
The Optimal Protein Podcast
The Science of Body Recomposition: How to Lose Fat & Build Muscle with Dr. Brad Schoenfeld
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10 Aug 2026 Β· 59 min
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Today I'm joined by Dr. Brad Schoenfeld, one of the world's leading researchers in muscle hypertrophy and resistance training, to break down the latest science on body recomposition, protein intake, fat loss and training. The PSMF Library is officially live π π Check it out here + get 20% off with code VANESSA Can you actually build muscle while losing fat β even if you're already resistance trained? We discuss whether aggressive calorie deficits make it harder to preserve lean mass, why higher