In Episode 38 of the Self-Selecting Podcast, I sit down with Liv Labrada, a retired figure professional bodybuilder, to discuss her journey through bodybuilding, transitioning to a new phase of training, and focusing on building glutes. Liv shares her insights on effective training, PED use, and how to optimize nutrition and recovery for maximum muscle growth. This episode is packed with practical advice on training intensity, mindset, and the nuances of building muscle as a female athlete.

Timestamps:

- [00:00] - Introduction to Liv Roth, her bodybuilding background, and why she's no longer competing in figure

- [05:30] - Why Liv shifted her focus to glute growth and maintaining a more balanced physique

- [07:50] - The influence of PEDs in bodybuilding and Liv’s approach to using them conservatively

- [12:20] - Challenges women face in building muscle without relying too heavily on PEDs

- [17:00] - How PED use has sped up muscle growth in competitive divisions, and the pressure it creates

- [20:10] - The value of taking time to build muscle naturally before adding PEDs into the equation

- [22:50] - Liv’s advice on off-season training: Taking the time needed for real growth

- [25:00] - Why Liv avoids promising quick results: The importance of being realistic about growth phases

- [28:30] - Managing client expectations and how long it realistically takes to see results

- [31:00] - Corey and Liv discuss their personal experiences with bulking and cutting phases

- [34:20] - The difference between muscle growth for figure competitors versus bikini or wellness competitors

- [37:30] - Liv's current training regimen: Focusing on glutes and maintaining a balanced physique

- [40:50] - Why recovery is just as important as training when aiming for muscle growth

- [44:20] - The importance of listening to your body and adjusting nutrition based on training intensity

- [47:00] - How Liv intuitively approaches her diet, focusing on protein intake and training performance

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