262: Chris Barakat - How to Master your Contest Prep

This week I talk with Chris Barakat. We delve into his competitive season and what are some of the strategies he will use to get into the best shape of his life whilst balancing life’s duties. A fantastic chat you’re not going to want to miss. Timestamps: (00:00) Why you want to step on stage (04:48) Mental growth of prep (10:02) Getting a pro card overrated? (11:24) Current stats (13:56) Length of prep (17:53) Aligning private life with contest prep (25:04) More is better? Hardcore mentality (28:20) Food sources & habits (33:56) Appetite and meal frequency (41:47) Refeeds/Diet breaks (47:06) Nutrient timing (49:39) Different approach this contest prep (53:19) Pre-/Intraworkout nutrition (55:06) Supplements https://www.instagram.com/christopher.barakat/ https://schoolofgainz.com/ https://competitivebreed.com/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyzaanCd5q0 __________________________________________________________________ If you want to support us via a donation, that's highly appreciated! Patreon • https://www.patreon.com/revivestronger Don't like Patreon, go to Paypal! • https://bit.ly/2XZloJ4 __________________________________________________________________ Our Ebooks! Ultimate Guide To Contest Prep Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-ultimate-guide-to-contest-prep/ Primer Phase Ebook: • https://revivestronger.com/product/the-primer-phase/ __________________________________________________________________ Stay up to date with the latest research and educate yourself! MASS (Research Review): • https://goo.gl/c7FSJD RP+ Membership: • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy __________________________________________________________________ Books we recommend! Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG RP Books • http://bit.ly/2vREaH0 RP + Members site • https://ob262.isrefer.com/go/plus/Steve90/ For more • http://revivestronger.com/library/ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ When you're interested in online coaching, please go visit our website and follow the application form: https://www.revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices