11 Managing Diet Fatigue and Performance

39:43 The Science Behind Glycogen and Muscle Retention

40:51 Strategic Timing of Refeeds

43:16 Food Choices and Psychological Factors in Dieting

46:58 Modulating Food Palatability During Prep

49:08 Intra-Workout Carbohydrates: A Controversial Tool

55:57 The Importance of Deadlifts in Off-Season Training

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