This week I talk to Chris Barakat, we dig into his life since bringing a child into the world and how that’s impacted his bodybuilding. Before diving into his experience at WNBF Worlds and a general discussion surrounding his preference how higher protein diets. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 01:37 Becoming a father and the impact on the business and bodybuilding 06:40 What does training look like now? 09:41 Is it Possible to hit the genetic ceiling? 12:03 Goals & expectations as a natty pro 24:56 WNBF 2023 worlds recap 31:32 Strength & weaknesses of competitors 38:16 Digging deeper vs. digging smarter 44:20 Feelings of classic bb in natural bodybuilding 48:26 High protein intake experiment 51:25 Min. vs. high protein intake 55:30 Is leucine threshold actually important? 01:00:49 Any time to reduce protein? 01:07:16 Optimal protein feeding 01:14:03 Concluding thoughts https://www.instagram.com/christopher.barakat/ https://www.schoolofgainz.com/ Thanks, please comment, like and subscribe! COACHING: https://revivestronger.com/online-coaching/ WEBSITE: https://www.revivestronger.com/ MINI CUT MOVEMENT: https://revivestronger.com/mini-cut-movement/ DISCORD SERVER: https://discord.gg/WtDsYWAAgT MEMBERSITE: https://revivestronger.com/team-revive-stronger/ SHOP: https://www.revivestronger.com/shop FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/revivestronger INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/revivestronger NEWSLETTER: https://bit.ly/2rRONG5 __________________________________________________________________ Supplements: https://cnpprofessional.co.uk - STEVE15 for 15% off __________________________________________________________________ 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 JPS Mentorship • https://jpseducation.mykajabi.com/a/13324/esJ8AZwy Muscle & Strength Pyramids • https://goo.gl/S8s6tG __________________________________________________________________ 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

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