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Welcome to another exciting episode of the Nutrition and Life Podcast! Our guest today is Brandon DaCruz, a renowned online nutrition and physique coach, certified nutritionist, fitness model, and NPC competitor. In this episode, Brandon breaks down his expert approach to achieving a lean muscular physique through sustainable muscle gain and fat loss phases. He dives into the science of building muscle, emphasizing long-term commitment and strategic planning with a 4-to-1 ratio of muscle-building phases to fat loss phases. We'll explore effective training techniques, such as increasing side delts volume and frequency, and the importance of maintaining metabolic rate with a high energy flux lifestyle. Brandon also shares his insights on dietary strategies, the benefits of whole foods, protein intake, and the pros and cons of prolonged dieting. Get re ...
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