E61 - How To Plan Gaining & Cutting Phases In Strength Sports

In strength sports, there is a lot of short-term thinking, mostly in regards to the 8-12 weeks before a competition. But what happens the rest of the time that isn't comp prep? How do you plan for long-term body composition changes?

(0:00) - Introduction

(0.36) - The Importance of Long Term Planning & Common Pitfalls 

(4:00) - Balancing Bulking, Cutting, and Maintenance with Competition Prep

(8:42) - Approach for Strength Athletes

(13:15) - Pre-Competition Strategy

(14:38) - Utilizing DEXA Scans

(18:08) - Transitioning From a Deficit to a Surplus

(20:42) - Conclusion & Outro

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