006 - Peaking For Powerlifting Vs. Bodybuilding With Merat Tafreshi

On todays show I am excited to introduce Merat Tafreshi; Studied Nutrition & Sports Science at St.Marys University, Nutrition & Strength Coach for Tenacity Fitness, he holds the all time UK Cross-fed raw with wraps squat, won two British titles and two world titles and recently competed in Bodybuilding for the first time. Topics we covered: - How Merat started off lifting with a Bodybuilder, who told him to train for Powerlifting. -How a recent injury lead to an interest in Bodybuilding, to satisfy his need for competition. - Which is harder Powerlifting or Bodybuilding? - The Importance of having a base of Muscle for both Powerlifting & Bodybuilding. - Difference in length between a Powerlifting prep and Bodybuilding pre. - Cardio differences between Powerlifting & Bodybuilding. - Merat's Peak week. - Eating for performance vs. eating for a look. - Lifestyle differences, bodybuilding and how it can take over. - Nutritional lessons from Bodybuilding that can be used for Powerlifting. - Differences in Periodisation for Bodybuilding and Powerlifting. - Next steps for Merat's training. Thank you Merat it was a pleasure. ~ More from Merat: https://www.facebook.com/merat.tafreshi.7 ~ COACHING: www.revivestronger.com/online-person-training/ WEBSITE: www.revivestronger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices